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Oncology Biosimilars Resources for Healthcare Providers

Find resources created for healthcare providers by the pan-Canadian Oncology Biosimilars Initiative.

Biosimilars Fact Sheet – What You Need to Know - Find a brief overview of how biosimilars are made and regulated, and how they will affect the healthcare system.

Educational Video: Biologics and Biosimilars - Find a detailed introduction to biologics and biosimilars, including what they are, how they are produced and regulated, and how they may affect your clinical practice.

Educational Video: Biologics & Biosimilars: Extrapolation of Indications - Learn about Health Canada’s definition of extrapolation, their guidance for clinical trials and their rationale for selected biosimilar endpoints.

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Learn about the joint initiative that recognizes the unique considerations for the implementation of oncology biosimilars in Canada.

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Find information for patients about biosimilars, their safety and effectiveness, and how they are different from generic drugs.

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Blog Post

CCO’s President and CEO Michael Sherar wrote about the biosimilars initiative and summit in his December 2018 article, Biosimilars: New opportunities and challenges for Canadian cancer care.

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Biological Therapy & Biosimilars Guidelines

Find evidence-based recommendations for standards of care related to biological therapy and biosimilars for people affected by cancer in Ontario.

View Biological Therapy & Biosimilars Guidelines & Advice

Biologic & Biosimilar Therapy

Biologic therapy is used to treat many diseases, including cancer. Learn about the types of biologic therapy and how to recognize and manage symptoms and side effects from biologic therapy.

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