ASBM Promotes High Approval Standards, Memorable Names at DIA 2016

July 6, 2016

ASBM was an exhibitor during the 52nd Annual meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA) held June 26th-30th in Philadelphia. ASBM members and staff discussed biosimilars policy with attendees, including the need for the FDA to maintain high standards for safety and efficacy when approving biosimilars. More than 65 attendees, including clinical researchers, physicians, pharmacists, […]

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ASBM Presents at Latin American Forum on Biosimilars

July 6, 2016

On June 29th, ASBM Chairman Harry L. Gewanter, MD and ASBM Steering Committee Member Andrew Spiegel, Executive Director of the Global Colon Cancer Association, gave presentations at the 6th Latin American Forum on Biosimilars, held in Brasília, Brazil. The event was also the 7th Brazilian Forum on Biosimilars. The event was attended by more than 500 […]

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ASBM Presents at Latin American Forum on Biosimilars

July 6, 2016

On June 29th, ASBM Chairman Harry L. Gewanter, MD and ASBM Steering Committee Member Andrew Spiegel, Executive Director of the Global Colon Cancer Association, gave presentations at the 6th Latin American Forum on Biosimilars, held in Brasília, Brazil. The event was also the 7th Brazilian Forum on Biosimilars. The event was attended by more than 500 […]

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Lupus and Allied Diseases Association: Affordable access critical for care

June 18, 2016

Biosimilar drugs hold advantages for people like me, just as biologic medicines have for millions living with life-threatening and life-diminishing diseases. Access to appropriate medication can dramatically improve disease outcome and quality of life. As more biosimilars become available, we want to ensure they are safe and affordable. I strongly support S6311 and A8648A, which […]

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Lupus and Allied Diseases Association: Affordable access critical for care

June 18, 2016

Biosimilar drugs hold advantages for people like me, just as biologic medicines have for millions living with life-threatening and life-diminishing diseases. Access to appropriate medication can dramatically improve disease outcome and quality of life. As more biosimilars become available, we want to ensure they are safe and affordable. I strongly support S6311 and A8648A, which […]

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NY pharmacist: Help ensure access to life-changing treatments

June 8, 2016

June 8, 2016 By Joe Bova, M.S., R.Ph. Biologic medicines currently help millions of patients suffering from serious conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. New medicines called biosimilars, which attempt to mimic the therapeutic properties of the original biologics, are becoming available. These will create new treatment options — and cost savings — […]

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ASBM Presents to New York State Pharmacy Society

June 4, 2016

ASBM Presents to New York State Pharmacy Society  On June 3rd, ASBM’s Advisory Board Chair Dr. Philip Schneider, Associate Dean at the University of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, presented to the Pharmacy Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) at a forum held at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Dr. Schneider discussed how biologics […]

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ASBM Presents to New York State Pharmacy Society

June 4, 2016

ASBM Presents to New York State Pharmacy Society  On June 3rd, ASBM’s Advisory Board Chair Dr. Philip Schneider, Associate Dean at the University of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, presented to the Pharmacy Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) at a forum held at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Dr. Schneider discussed how biologics […]

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CMS Biosimilars Rule: Rulemaking Malpractice

May 26, 2016

  by Kenneth Fisher, MD Nephrologist, ASBM Advisory Board Member Biologic medicines are one of the most powerful tools physicians have to treat patients with serious conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, and multiple sclerosis. Copies of these therapies, called biosimilars, are becoming available in the U.S., and offer patients new treatment options, potentially at […]

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ASBM Presents to Nashville Pharmacy Students, Healthcare Practitioners

May 20, 2016

On Wednesday, June 15th, ASBM presented a one-hour educational program entitled “Biosimilars: New Choices, New Challenges” at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Tristar Centennial educates pharmacy students from Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Murray State University, and the University of Tennessee, and the audience was comprised of 20 pharmacy students from these schools as well as nurse-practitioners […]

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