Wave Of Launches Boosts US Biosimilars Market
Range Of Discounts Seen As Multiple Competitors Face Off
Executive Summary
A flurry of US biosimilar launches over the past few months has opened several molecules to true, multi-source competition, with a range of pricing strategies seen from competitors. However, some brands that already face biosimilar competition elsewhere in the world are still poised to enjoy a significant period of exclusivity in the US, such as AbbVie’s Humira.
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