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Amphastar Announces Approval for Glucagon for Injection Kit, 1mg

The Pharma Data

Amphastar’s newly approved synthetic peptide product was determined by the FDA to be bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Eli Lilly’s Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, which has a recombinant DNA (rDNA)-origin. billion, three biosimilar products in development targeting products with a market size of approximately $13.0

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Biosimilars vs. Interchangeable Biological Products: FDA Fact Check

XTalks

As biologics have the reputation of being expensive due to their complex nature and production, biosimilars have the ability to improve market access to patients and payors who would otherwise be unable to afford these drugs. To date, the FDA has approved 29 biosimilars, 19 of which are currently being marketed.