Amgen Urges Adoption Of Balanced Policies For Biosimilars

Chad Pettit Discusses Amgen’s Unique Perspective On Biosimilars

A balanced policy environment that can support biosimilar competition is needed to allow the drugs to flourish in the US, says Amgen’s executive director of marketing and global biosimilars commercial lead Chad Pettit.  

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Balance is key when talking about biosimilar policies • Source: Shutterstock

In the world of small-molecule generics, firms that move from developing off-patent medicines towards focusing on innovative drugs are sometimes described as “poacher turned gamekeeper,” reflecting the change in mindset that comes when moving from a position of targeting brands to defending them.

In the biologics arena, however, Amgen has done the opposite, with the originator branching out into the world of...

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