Illegal marketing of biologics and biosimilars

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Biologic and biosimilar drugs

Biologic drugs:

A biosimilar biologic drug, also known as biosimilar, is:

A biosimilar and its reference biologic drug can be shown to be similar, but not identical, due to their:

Learn more about biosimilars.

Requirements to advertise biologic and biosimilar drugs in Canada

Biologic and biosimilar drugs are strictly regulated in Canada under the:

The Terms of Market Authorization (TMA):

Vaccines are biologic drugs but follow the marketing rules for natural health products and non-prescription drugs.

Promotional claims must not be directly or indirectly inconsistent with the scope of the product monograph.

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What to watch for in biologic drug advertising

Watch for biologic drug advertising that:

What to watch for in biosimilar advertising

An advertisement for a biosimilar is considered misleading and in violation of federal legislation if it claims:

How health care providers can help stop illegal marketing

We need your help to stop the illegal marketing of biologics and biosimilars.

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2019-04-10