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ArticleJPGN reports2026

Outcomes of adalimumab biosimilar nonmedical switches in children and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease.

Daniel Himelstein, Megan McNicol, Mahmoud Abdel-Rasoul, Brendan M Boyle, Hilary K Michel, Ross Maltz

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Daniel HimelsteinDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Ohio USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4549-784X
Megan McNicolDepartment of Pharmacy Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Ohio USA.
Mahmoud Abdel-RasoulDepartment of Biomedical Informatics, Center for Biostatistics The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA.
Brendan M BoyleDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Ohio USA.
Hilary K MichelDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Ohio USA.
Ross MaltzDivision of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Ohio USA.

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Abstract

Objectives: Adalimumab biosimilars are as safe and effective compared to the originator. Adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who switched to a biosimilar have comparable outcomes, but pediatric data are limited. This study evaluates clinical outcomes of children and young adults with IBD following a nonmedical, insurance-driven switch from the adalimumab originator to a biosimilar. Methods: A single-center retrospective chart review was conducted among pediatric and young adult patients with IBD who switched from the adalimumab originator to a biosimilar between May 2023 and July 2024. Demographics, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), laboratory values, adalimumab levels, and antibodies were collected preswitch and up to 6 months postswitch. Adalimumab biosimilar continuation was assessed 6 months postswitch. McNemar's exact test, linear mixed effect models, and paired Results: Fifty patients switched to a biosimilar. Forty-two patients had PGAs pre and postswitch, and among them, 86% (36/42) of patients demonstrated stable or improved PGAs postwitch. Seventy-six percent (38/50) of patients continued on the biosimilar for at least 6 months postswitch. Of the 12 patients who discontinued adalimumab biosimilar, 42% (5/12) discontinuation was not related to the switch, while 58% (7/12) were due to the switch. Laboratory values remained stable pre and postswitch, although adalimumab levels decreased postswitch (18-15 µg/mL; Conclusions: Switching from the adalimumab originator to a biosimilar resulted in comparable outcomes in children and young adults with IBD based on PGA, laboratory markers, and continuation of the medication.

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anti‐TNF medicationsCrohn's diseasepediatricsulcerative colitis

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PMID42499715
PMCPMC13398781

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