Biologics & Biosimilars – An Overview for Healthcare Providers

Original Air Date : September 5, 2024

In the treatment of osteoporosis, biologic and biosimiar medications may be provided as part of a treatment plan. What do healthcare providers need to know?

Join Dr. Alan Low as he shares information on Biologics & Biosimilars – An Overview for Healthcare Providers. Information presented will include how biologics and biosimilars work, the benefits of biosimilars and how to speak to patients about these new treatment options.

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Dr. Alan Low

BSc.(Pharm.), Pharm D., RPh, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD

Dr. Alan Low is a Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Care Director at MedInfuse Health, and Primary Care Pharmacist / Pharmacy Lead at BioPro Biologics Pharmacy. He is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council, Board Advisor with the GI Society and a member of the Medical Board of HealthChoicesFirst.com, a patient video education resource. Dr. Low has experience in a wide variety of health and administrative settings including direct patient care in the hospital and clinics, clinical and practice-based research, consultant in healthcare and clinical projects as well as health advocacy. Together with a nurse educator and rheumatologist, Dr. Low has coauthored “The Osteoporosis Book, 4th Edition: Bone Health”. In addition, he has been the Co-Editor of the Health Matters Bulletin, published articles in scientific and health journals and newsletters, and is a founding Co-Editor of the Pharmacy Management in Canada textbook.

MODERATOR

Kerry Grady

MHSC, Senior Manager, Scientific and Clinical Programs, Osteoporosis Canada

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