BSC 2018 - 12th Biosimilars Congregation 2018

The biosimilar impact is coming - The coming wave of biosimilars, which are essentially generic versions of expensive biologic drugs, are about to take a chunk of sales away from big pharmaceutical companies. The development of the Biosimilars market is growing exponentially with the industry forecast to be worth $25 billion by 2020. To date, EMA has approved 38 biosimilars. Three biosimilar approvals have been withdrawn, this leaves a total of 35 biosimilars approved for use in Europe.
The Biosimilars market is going to heat up considerably over the next three years. Biosimilar versions of a number of major biologic drugs used in the treatment of cancers and rheumatic diseases are expected to complete their development and potentially come on to the market. In order to ensure the sustainability of public healthcare systems, in the context of ageing populations and the growing number of diagnosed chronic diseases, it will be essential to harness the potential of Biosimilars to deliver savings, so that greater numbers of patients can be treated with these medicines.
Our 12th Biosimilars Congregation 2018 will provide insight into the current state of play in the EU and stimulate debate, in a multi-stakeholder setting, on the vital role of biosimilar medicines in the sustainability of healthcare systems. Beyond a comprehensive outlook of key European market access policies, our speakers will outline the key recent developments in regulatory science and regulatory policy in the EU and other international jurisdictions. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening the link between regulators and medical communities as an essential basis for greater understanding and acceptance of biosimilar medicines. This Biosimilars conference will focus on multiple aspects of Biosimilar product development to successfully deliver safe, Biosimilar products to the market place. By attending this conference, you will gain a comprehensive outlook on the key issues surrounding Biosimilars. This event will provide an important platform for Biosimilars stakeholders to discuss and share best practices in furthering Biosimilars development.
It gives me great pleasure in welcoming all of you to the Virtue Insight’s 12th Biosimilars and Congregation 2018.