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Episode 15

Biosimilar's Role in Improving Patient Access

Prescription for Better Access · 43 min

Episode Description

Biosimilars are entering the market at their fastest pace ever. In this episode, we interview a renowned health economist and an expert consultant in biosimilar distribution and patient support to explore the complex landscape of biosimilars, including examining the hurdles and breakthroughs in achieving acceptance by payers and providers and how best to improve patient access and affordability in a market dominated by established brands.

Dr. Jason Shafrin, Senior Managing Director, Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy at FTI Consulting

Marina Allen, SVP, Fingerpaint Market Access, Patient Support & Access Strategy Leader in Pharma-Biotech

Biosimilars

The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009

PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers)

Medicare Advantage

Humira (biosimilars)

340B program

Inflation Reduction Act

Medicare Part D

"brown bagging and white bagging"

Mark Cuban (CostPlusDrugs)

GoodRx

average sales price (ASP)

electronic health record (EHR) system

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