Will Biosimilars Lead To Better Biologics Manufacturing?
Executive Summary
US FDA Commissioner Gottlieb is promising new policies to improve biologics manufacturing as part of agency’s action plan to accelerate biosimilar development. That follows the pattern set 25 years ago with generic drugs and brand manufacturing.
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