Study: Medicare Advantage Members Are More Likely to Use Biosimilars
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Jan 18, 2024
Biosimilar uptake is higher for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries than their traditional Medicare (TM) counterparts, with MA members up to 2.3 times more likely to be prescribed a biosimilar, according to new research published in JAMA Health Forum. The FDA has approved 45 biosimilars so far, with more approvals expected this year.
Researchers from CMS, the FDA and policy research firm Acumen LLC studied claims and encounter data to calculate market share for 20 biosimilars across seven product categories. Biosimilar uptake was higher for MA members in every category but bevacizumab, the generic name for Genentech’s targeted cancer therapy Avastin. Avastin currently has four biosimilars available, with a fifth approved last month.
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