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Good governance when implementing tocilizumab biosimilar
1 August 2025Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.
Understanding biological and biosimilar medicines
1 August 2025Biosimilar medicines are a type of biological medicine that offer the NHS opportunities to deliver better value for certain conditions
Preparing to use tocilizumab biosimilar
1 August 2025Introducing biosimilar tocilizumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.
Preparing to use ustekinumab biosimilar
29 July 2025Introducing biosimilar ustekinumab needs planning. Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure familiarity with the area and develop an implementation plan.
Good governance when implementing ustekinumab biosimilar
29 July 2025Governance should consider processes for approval, procurement and supply, prescribing and administration, monitoring, and pharmacovigilance.
The licence and supporting evidence for ustekinumab biosimilars
29 July 2025Ustekinumab biosimilars (Pyzchiva, Steqeyma, Uzpruvo, Wezenla) are licensed. Learn about indications, formulations, supporting evidence and differences.
Understanding data exclusivity and market protection
11 July 2025Data exclusivity and market protection periods prevent generic or biosimilar competition for at least 10 years after the originator medicine is licensed.
Understanding patents
11 July 2025Patents allow the inventor a finite period of monopoly in exchange for publicising the idea. We explain how they work with respect to medicines.
National Homecare Medicines Committee regional contacts
12 May 2025Contact details of the homecare regional specialists within the UK who sit on the National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC).
Lists of new product launches
24 March 2025Annual lists of new products and formulations that have launched, and had licence changes approved. Usually published each February.