TY - BOOK AU - Cornes,Paul AU - McBride,Ali TI - Biosimilars in hematology and oncology T2 - Fast facts SN - 9781912776221 (PDF ebook) : PY - 2020/// CY - Abingdon, Oxford PB - Karger KW - Pharmaceutical biotechnology KW - Hematology KW - Oncology KW - Technology, Pharmaceutical KW - Medical Oncology N1 - Also issued in print: 2020; Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - Biologics have revolutionised - and are revolutionising - the treatment of many serious disorders. The evidence acquired from more than 10 years of clinical experience, with more than 50 biosimilar drugs and more than 700 million patient-days' exposure in Europe, shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as originator biologics. Yet concerns persist about biosimilars - particularly in curative cancer treatment, where they are relatively recent therapeutic options. 'Biosimilars in Hematology and Oncology' provides a concise overview of emerging global practice in this fast-moving area together with practical information on adding biosimilars to a formulary and switching patients UR - #gotoholdings ER -