The Role Biologics & Biosimilars Can Play In Healthcare

WHY WE’RE TALKING BIOLOGICS

The following information has been compiled to help patients and their allies understand the role biologics can play in healthcare. When we reached out to our community about this topic, we found gaps in knowledge that needed attention.

In an effort to close those gaps, we have curated information from the most reliable sources on the subject. Our hope is that this information will lead you to have more productive conversations with your healthcare team that will open doors to new avenues of treatment.

What are biologics and biosimilars?
What makes them different from other drugs?
What role can they play in your health?

FREE E-BOOK

How to Make Informed Decisions about Biologic Drugs in Your Treatment Plan

Biosimilars are biologic medicines that are highly similar to the original biologic medicine,sometimes we refer to this as the “name brand.” For the purposes of this e-book, we will refer to them as originator biologics.

e-book authors

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, Ph.D., Principal, SDG AdvoHealth, LLC
Jim Sliney Jr., Director of Patient Outreach, Patients Rising University

Listen to our Podcast Episode about Biosimilars

Podcast hosts Terry Wilcox and Robert “Dr. Bob” Goldberg review what biosimilars are, explore their relationship to drug prices, and discuss the changing role of biosimilars in healthcare and the marketplace.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Price is one the of largest barriers to medical treatment and accessible medicine. As many patients struggle to afford the high price tags at the pharmacy, there might soon be a solution. As more biosimilars enter the commercial market, some experts are claiming that they will actually lead to lower drug costs for patients everywhere. In this episode of the Patients Rising Podcast, we look into the relationship between biosimilars and drug prices, break down what biosimilars are, and how they are changing the healthcare landscape.