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Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.

Interchangeability: When Biosimilars Can Be Substituted Automatically in the U.S.

Interchangeable biosimilars can be swapped automatically at pharmacies in the U.S., but only if FDA-approved and allowed by state law. Unlike generics, they require extra testing to prove safe switching. Costs drop, but confusion and inconsistent rules remain.