Biologic Drugs

Biologic Drugs May Be Cheaper, But Are They Safe?

John Horton | Posted 05.25.2011

John Horton

Biologics are an exciting new world of medicine. But the EMA's new guidelines should put patient safety first by requiring biosimilars to be held to the same safety and standards as the original drug.

Are Unsafes Drugs An 'Acceptable Risk?' FDA Should Say 'No!'

John Horton | Posted 05.25.2011

John Horton

As a matter of common sense, the FDA's process for biosimilars shouldn't sacrifice patient safety.

House Health Care Bill: A Death Sentence For My Fellow Breast Cancer Survivors

Jane Hamsher | Posted 05.25.2011

Jane Hamsher

Pelosi made a choice about the lifesaving biologic drugs I took when I was in chemotherapy that will cost many fellow breast cancer survivors everything they own, and quite possibly their lives.