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Inhaled Biologics vs Biosimilars: Product Redevelopment to Maintain a Competitive Market Advantage

In this article, Ross Errington, Head of Drug Product Development at Recipharm, explores the growth of the biosimilar market and its role in driving the demand for biologic redevelopment, focusing on the move towards inhaled biologics as a solution.

Inhaled Biologics vs Biosimilars: Product Redevelopment to Maintain a Competitive Market Advantage
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Only lasting approximately 20 years, the patents of many biologic blockbusters are nearing expiry in the next decade. As the cost of developing a biologic is around $800 million and the process can take an average of 8-10 years, originator companies are turning to drug product (DP) reformulation to maintain a competitive advantage.

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