Biologics, biosimilars, and biobetters : an introduction for pharmacists, physicians, and other health practitioners /

"Biologics (and their interchangeable equivalents, biosimilars) and their more efficacious successors (biobetters) are taking up a larger share of the therapeutics drug market compared to small molecule drugs. They are potent, more expensive, and complex in their therapeutic and clinical utilit...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ramzan, Iqbal, 1951- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2021.
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Table of Contents:
  • Innovator Biologics, Biosimilars and Biobetters : Terminology, Nomenclature and Definitions
  • Approved Biologic Medicines and Biosimilars in Major Regulatory Jurisdictions
  • Status of Biologic Drugs in Modern Therapeutics-Targeted Therapies vs Small Molecule Drugs
  • Major Classes of Biotherapeutics
  • Drug Targets for Biologics
  • Pivotal Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysical Concepts of Biologics and Biosimilars
  • Biosimilarity and Interchangeability of Biologic Drugs- General Principles, Biophysical Tests and Clinical Requirements to Demonstrate Biosimilarity
  • Pharmacokinetics of Biologics
  • Pharmacogenomics of Biologics
  • International Regulatory Processes and Policies for Innovator Biologics, Biosimilars and Biobetters
  • Pharmacovigilance of Innovator Biologics and Biosimilars
  • Pharmacoeconomics of Biologic Medicines and Biosimilars / Gregory Reardon
  • New Emerging Biotherapies : Cutting-Edge Research to Experimental Therapies
  • Optimising Use of Biologic Medicines Using a Quality Use of Medicines Approach
  • Knowledge Areas and Competency Standards on Biologic Medicines for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students
  • A Checklist for Pharmacists on Biologics and Biosimilars
  • Tips to Enhance Patient-Centred Discussions.