Most biologics or biological products fit the FDA definition of a drug and may be called biological drugs. They are medical products made from living organisms or derived from natural sources which may be animal, human or micro organismal. They can be composed of sugars, proteins or nucleic ...
A biosimilar is not considered a “generic” in the same way that a traditional, small molecule drug (for example: ibuprofen or acetaminophen) is determined to be a generic. Biosimilars are "similar" because they are biologics that do not have to be exact copies of the active ingredient, as...
We explain the difference between biologics and biosimilars and showcase Teva’s innovative work in this space
Are small molecules or biologics the drugs of the future? Small-molecule drugs have historically been the pillars of traditional medicine. However, recently, we seem to be amidst a scientific revolution with the rise of many FDA-approved biologic drugs. This opinion article looks at the current ...
An interchangeable product is a biological product that meets all the requirements for a biosimilar product, but also meets additional requirements outlined by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act. A manufacturer developing an interchangeable product will need to demonstrate that its product ...
Although no one treatment is right for everyone, some patients are prescribed biologics for their psoriasis. Learn more about this type of treatment here.
Side Effects of Biologics Biologics generally have similar side effects. The most common are pain and rash where you got the shot. But they affect only a small number of people who take these drugs. Biologics can cause allergic reactions. Because some go directly into a vein, you'll get th...
resulting in many clinical trials of biologics failing to meet clinical endpoints. In addition, due to the special nature of biologics, side effects such as serious infections are difficult to avoid during treatment, which is one of the main reasons for the failure of many clinical trials, and...
Emerging trends, such as combination therapies, are also gaining momentum. These treatments pair small molecule drugs with other therapies to target multiple disease pathways simultaneously. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which combine the specificity of biologics with the potency of small molecule cyto...
Bisphosphonate drugs are a class of medications that help prevent bone loss in osteoporosis and other conditions that can weaken the skeleton.