Despite the incorporation of trastuzumab biosimilars (to treat HER2-positive breast cancer) in clinical practice guidelines, gaps remain such as patient and clinician education. We hosted a webinar comprised of a panel of biosimilars experts, oncologists, pharmacist, infusion nurse, and a patient advocate. The outcomes of the webinar include audience responses to pre- and post-webinar questionnaires, educational benefits, real-time opportunities to ask questions, and a recording. Education needs to be tailored to the needs of both, patients and clinicians.
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Antib Ther
October 2024
Product Development, Catalent Pharma Solutions, 14 School House Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, United States.
Background: Formulation screening is essential to experimentally balance stability and viscosity in high-concentration mAb formulations. We developed a high-throughput approach with automated sample preparation and analytical workflows to enable the integrated assessment of excipient compatibility and viscosity of mAb formulations.
Methods: Ninety-six formulations of a trastuzumab biosimilar were screened by combining 8 types of excipient modifiers with 4 types of buffers across a pH range of 4.
ESMO Open
November 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul; Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul. Electronic address:
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
November 2024
Department of Public Health, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil.
Background: Biosimilars are products containing an approved biological medicine. They are similar, but not identical, to an originator medicine. In cancer, biosimilars have been developed from the monoclonal antibodies, bevacizumab, rituximab, and trastuzumab.
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November 2024
Global Health Research Center, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
Background: Trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody for breast cancer, faces global accessibility challenges, primarily due to high costs. This study examines how changes in medical insurance policies and price adjustments influence Trastuzumab utilization in China, focusing on implementation challenges and their impact on drug accessibility and affordability.
Methods: This retrospective study investigated Trastuzumab utilization among HER2-positive breast cancer patients at a tertiary hospital from May 2013 to December 2022 in JX, a prefecture-level city in eastern China.
PLoS One
November 2024
Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Background: Biosimilars have the potential to save a significant amount of money in cancer treatment costs. However, barriers exist in the adoption of biosimilar products. Japan introduced a new health policy in 2022 to promote the use of biosimilars in oncology by offering financial incentives to eligible hospitals.
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