biobetter

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ better. Coined by Indian business executive G. V. Prasad, managing director of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, in 2007.

Noun

biobetter (plural biobetters)

1. (pharmacology) A medication developed by modifying an approved biological drug to enhance its properties (e.g., improved efficacy, higher selectivity or lower toxicity).

   Coordinate term: biosimilar

   • 2016 February, Daniel Casey, “Key strategic factors for stakeholders in the current global biosimilar market”, in Drug Discovery Today, volume 21, number 2, →DOI, page 208:

     In general, originators have short-term options available, such as patent litigation, but should focus on sustainable long-term strategies such as development of biobetters or incorporating biosimilars as complements to existing products.