Heap of medical pills in white, blue and other colors. Pills in plastic package. With a number of new medicines expected to launch that will have a significant impact for patients across new disease areas, 2023 will be a milestone year for biosimilars.

In 2018, all U.S. self-insured employers could have saved $1.4 billion and realized significant savings for their employees by promoting the use of biosimilars in employer-sponsored health plans.

The potential for biosimilars is tremendous, yet many employers continue to lose out on millions in savings. With nearly half of Americans relying on their or their family's employers for health coverage, and as the costs of care rise in the US, employers should consider biosimilars as a viable solution to lower health expenditures and realize significant savings for their employees. In doing so, employers can also promote greater health system sustainability and access.

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