Biosimilars are having an increasing role to play in the Canadian health system. How can you stay informed and involved?

• Provide your comments and questions to Arthritis Consumer Experts at feedback@jointhealth.org
• Continue to share perspectives and experiences around this important medication treatment topic
• Help educate your community – they will be affected by the arrival of biosimilars
• Understand how biosimilars are assessed and listed on public and private drug plans
• Take the MOOC online course: developed by leading researchers and clinicians across Canada, this course will enhance knowledge and skills for patients who are using, or beginning to use, a biosimilar.

Ask your health care professional or patient support program about these important questions:

• What are the experts saying about biosimilars?
• Will a biosimilar work for me?
• What is the nocebo effect?
• What clinical evidence supports the safety and efficacy of switching from an originator biologic to its biosimilar version
• What are features of the biosimilar's patient support program?