Name
Pharmacy Track: Biosimilar Drug Landscape
Date & Time
Monday, April 16, 2018, 1:40 PM - 2:15 PM
Location Name
National Ballroom D
Speakers
Description
Biologics have revolutionized the way we manage and treat patients with conditions including cancer, rheumatic, neurologic and gastrointestinal diseases. Biosimilars are biologic agents that are designed to mimic the properties of branded biologics (known as reference products). Biosimilars have potential to produce significant health care cost savings in the United States and improve patient access to treatment options. This session will provide pharmacists an approach to developing use strategies to incorporate biosimilars into daily practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the benefits that biosimilars may provide to patients, payers and providers.
2. Evaluate clinical practice implications for pharmacists surrounding biosimilar use with a focus on agents used in gastrointestinal and rheumatic diseases.
1. Explain the benefits that biosimilars may provide to patients, payers and providers.
2. Evaluate clinical practice implications for pharmacists surrounding biosimilar use with a focus on agents used in gastrointestinal and rheumatic diseases.
3. Recognize core knowledge and skillset needed to prepare pharmacists to incorporate biosimilar use routinely into clinical practice.