Alberta Is Second Canadian Province To Switch To Biosimilars
Follows British Columbia Switching Program That Began This Year
Executive Summary
Alberta has become the second Canadian province to announce a biosimilar switching program, following the example set by British Columbia earlier this year. The move has been welcomed by Biosimilars Canada but criticized by originator-backed body Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.
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