Biosimilars Basics
New patient webpage o help increase awareness of and understanding of Biosimilars
- Basic definitions: biological medications, biosimilar medications, and other terms to facilitate understanding the relationship between biosimilars and the original (reference) medications they are compared to
- Increase awareness: FDA-approved biosimilar medications are safe and effective medications for treating many illnesses such as chronic skin and bowel diseases, arthritis, kidney conditions, and cancer
- Provide details: How biosimilar medications can benefit patients
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