How Do Hospital Pharmacists Approach Substitution of Nanomedicines? Insights from a Qualitative Pilot Study and a Quantitative Market Research Analysis in Five European Countries
Abstract:We conducted research to assess hospital pharmacists’ familiarity with/interpretation of data requirements for the different regulatory approval frameworks and the impact of this on their approach to substitution in the formulary. The online questionnaire included a small molecule (acetylsalicylic acid—follow-ons approved via the generic pathway), two biologic drugs (insulin glargine and etanercept—follow-ons approved via the biosimilar pathway), a non-biologic complex drug (NBCD; glatiramer acetate—follow-ons… Show more
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