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BusinessToday
a day ago
- Health
- BusinessToday
National Cancer Malaysia Partners Biocon In Offering Affordable Cancer Care For The Underserved
Biocon Biologics Limited, has partnered with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia to launch a Patient Assistance Program (PAP) in Malaysia aimed at improving access to affordable, high-quality biosimilars for underserved cancer patients in Malaysia. The partnership will see Biocon Biologics providing quality-assured biosimilars from its oncology portfolio, including Trastuzumab, Pegfilgrastim and Bevacizumab, to NCSM, which will manage patient enrolment and medicine supply as part of its healthcare services. This collaboration combines Biocon's expertise in biosimilars with NCSM's community outreach to enhance cancer care accessibility and affordability in Malaysia. The program will start with providing Trastuzumab to cancer patients facing treatment delays due to budget constraints. Ratish Trehan, Head of Commercial – Emerging Markets, Biocon Biologics, said, 'Together, we hope to positively impact thousands of lives and strengthen Malaysia's efforts to deliver inclusive, patient-centric healthcare.' Biocon Biologics aims to build on its previous success in expanding access to diabetes care in Malaysia, having served over 345,000 patients, and is now focusing on oncology through strategic partnerships like this. Related
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Biocon Biologics partners with NCSM to launch Cancer Patient Assistance Program in Malaysia
By Aman Shukla Published on June 24, 2025, 08:56 IST Biocon Biologics Limited, a global biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., has joined hands with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) to launch a new Patient Assistance Program (PAP). This initiative aims to improve access to affordable, high-quality cancer treatments for underserved patients in Malaysia. Through this partnership, Biocon Biologics will supply biosimilar medicines from its oncology portfolio, including Trastuzumab, Pegfilgrastim, and Bevacizumab, to support cancer treatment in the country. The program will be managed by NCSM, which will oversee patient enrollment and the distribution of medicines as part of its broader healthcare services. The initiative will begin with the distribution of bTrastuzumab to breast cancer patients who are currently facing treatment delays due to budget limitations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed during the National Cancer Congress Malaysia 2025 , underscoring both organizations' commitment to advancing patient-centric healthcare and strengthening cancer care infrastructure in Malaysia. Biocon Biologics brings its global expertise in biosimilars to the partnership, while NCSM contributes its extensive experience in community outreach and patient support. Together, they aim to reduce the treatment burden for patients and make life-saving therapies more accessible. This program builds on Biocon Biologics' earlier success in Malaysia, where it provided insulin therapy and support to over 345,000 diabetes patients. The company is now extending its focus to oncology, using strategic collaborations to expand its impact on public health. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Settlement secures $35-per-month insulin for all Minnesotans
All Minnesotans, with or without insurance, can buy insulin products for $35 per month, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday. A settlement with drug-maker Novo Nordisk resolves the state's years-long litigation over insulin pricing and follows similar settlements already reached with Eli Lilly and Sanofi. 'In 2018, when our lawsuit was filed, it could cost hundreds of dollars for Minnesotans to fill their insulin prescription," Ellison stated. "As of today, it will cost just $35." The $35 per month price is available to all Minnesotans purchasing insulin from any of the three biggest manufacturers. Even Minnesotans with insurance can choose to not use their insurance and pay no more than $35 per month, according to Ellison. Additionally, Novo Nordisk has committed to continuing its Patient Assistance Program that provides free insulin to Minnesotans with an annual household income of less than or equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is about $124,800 for a family of four. Watch Monday's full announcement here:
