A regimen of docetaxel and cisplatin offers better survival and response rates than a combination of vinorelbine and cisplatin in the treatment of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, according to a phase 3 study published in the online version of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. In addition, the findings demonstrated that docetaxel is as effective as vinorelbine/cisplatin when combined with another platinum, carboplatin.
Employers Face Barriers With Adopting Biosimilars
March 1st 2022Despite the promise of savings billions of dollars in the United States, adoption of biosimilars has been slow. A roundtable discussion among employers highlighted some of the barriers, including formulary design and drug pricing and rebates.