Biosimilars vs. Biologics: The Science Every Indian Pharma Team Must Understand
Biologics: A New Era of Therapeutics Biologics are complex, large-molecule drugs made using living cells. They include monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, and vaccines used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. Unlike small-molecule drugs, biologics require advanced technology and stringent manufacturing controls. Examples like Herceptin (trastuzumab) for HER2-positive breast cancer and Humira (adalimumab) for autoimmune…