Biosimilars: US FDA Developing Guidance For First Interchangeable Exclusivity
Executive Summary
The first biosimilar with interchangeability status compared to its reference will be entitled to one year of exclusivity, a largely overlooked advantage in the early days of the US biosimilar market.
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