Biosimilars and generics both lower drug costs, but they’re not the same. Biosimilars are complex biologic copies with different approval rules, safety considerations, and cost savings than simple generic chemicals.
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Specialty pharmacies handle high-cost, complex drugs for chronic conditions. Generics and biosimilars offer major cost savings, but bring unique challenges in patient safety, PBM policies, and pharmacy workflows. Here’s what pharmacists need to know.