Problem

A top-10 pharmaceutical company wanted to understand how upcoming market events surrounding the launch of biosimilars will impact payer management and physician prescribing behavior.

Solution

  • In-depth interviews were conducted with payers and physicians to assess sensitivities to different variables influencing launch of a biosimilar Product X
  • Payers’ were assessed on how their management will change based on degree price erosion, launch timing, equivalence rating, manufacturer rebates, etc.
  • Physicians were tested for sensitivity to different payer restrictions, equivalence ratings, launch timing, etc.
  • We also assessed the impact of new product launches on the management of the category including scenarios with and without the biosimilar

Outcome

  • We presented the client with a number of identified potential risks and provided the likely impact of upcoming market events to the client’s portfolio
  • We provided actionable strategies where known to prepare and address these risks and dynamics going forward