November 6, 2013
On October 26, Dr. Richard Dolinar served as the keynote luncheon speaker at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Legislative Summit on Health in Las Vegas. Dr. Dolinar discussed the science and policy issues surrounding biosimilar provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with state legislators from across the […]
October 28, 2013
The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) executive director, Michael Reilly, was featured in a Globe & Mail video series on biosimilars. Mr. Reilly provides a global perspective on biosimilars, with a focus on why manufacturing matters. Globe & Mail is the national newspaper for Canada and this new online series will provide viewers with […]
October 28, 2013
The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) executive director, Michael Reilly, was featured in a Globe & Mail video series on biosimilars. Mr. Reilly provides a global perspective on biosimilars, with a focus on why manufacturing matters. Globe & Mail is the national newspaper for Canada and this new online series will provide viewers with […]
October 28, 2013
Allow ‘biosimilars’ in Pennsylvania These medications will improve health and cut costs The Pennsylvania Legislature is considering a measure to make sure patients have safe access to an important new class of drugs called “biosimilars.” If the bill passes, Pennsylvania will follow North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Virginia in taking this critical legislative action. “Biosimilars” […]
October 22, 2013
ASBM Presents at WHO Meeting on Naming in Geneva Calls for Distinct Non-Proprietary Names to Ensure Patient Safety Geneva, Switzerland – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) today presented at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 57th Consultation on International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for Pharmaceutical Substances in Geneva, Switzerland. During his presentation, ASBM Chairman, Richard […]
October 22, 2013
ASBM Presents at WHO Meeting on Naming in Geneva Calls for Distinct Non-Proprietary Names to Ensure Patient Safety Geneva, Switzerland – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) today presented at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 57th Consultation on International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for Pharmaceutical Substances in Geneva, Switzerland. During his presentation, ASBM Chairman, Richard […]
September 23, 2013
On September 23rd, in Mexico City, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) hosted a discussion on biosimilars at their Latin American Multi-Stakeholder Seminar. The meeting was attended by patient and interest groups from the region as well as ASBM Executive Director, Michael Reilly, and Global Colon Cancer Association (GCCA) Co-Executive Director, Andy Spiegel. The discussion […]
September 23, 2013
On September 23rd, in Mexico City, the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO) hosted a discussion on biosimilars at their Latin American Multi-Stakeholder Seminar. The meeting was attended by patient and interest groups from the region as well as ASBM Executive Director, Michael Reilly, and Global Colon Cancer Association (GCCA) Co-Executive Director, Andy Spiegel. The discussion […]
September 20, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) chairman, Richard Dolinar M.D., added a physician’s perspective to the ongoing discussion around the naming of biologic medicines, including biosimilars. “Biologics are highly sensitive to the manufacturing process and their environment; slight differences can have unexpected results,” stated Dolinar. “As a physician, patient safety is paramount. […]
September 20, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) chairman, Richard Dolinar M.D., added a physician’s perspective to the ongoing discussion around the naming of biologic medicines, including biosimilars. “Biologics are highly sensitive to the manufacturing process and their environment; slight differences can have unexpected results,” stated Dolinar. “As a physician, patient safety is paramount. […]
