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Foundations in Biosimilars and Biologics
Intermediate
Online
16 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| USD 49 | yes | University of Toronto, Toronto |
The Syllabus
- Describe biologic medications, including how they are made and how they are used in clinical practice
- Describe biosimilar biologics, including how they differ from other generic medications and why they are used in clinical practice
- Compare and contrast biologic and biosimilar medications
- Describe Health Canada's approval process for biosimilar biologic use and sale in Canada
- Describe the safety and monitoring activities of biosimilar biologics, including the similarities between originator and biosimilar biologics
- Explain the purpose of and the steps to find a product monograph on biosimilars
- Describe the indications for originator and biosimilar biologics
- Distinguish between interchangeability and switching between originator and biosimilar biologics.
- Understand the significance and use of biosimilars in certain people livin with diseases
- Describe how biosimilar biologics are paid for in Canada
- Describe Patient Support Programs (PSPs) and their role in helping patients coordinate cost and administration of biosiilar biologics
- Describe the administration of biologics and possible changes when a patient is switched to a biosimilar
- Explain how biosimilar use is monitored in Canada with respect to side effects and adverse drug reactions
- Describe common facts about biosimilar biologics to become more familiar with them
- Gain confidence in talking to your healthcare provider and others about biosimilar biologics
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