The biosimilar approval pathway requires the manufacturer to demonstrate similarity
with the reference product for quality, safety and efficacy. Specifically, the biosimilar
must demonstrate that it has no significant clinically meaningful differences to the
reference product (1,2,3).
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References: 1. Markus et al. Developing the Totality of Evidence for Biosimilars: Regulatory Considerations and Building Confidence for the Healthcare Community. 2017. BioDrugs. 175-B-2; 176-B-3 2. United States Food and Drug Administration. Scientific Considerations in Demonstrating Biosimilarity to a Reference Product. 2015. 3. European Medicines Agency. Guideline on Similar Biological Medicinal Products Containing Biotechnology-Derived Proteins as Active Substance: Non-Clinical and Clinical Issues. 2014.