Sun Sentinel: Keep doctors informed and patients safe

April 4, 2013

ASBM Advisory Board Member Dr. Bruce Rubin op-ed in the Florida Sun Sentinel: The diagnosis of a chronic, neurological condition like Multiple Sclerosis can be a shock to a patient and his or her family. From my experience as a neurologist, families often have a barrage of questions after receiving this news: Can it be […]

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Indianapolis Business Journal LTE: Biologics misunderstood

April 2, 2013

In “Profits at center of biosimilars debate” [March 18], the author refers to attempted copies of biotech medicines as “generic biotech medicines.” This demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of biosimilars. Biologics are complex molecules that cannot be copied, whereas generics are exact copies of chemical drugs. Failure to understand this distinction results in a failure to […]

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Indianapolis Business Journal LTE: Biologics misunderstood

April 2, 2013

In “Profits at center of biosimilars debate” [March 18], the author refers to attempted copies of biotech medicines as “generic biotech medicines.” This demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of biosimilars. Biologics are complex molecules that cannot be copied, whereas generics are exact copies of chemical drugs. Failure to understand this distinction results in a failure to […]

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ASBM Advisory Board Member Quoted in Inside Health Policy Article

March 15, 2013

On March 14, ASBM Advisory Board Member, Dr. Harry Gewanter was quoted in the Inside Health Policy Article “North Dakota Projects Lost Savings With Biosimilar Bill; Cost Debate Heats Up.” The article says: “Harry Gewanter, a pediatric rheumatologist and Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines board member, rebutted arguments from the sponsor of the Virginia bill, […]

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ASBM Advisory Board Member Quoted in Inside Health Policy Article

March 15, 2013

On March 14, ASBM Advisory Board Member, Dr. Harry Gewanter was quoted in the Inside Health Policy Article “North Dakota Projects Lost Savings With Biosimilar Bill; Cost Debate Heats Up.” The article says: “Harry Gewanter, a pediatric rheumatologist and Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines board member, rebutted arguments from the sponsor of the Virginia bill, […]

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Dr. Dolinar Presentation at Biosimilar Insulins Impact on Clinical Practice Meeting

March 15, 2013

On March 14, Dr. Dolinar gave a presentation on a “Clinicians’ Perspective on Biosimilars” at the Biosimilar Insulins Impact on Clinical Practice Publications Roundtable Meetings in Dallas. View his presentation here.

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BNA: Branded, Generic Drugmakers Spar Over State Biosimilars Legislation

March 12, 2013

ASBM Executive Director Michael Reilly was quoted in a BNA article on biosimilar state legislation. Reproduced with permission from Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report,11 PLIR 286 (March 1, 2013). Copyright 2013 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> (BNA) — Will State Laws Thwart Use of Biosimilars? Major Development: Several states are considering […]

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BNA: Branded, Generic Drugmakers Spar Over State Biosimilars Legislation

March 12, 2013

ASBM Executive Director Michael Reilly was quoted in a BNA article on biosimilar state legislation. Reproduced with permission from Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report,11 PLIR 286 (March 1, 2013). Copyright 2013 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> (BNA) — Will State Laws Thwart Use of Biosimilars? Major Development: Several states are considering […]

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ASBM Chairman: Patient Safety Key to Creating Global Biosimilar Standards

March 7, 2013

WASHINGTON – Dr. Richard Dolinar, chairman of the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) presented on March 5, 2013 at the Center for Business Intelligence 8th Annual Biosimilars Summit in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dolinar’s presentation, “Assessing Global Standards for Biologic Medicines” stressed the need for a global regulatory environment for biosimilars that places patient safety […]

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Dr. Dolinar Presents at CBI Conference

March 7, 2013

Dr. Richard Dolinar presented at the Center for Business Intelligence 8th Annual Biosimilars Summit in Washington, D.C. on March 5. Dr. Dolinar’s presentation, “Assessing Global Standards for Biologic Medicines” stressed the need for a global regulatory environment that ensures patient safety, especially in regards to approval processes, biosimilar naming and substitution.  

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