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The Value of Biosimilar Infliximab in IBD

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 Gastroenterologist, discusses the value of biosimilar Infliximab in IBD.

 Gastroenterologist, discusses the value of biosimilar Infliximab in IBD.

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Dr. Brian Bressler, MD, MPh, FRCPC, Gastroenterologist

Presenter: Dr. Brian Bressler, Gastroenterologist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Gastroenterologist

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The Benefits of Biosimilars in IBD

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1

Rigorous clinical trials have shown that the Infliximab biosimilar is as safe and as effective as the original Infliximab biologic.

2

Biosimilars are required to pass strict Health Canada and FDA regulations on safety and efficacy before entering the market.

3

Another benefit of the Infliximab biosimilar is it's reduced cost to patients and the Canadian health care system.

4

Biosimilar infliximab is only used to treat IBD.

Explanation:

Biosimilar infliximab is used to treat a variety of auto-immune disorders and chronic diseases.

5

The two most common forms of IBD are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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