Biologic drugs are well established treatments for a wide range of disorders, and many of these medicines have become blockbuster products. But currently available biologics still have limitations, ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Bringing a new biologic drug from concept to clinic is a complex journey fraught with technical and regulatory hurdles. For ...

Biologics are complex medications produced through biological processes or from living organisms such as proteins and genes. Biosimilars are what they sound like — similar to, but not the same as, an ...

Well before a human receives the first dose of an experimental drug, it’s evaluated in an animal to test for toxicity. Monkeys are often chosen for their genetic similarities to humans, and safe ...

Lowering the prices of prescription drugs has been high on United States President Donald Trump’s agenda since he took office in January. He has taken a number of steps, including striking deals with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Biosimilars is a biologic medication that is highly similar to an ...

Although biologics are usually given by injection or intravenous infusion, oral formulations might be possible. In general, oral drugs offer many benefits, from simplified distribution to overall cost ...

Patents are essential for driving pharmaceutical innovation, but they can also contribute to high drug prices for prolonged periods by delaying generic and biosimilar competition. One strategy that ...