On April 16, 2024, the FDA approved Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) for subcutaneous (SC) use as a biosimilar referencing Stelara (ustekinumab). Selarsdi is approved for only two of the indications that Stelara currently has approval for…

Following the lead of drug manufacturer Bohringer Ingelheim (BI), both AstraZeneca and GSK have announced that they will restrict the out-of-pocket (OOP) cost for all their inhaled drugs to $35 or less per month. AstraZeneca’s program, which begins on June 1, 2024, includes…

On February 23, 2024, the FDA approved Alvotech and Teva’s Simlandi (adalimumab-ryvk; formerly AVT02) injection, as an interchangeable biosimilar to high-concentration, citrate-free Humira. The high-concentration formulation accounts for…

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) emphasizes the use of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes who would benefit from weight and glycemic lowering benefits.  As the ADA guidelines have evolved, GLP-1 RA or GIP/GLP-1 RAs have been…

Drug manufacturer, Biogen, has decided to discontinue the manufacturing of Aduhelm™ (aducanumab-avwa) injection and to terminate the clinical trial that was being conducted for its full approval. In June 2021, Aduhelm™ was awarded the FDA’s Accelerated Approval and…