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ArticleSaudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society2020

Improving the understanding of originator and biosimilar biologics among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed A Omair, Tariq Alhawassi, Munira Alwaihibi, Ghada Aldrees, Mahmoud Mosli, Wesam M Asser, Maryam A Alharaibi, Atheer T Alotaibi, Doaa A Bintaleb, Najah K Alharbi and 9 more

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Article in Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  6. Perception of Biosimilar Biologics and Non-Medical Prescription Switching among Rheumatologists: A Saudi Society for Rheumatology Initiative.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2022
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19 authors.

Mohammed A OmairRheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tariq AlhawassiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Munira AlwaihibiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ghada AldreesMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud MosliGastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Wesam M AsserMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Maryam A AlharaibiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Atheer T AlotaibiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Doaa A BintalebPharmacy Services, King Saud Medical City, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Najah K AlharbiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed Z AlotaibiMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wajed A AlshammariMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf AlanaziMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ali M AsiriMedication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rana AlmadanySaudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia.
Hanan Al RayesRheumatology Unit, Medicine Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Turki Al-ThunianSaudi Food and Drug Authority, Saudi Arabia.
Moureq AlotaibiCollege of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrazaq Al JazaeriDepartment of Pharmaceutical Care, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The loss of patentability of many originator biologics has led to the rapid introduction of biosimilar agents. The anticipated economic benefit of introducing such agent has been accompanied by vagueness surrounding their biotechnology, approval requirements, positioning in treatment paradigms and potential for adverse events. The Second Symposium on Biologics and Biosimilars "Beyond Clinical Practice" was held on 24th-26th January 2020 aiming at improving the understanding of these new agents in a diverse interactive conference and to guide stakeholders how to introduce biosimilars into clinical practice. The symposium consisted of 4 tracks and 3 workshops. A total of 217 participants attended the meeting. The majority were pharmacists (78.8%) followed by physicians (18.9%) and other healthcare providers (2.3%). The workshops covered the following topics: basics of pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance and patients' perspective toward biosimilar biologics. While, the 4 main tracks included: Introduction to biosimilars, challenges in clinical practice, regulatory and pharmacoeconomic aspects and Challenges in biosimilar pharmacovigilance.

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PMCPMC7783213

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