Biosimilar Suffix Naming Idea Trips On Dispensing Problem
Executive Summary
American Pharmacists Association tells FDA during biosimilar guidance hearing that using suffixes to create unique names will be problematic. FDA may be leaning toward the unique names, saying published literature indicates adequate safety tracking is not possible without them.
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