Awareness, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Biosimilars Among Specialty Physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Biosimilars Forum conducted a survey through an independent organization from November 20, 2015 to January 4, 2016 in order to assess current levels of awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of biosimilars among US specialty physicians who already prescribe biologics. The survey was intended to provide a baseline level of knowledge about biosimilars and will be repeated in 2-3 years in order to monitor trends over time.

Methods

A 19-question survey was created by the Biosimilars Forum and was administered by an independent third party.

Results

Responses were obtained from 1201 US physicians across specialties that are high prescribers of biologics, including dermatologists, gastroenterologists, hematologist-oncologists, medical oncologists, nephrologis

SUBMITTER: Cohen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5126187 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature