Quebec Reports the Intention on Implementing Shift Towards Biosimilars

 Quebec Reports the Intention on Implementing Shift Towards Biosimilars

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  • Quebec government has stated province intention to shift towards biosimilars and follows the transition policies implemented by British Columbia, Alberta & New Brunswick
  • The expanded use of biosimilars is expected to generate annual savings of $100M for the public drug insurance plan and its insured parties that can be reinvested in healthcare and innovative new drugs
  • Under the policy, the transition from reference biologic to a biosimilar will take place under the supervision of treated physicians by April 12, 2022

Click here to­ read full press release/ article | Ref: Quebac| Image: Quebec