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Biologic and biosimilar: understanding the terms

Background for discussing your prescription with your care team.

The reference medicine

The reference biologic is the already authorized medicine against which a biosimilar is compared. Health Canada evaluates similarity before authorizing the biosimilar.

The name on your prescription

To arrange your visit, provide the exact name on your prescription. Do not change products on your own: discuss any proposed switch with your prescriber or pharmacist.

Coordination at the clinic

The support program and team check which product will be supplied and the appointment arrangements.

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