Ipsos Healthcare Launches Syndicated Multi-Stakeholder Biosimilar Impact Study in Oncology

New York, NY - Ipsos Healthcare has developed a syndicated Multi-Stakeholder Biosimilar Impact Study to illuminate the impact on cancer treatment of `biosimilars' (subsequent versions of innovator biopharmaceuticals created by a different manufacturer following patent expiry). It follows the successful launch of Ipsos' syndicated Biosimilar Impact Study in the autoimmune arena in 2014.

Developed in response to the ongoing launch of oncology biosimilars in US and European markets, the new syndicated study will support pharma and biotechs in their strategic decision-making. It will combine robust patient-level data from the market-leading Global Oncology Monitor with perceptual research among doctors and payers. Subscribers will gain an understanding of both physicians' intent to prescribe the drugs across the relevant oncology indications, and payers' perceptions of biosimilars.

Specifically, the study will enable forecasting of the uptake of biosimilars in each country, topological segmentation of patients based on eligibility, physicians' awareness of different biosimilars/manufacturers and their likelihood to switch, payers' perceptions of biosimilars and anticipated formulary/guideline placement, and more.

Commented Rita Caldeira, Research Director, EU Oncology Monitor,

"Given the ongoing introduction of biosimilars in oncology, it is critical to understand how these products will impact current treatment practices - both for manufacturers of branded biologic products and those developing biosimilar options. The study has already generated valuable insights in the autoimmune market."

Added Mark Scazafave, Head of Americas & European Oncology Monitors,

"Payers will play an important role in the evolution of access to biosimilars. It is therefore essential to understand their perceptions as well as the potential leverage points that exist during the approval process, and how this differs by country."

For more information on this news release, please contact:

(EU) Rita Caldeira Research Director EU Oncology Monitor Ipsos Healthcare +44 20 3059 5356 [email protected]

(US) Mark Scazafave Head of Americas & European Oncology Monitors Ipsos Healthcare (201) 529-5540 [email protected]

Joanna Butcher Syndicated Marketing Director Ipsos Healthcare +44 (0)7818 422117 [email protected]

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About Ipsos Healthcare

Ipsos Healthcare is a global specialised practice focusing on research in the pharmaceutical, bio-tech and medical device markets. It is also a leading provider of global syndicated patient chart studies. Operating in over 40 countries, the team of 500 healthcare market research experts, marketers and client-side brand-builders focuses on delivering outcome-oriented research for its clients. Drawing from a broad range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, Ipsos Healthcare offers custom and syndicated research programmes to evaluate the motivations, experiences, interactions and influences of stakeholders forming the multi-customer markets that increasingly drive business success in the healthcare industry.