Biosimilars in the Treatment of Retinal Disease in the United States

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2023 Jun;54(6):362-366. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20230508-01. Epub 2023 Jan 5.

Abstract

Biosimilars have recently emerged into the vitreoretinal pharmaceutical market. This review defines biosimilars, discusses the approval process, and reviews the benefits, risks, and controversies regarding biosimilars. This review also discusses ranibizumab biosimilars that have recently received United States Food and Drug Administration approval in the United States and discusses anti-vascular endothelial growth factor biosimilars that are in development. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2023;54:362-366.].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals* / therapeutic use
  • Drug Approval / methods
  • Humans
  • Ranibizumab / therapeutic use
  • Retinal Diseases* / drug therapy
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration

Substances

  • Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
  • Ranibizumab