Bio-similars?

73monte

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Posted 1/29/2021 4:37 PM (GMT -7)

My Daughter was given a letter at her infusion center today explaining that due to the pandemic, there may be supply issues upcoming with Remicade. As a result, they would have to resort to using a bio-similar.

Anyone else experience this? Just wondering if it's a concern whether the effectiveness would match up.

straydog

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Posted 1/29/2021 5:20 PM (GMT -7)

Inflectra is the biosimilator to Remicade. When it was approved a lot of insurance company's made patients switch because it is cheaper & works pretty much the same way. Here in the states it's being used a lot. She should do fine if they end up having shipping problems getting it to Canada.

Take care.

clo2014

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Posted 1/29/2021 8:46 PM (GMT -7)

I am in the US. I haven't heard anything about a shortage of Remicade...and I have asked several times. My next infusion isn't for another 4 weeks though.

Perhaps that was just to let you know that in an emergency situation that may happen. Did you talk to her GI about it?

Clo

73monte

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Posted 1/30/2021 5:56 PM (GMT -7)

Thanks for the replies all,

Haven't spoken to her GI as of yet, sort of taking a wait and see. Should have mentioned that we're in Canada.

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