Biosimilar Substitution Could Rely On Electronic Medical Records
Executive Summary
Pharmacy notification of physicians about substitution of interchangeable biosimilars is floated by a group of brand and generic firms, but opponents of the proposal suggest it is being pushed by companies that plan to use sales forces to market their biosimilars.
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