Believing In Biosimilars: Industry Takes Long View on FDA Pathway
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
FDA is open for business on biosimilars as it works out the specifics of the new review pathway. But for companies considering an entry into the space, two big questions still remain: Does a profitable market exist, and how conservative will FDA be on those initial approvals? Executives from across the biopharmaceutical industry weigh in during The RPM Report’s FDA/CMS Summit.
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