ABSTRACT

When a biological drug patent expires, alternative biosimilar products are developed. The development of biosimilar products is complicated and involves numerous considerations and steps. The assessment of biosimilarity and interchangeability is also complicated and difficult. Biosimilar Drug Product Development presents current issues for the development of biosimilars and gives detailed reviews of its various stages and contributing factors as well as relevant regulatory pathways and pre- and post-approval issues.

chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

Scientific Factors in Biosimilar Product Development

chapter 2|68 pages

Analytical Characterization

Structural Assessment of Biosimilarity

chapter 4|41 pages

Characterization of Biosimilar Biologics

The Link between Structure and Functions

chapter 5|23 pages

Manufacturing and Process Control Issues

Quality Development of Biosimilar Medicinal Products

chapter 9|19 pages

Extrapolation of Indications for Biosimilars

Opportunity for Developers and Challenges for Regulators

chapter 15|17 pages

Biosimilars in the EU

Regulatory Guidelines

chapter 16|26 pages

Biosimilars and Biologics

The Prospects for Competition