A biosimilar is a medicine that is a very close, but not identical, copy of an original biological medicine.
Biological medicines are used to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, kidney disease and severe psoriasis.
This hub provides links to helpful resources on biological and biosimilar medicines.
About biosimilars
Biosimilars explained
- Understanding biosimilars
NPS MedicineWise consumer information
Other resources
- What are biosimilar medicines?
Department of Health Biosimilar Awareness Initiative - Which biosimilar medicines are available in Australia?
Australian Government Department of Health - Biosimilar medicines: the basics
Department of Health fact sheet - Active ingredient prescribing: all you need to know
NPS MedicineWise consumer information - Active ingredient prescribing – FAQs
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme information
Managing inflammatory conditions
Other resources
- Things to consider when taking a biologic
Arthritis Australia - Biosimilars information: inflammatory arthritis
CreakyJoints Australia - Biosimilars and biologics: what it means for you
Crohn's & Colitis Australia
Interactive educational resources
Interactive educational resources
GBMA Education's hub for consumers and carers features an interactive learning experience to get to grips with understanding biological medicines. Visit the hub to watch videos exploring people's treatment journeys and take a tour into the science of biosimilar medicines.