Definition of biologic
: a biological product (such as a vaccine or blood serum) used in medicine
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Many of the medicines in Part B are high-cost biologic drugs made from living cells.
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The biologic need for salt is about 2 grams per day – that’s less than a half-teaspoon.
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These were designed to protect patients, but are increasingly used to restrict biosimilar makers from gaining access to samples of brand-name biologics needed for biosimilar development.
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The agency is looking for ways to boost price competition for biologics, which are made from natural sources and are among the most expensive drugs on the market.
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The agency is looking for ways to boost price competition for biologics, which are made from natural sources and are among the most expensive drugs on the market.
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Launched in February, the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing aims to standardize training for biologics manufacturing in the United States.
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Prescription drugs for rheumatoid arthritis include powerful biologic medications sold under brand names Humira and Enbrel, which act on the immune system to slow the disease.
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Unlike traditional pills made from chemicals, biologic drugs are proteins made in living cells, which are sometimes administered via infusion or injection at a doctor’s office or hospital.
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First Known Use of biologic
1904
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of biologic
: a biological product (as a globulin, serum, vaccine, antitoxin, or antigen) used in the prevention or treatment of disease
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