Biosimilars, Explained

+ Infographic textSlide 2: Biologics in Brief Biologics are medicines made from living cells. They’re made of large, complex proteins that can target disease in ways other drugs can’t. Because they’re so complex, they cannot be copied exactly. But medicines that work in a similar way — called biosimilars — can be made based on biologics. Slide 3: Understanding Biosimilars Biosimilars are nearly identical copies of biologics. They provide the same benefits, have the same side effects, and are given at the same dosing. A biosimilar is just as safe and effective as the original biologic, which