Position paper
17 Jan 2025
Pharmacy-mediated substitution for biosimilars
Pharmacy-mediated substitution is a framework permitting substitution of medicines at the retail pharmacy without the consent of the prescribing physician. In this paper, IFPMA outlines a set of principles that can guide pharmacy-mediated substitution. While the principles are intended for the awareness of pharmacists, they can also relate to other healthcare providers, regulators, payers, and those involved in formulary and procurement decision-making.
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External study
19 Dec 2024
Global regulatory approaches to post-approval changes in biotherapeutic products
IFPMA worked with Clarivate to study how different countries regulate post-approval changes (PACs) in biotherapeutic products. The research compared PACs guidelines across 21 countries and regions in Latin America (LATAM), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on changes on biotherapeutic products. The findings reveal significant diversity in the level of convergence among countries and with the WHO Reference Guidelines, with a few notable trends.
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Report
9 Dec 2024
#AlwaysInnovating: Pharmaceutical Industry Facts & Figures
This compendium of facts and figures aims to provide a snapshot of the contribution of the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical companies are at the forefront of developing medicines and vaccines that change how we fight and prevent disease and help solve today’s biggest health challenges. In addition to their contribution to healthier societies, pharmaceutical companies also...
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