Like generic medicines, biological medicines that are very similar to another biological medicine (biosimilars) are included in a list drawn up by the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), which specifies the reference biological medicine and the biosimilars belonging to each group. However, substitution in pharmacies is not automatic and is subject to stricter rules than for generics.
In accordance with the legal provisions in force, physicians may decide...
February 27, 2024
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