Biosimilar Confidence And Knowledge Needed In Europe, Say Experts
Executive Summary
European biosimilar market penetration varies widely across the EU member states and disease groups, with different government policies on promotion, purchasing and communication leading to mistrust. The European Commission is looking to boost confidence in biosimilars to support their uptake on a much wider scale across Europe, and to get a bird's eye view of what is driving or hindering the EU market for biosimilars.
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