Information on biosimilar medicines
This factsheet provides consumers and carers with information on biosimilar medicines.
A science success story
A biosimilar medicine is a highly similar version of an original brand of a biological medicine, which enters the market following the patent expiry of the original brand. Watch the video above to learn more.
Essential information on biosimilar medicines
This document provides consumers and carers with the essentials on biosimilar medicines.
Australia has a strong regulatory system for all medicines
Australia has a strong regulatory system that ensures the safety, effectiveness and quality of all medicines, including biological medicines.
Biosimilar medicines are used to treat the same diseases in the same way
A biosimilar medicine is a highly similar version of an original brand of a biological medicine, brought to market by a different manufacturer once the patent on the original brand expires.