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Opinion: STAT+: The problem with potential changes to the biosimilar regulatory framework

There is no evidence to suggest that the current regulatory framework inhibits biosimilar uptake.
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Biosimilars are no longer a new and untested class of medicines. Today, they provide critical treatment options across multiple therapeutic areas. have come to market offering the potential to increase patient choice and cost savings. And according to the 2023 analysis from , biosimilars are expected to generate $181 billion in savings for the U.S. health care system over the next five years.

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