Journal
CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
Volume 35, Issue 4, Pages 611-617Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1571296
Keywords
Biologic therapies; biosimilar; rheumatologists; dermatologists; gastroenterologists; physician; attitudes
Funding
- Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
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Objective: This study was designed to understand the level of familiarity of US rheumatologists, gastroenterologists and dermatologists with biosimilar therapies, their experience with non-medical switching (switching medications for reasons unrelated to patient health) of patients between biologics and their attitudes towards switching from a biologic to a biosimilar. Methods: A total of 297 US physicians who currently prescribe biologics for their patients completed a 15-minute online survey. Rheumatologists, dermatologists and gastroenterologists were included. Results: The majority of physicians (84%) did not want stable patients undergoing a non-medical switch to a biosimilar. While 60% of physicians believed non-medical switching to biosimilars may have a positive impact on healthcare system costs, multiple negative impacts were also expected. A majority of physicians anticipated a negative impact on patient mental health (59%), treatment efficacy (57%), patient safety (53%) and physician office management (60%). Conclusions: The majority of physicians had concerns regarding non-medical switching to biosimilars and the impact such switching would have on patient care and physician practice.
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