Is a biosimilar medicine as safe and effective as the original brand?
Yes. To be available in Australia, all biosimilar medicines are thoroughly tested and must meet the high standards of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This ensures that they meet the same strict standards for quality, safety and effectiveness as the original brand. Any minor differences between the original and the biosimilar medicine have been shown to have no difference for the person who requires the medicine (i.e. no difference in safety or effectiveness).
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