Understanding Biosimilars: A Patient's Questions Answered

For people living with osteoporosis, making decisions about treatment can

sometimes feel overwhelming. There are different types of medications,

different ways they are given, and new treatment options continue to become

available. One term patients may increasingly hear from their doctors,

pharmacists, or health plans is "biosimilar." But what exactly is a

biosimilar? Is it the same medication? Does it work the same way? Is it as

safe? And what should a patient know if their doctor or insurance company

recommends switching from a biologic medication they are already taking to

a biosimilar? This episode approaches those questions from the patient

perspective. Sally Fullman helps guide the conversation by asking the kinds

of questions patients may have when they encounter biosimilars as part of

their osteoporosis care. Answering those questions is Dr. Naga Yalla, an