March 9, 2015
ASBM Commends FDA for Approval, Clear Naming of First Biosimilar For Immediate Release: March 6, 2015 WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines today commended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its approval of the first biosimilar to be available for sale in the U.S. market. Approval of Novartis’ Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz), […]
March 9, 2015
ASBM Commends FDA for Approval, Clear Naming of First Biosimilar For Immediate Release: March 6, 2015 WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines today commended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its approval of the first biosimilar to be available for sale in the U.S. market. Approval of Novartis’ Zarxio (filgrastim-sndz), […]
October 23, 2014
Launches discussion about the future of biosimilars in Italy Results from a survey of 470 European physicians conducted by the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) set the stage for a stakeholder meeting at the Italian Ministry of Health to discuss the future of biosimilars policy in Italy. The October 20th event, titled “Biosimilars in […]
October 17, 2014
Introduces Chairman Gewanter, shows support for BQ proposal Geneva – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) presented at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 59th International Nonproprietary Naming Stakeholders Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. This was the third time ASBM presented to the WHO but the first appearance for ASBM’s new chairman Dr. Harry […]
August 7, 2014
ARLINGTON, VA – Michael Reilly, executive director of the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) today announced pediatric rheumatologist and current ASBM International Advisory Board (IAB) member, Harry L. Gewanter, MD, FAAP, FACR as ASBM’s incoming chairman. In addition, Philip Schneider, MS, FASHP, Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy […]
June 24, 2014
Arlington, VA – Today, Governor Deval Patrick enacted biosimilars legislation updating Massachusetts’s pharmacy law and paving the way for the substitution of biosimilars deemed ‘interchangeable’ by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Governor took such action after swift passage of HB 3724 in both chambers of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. […]
June 24, 2014
Arlington, VA – Today, Governor Deval Patrick enacted biosimilars legislation updating Massachusetts’s pharmacy law and paving the way for the substitution of biosimilars deemed ‘interchangeable’ by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Governor took such action after swift passage of HB 3724 in both chambers of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. […]
March 25, 2014
Arlington, VA – Today, the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) applauds Governor Mike Pence of Indiana in signing legislation to ensure the safe substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “We commend Indiana in taking the lead to make patient safety the priority as life-altering biologics become more […]
November 22, 2013
Dublin, Ireland – The Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines (ASBM) today released the results of a new survey on European physicians’ views on biosimilar naming. ASBM Executive Director Michael Reilly presented the findings at the Drug Information Association (DIA) Biosimilars Workshop in Dublin, Ireland. The key findings showed that nonproprietary names matter to patient safety. […]
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 […]
