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A review on biosimilars – A wheel of fortune for Indian pharma industries

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, Global Research Online.

Source : International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, vol. 41, pp. 52-57, 2016.

Url : https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85002441916&partnerID=40&md5=170175db77687d2d598ed3f01eff4824

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Pharmacy

Department : Pharmacy Practice

Year : 2016

Abstract : A bio similar is an organic product that is endorsed in view of a demonstrating that it is exceptionally like a FDA-approved natural product. They are practically identical to generics as in they are endorsed substitutes for particular bio-built treatments, or biologics. Thus, biosimilars are “comparable yet not the same” or at the end of the day biosimilars are “the twin yet not the clone” to the first biologic pioneer item. The troubles/barriers with bio similar are that, the two bio similar have a different beginning, have identical therapeutic effect, may additionally have different side-effects and for this reason require thorough testing. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) turned into the principal administrative office to affirm a bio similar. The Indian generics in industry got its first massive break in 1984, when the US surpassed what is referred to as Hatch-Waxman act. Biosimilars marketplace in India presently includes eight biosimilars. India has effectively ventured out to tap the rising open door in the biosimilars’ space. Main aim of bio similar offers guaranteed increase in patient access to the biological therapy and health care cost. In India bio similar has engrossed large investments in the areas of research, clinical trials and manufacturing. © 2016, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research,

Cite this Research Publication : S. Krishnan, Mathew, A. S., and Anila K. N., “A review on biosimilars - A wheel of fortune for Indian pharma industries”, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, vol. 41, pp. 52-57, 2016.

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