Biosimilars Canada is a national association representing the biosimilar medicines industry in Canada. We provide leadership in educating Canadian stakeholders about the safety and efficacy of biosimilar medicines, and advocate for policies that support their timely approval, reimbursement, market acceptance and expanded use.
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B.C.’s biosimilar switching policy has had a profound impact on private drug plans in the province, according to TELUS Health claims data for private drug plans.
A new study on the BC experience with biosimilars found that "Well-supported switching to biosimilars, in the form of solid education efforts about biosimilar equivalence, leads to successful clinical outcomes and, importantly, patient acceptance of these agents."
Generics Bulletin report on Quebec becoming the fourth province in Canada to announce a biosimilar switching policy.