Biologics, Biosimilars, and Biobetters: An Introduction for Pharmacists, Physicians and Other Health Practitioners

A comprehensive primer and reference, this book provides pharmacists and health practitioners the relevant science and policy concepts behind biologics, biosimilars, and biobetters from a practical and clinical perspective.

•Explains what pharmacists need to discuss the equivalence, efficacy, safety, and risks of biosimilars with physicians, health practitioners, and patients about

•Guides regulators on pragmatic approaches to dealing with these drugs in the context of rapidly evolving scientific and clinical evidence

•Balances scientific information on complex drugs with practical information, such as a checklist for pharmacists