Biosimilar Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents in Chronic Kidney Disease

Publication date: July 2019Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, Volume 26, Issue 4Author(s): Hitesh H. Shah, Steven FishbaneAnemia is a well-known complication of advanced CKD and treatment with erythropoietin analogues (epoetin) remains a key component of management. Although biologic agents, including epoetin, play an extremely important role in the treatment of various medical conditions, their cost can be prohibitive. As a result, several biosimilar agents have now been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Biosimilar epoetin has been used in Europe since 2007. In this article, we will review biosimilar development and focus on the first approved biosimilar epoetin in the United States, epoetin alfa-epbx.
Source: Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research