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Biosimilars and the Problem with PBMs: Interview with Juliana M. Reed, Executive Director of the Biosimilars Forum
Biosimilars and the Problem with PBMs: Interview with Juliana M. Reed, Executive Director of the Biosimilars Forum
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36 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Uptake of biosimilars is lagging in the US, but why? In this episode, Sarah interviews Juliana M. Reed, Executive Director of the Biosimilars Forum, to find out the real barriers to widespread access to biosimilars, and how these problems could be addressed.Julie discusses the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the incentives that keep them from listing most biosimilars on their formularies. She applauds the recent launch of multiple new biosimilars for the blockbuster biologic Humira and explains why this moment is pivotal for the biosimilars industry and the US healthcare system as a whole. Mentioned during this episode:Interview with Dr. Gillian Woollett, VP, Head of Regulatory Strategy and Policy at Samsung Bioepis – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 110For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social MediaTwitter: @Xtalks Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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