AAM Voices of Access 2022
Tens of millions of Americans entrust their health to generics and biosimilars. This publication introduces you to some of them.
Biosimilars Council — Leading on Biosimilars for America's Patients
The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Association for Accessible Medicines, works to increase patient access to lifesaving, affordable biosimilar medicines. Leveraging our deep relationships on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies like FDA and CMS, and in the states, we strive to create a positive regulatory, reimbursement, political and policy environment to assure biosimilars thrive, providing billions in savings to patients and the health care system. Our members include biosimilar manufacturers and stakeholders working to promote biosimilar products in the U.S. market.
State of the Union: Generic and Biosimilar Savings for States and Taxpayers
According to the latest U.S. Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report, Americans who took generics and biosimilars saved $338 billion in health care costs in 2020 and nearly $2.4 trillion in the last decade. These medicines provide budgetary relief throughout the U.S. health care system, and taxpayers in all 50 states benefit from the savings generated for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. On average, states saved $6.6 billion from the use of generics and biosimilars in 2020.
Cancer Patients Save $16 Billion Per Year with Generics and Biosimilars
Generics and biosimilars saved patients with cancer $16.0 billion in 2020, and savings for the past 10 years total $106.5 billion. An estimated 1.8 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, and more than 600,000 people die annually from the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Patients rely on biosimilar medications to treat breast, stomach and other types of cancers. Biosimilars can also be used to treat side effects of cancer treatments, such as low white blood cell counts, which increase the risk of infections.
BsUFA Reauthorization: A Primer
The Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2010 (BPCIA) created FDA’s biosimilar approval pathway. The first biosimilar was approved in 2015. As of January 2022, there are more than 30 FDA-approved biosimilars with dozens more in the queue. The Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA) is a law authorizing FDA to assess and collect fees from drug manufacturers that submit BLAs for FDA’s review and approval.
The Evidence Is Clear: Biosimilar Competition Will Achieve More Savings for Patients Than Build Back Better’s Negotiations
The biosimilars industry is proving that market competition works to drive down drug costs and increase patient access to medicines. According to recent data from IQVIA, savings from biosimilars increased over 800% from 2018 to 2020, from under $900M in 2018 to $7.9B in 20201. These savings are projected to reach over $30B annually by 2022, and collectively will save the U.S. health care system $133B from 2021 to 20252.
2021 Report
View the latest data in the 2022 U.S. Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report
U.S. Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report
Generics and biosimilar medicines deliver more savings every year.
Biosimilars Council Encourages Stakeholders, Advocates to Join #GlobalBiosimilarsWeek
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 1, 2021) – AAM’s Biosimilars Council, in accordance with the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA), invites all biosimilars advocates and stakeholders to take part in the second annual Global Biosimilars Week on November 1st–5th.
Five Breast Cancer Facts
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Researchers today have a better understanding of breast cancer than ever before, and there are more and better treatments available, but the need remains significant for competitive alternatives in cancer medications.
Christine Simmon Named Executive Vice President, Policy and Strategic Alliances for the Association for Accessible Medicines
Veteran Association Leader Brings Wealth of Generic and Biosimilars Industry Expertise to Key Strategic Advisory Role