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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 2: Regulatory Pathways and Pharmacometric Analysis

Camargo

A biologics license application (BLA) is required for biological products subject to licensure under the PHS Act, and FDA approval to market a biologic is granted by issuance of a biologics license. One common characteristic for most if not all biologics is the triggering of an immune response or anti-drug antibodies.

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

They include proteins, monoclonal antibodies and vaccines that are considered to be “ highly similar ” to biological products that have already been approved by the FDA. To date, the FDA has approved 29 biosimilars, 19 of which are currently being marketed. What is a Biosimilar?

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Novartis announces NEJM publication of Phase III ASCLEPIOS trials demonstrating superior efficacy of ofatumumab in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis

The Pharma Data

In February, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted the company’s Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) and Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), respectively, for ofatumumab for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults. 10% of patients 1.

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