A comprehensive primer and reference, this book provides pharmacists and health practitioners the relevant science and policy concepts behind biologics, biosimilars, and biobetters from a practical and clinical perspective.

• Explains what pharmacists need to discuss the equivalence, efficacy, safety, and risks of biosimilars with physicians, health practitioners, and patients about
• Guides regulators on pragmatic approaches to dealing with these drugs in the context of rapidly evolving scientific and clinical evidence
• Balances scientific information on complex drugs with practical information, such as a checklist for pharmacists

IQBAL RAMZAN is Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of Sydney's School of Pharmacy, having recently stepped down as Dean after 12 years (2006-2017). Professor Ramzan is a recognized expert in drug pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, has published 150 refereed papers, and has provided high level advice to the Australian Government on drug registration. He is an international leader in Pharmacy education and is a Past-President of the Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy and the Council of Pharmacy Schools – Australia and New Zealand. Professor Ramzan is a pharmacist, holds a PhD from The University of Sydney, and has an academic career spanning over 40 years.