Abstract:BackgroundThe prescriptions of biologics are increasing as new indications and drugs are authorised. Since biosimilar drugs were introduced in the pharmaceutical market, they have become an alternative to continuing with the demand at competitive costs.PurposeTo analyse the economic impact from incorporating the biosimilar infliximab in the hospital pharmacotherapeutic guide.Material and methodsRetrospective observational study in a third-level hospital. The study period is September 2016 to May 2017. The data… Show more
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