Biologic and biosimilar therapies are advanced treatments made from living cells that target specific parts of the immune system. Learn how these medications work, how Health Canada ensures their safety, and what to expect if your doctor recommends one.

• What Are Biosimilars? – Short video explaining biosimilars in Canada.

• Biosimilars: Overview – Clear information on approvals, safety, and switching.

• Health Canada: Biosimilar Biologic Drugs Infographic – How biosimilars are reviewed and monitored.

Biologics are used to treat many immune-related diseases. These resources explain how they fit into care for skin, joint, gut, and cancer conditions, and what patients can expect from treatment.

• Canadian Dermatology Association: Psoriasis – Covers symptoms, treatments, and biologic options.

• Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients: Biologics for Psoriasis & PsA – How biologics work, benefits for skin and joint symptoms, and insights on biosimilars.

• Canadian Skin Patient Alliance: Biologics & Biosimilars – Patient-focused explanations, FAQs, switching guidance, and experiences.

• Eczema Society of Canada: Biologic PSP Supports – Information on training programs, reimbursement support, and injection help for eczema biologics.

• Canadian Psoriasis Network: Biologics & Biosimilars List – Current biologic/biosimilar options available across Canada.

• Ontario Biosimilars Patient FAQ –Provincial policies on biosimilars and switching for dermatology conditions.

• Health Canada Biosimilar Biologic Drugs Info – Easy-to-understand overview of approvals, safety, and monitoring.

• Crohn’s and Colitis Canada: Biotherapies – A step-by-step guide to biologics and biosimilars used in IBD.

• Arthritis Society Canada: Biologics/Biosimilars – How biologics help control inflammatory arthritis.

• Canadian Cancer Society: Biologic Therapies for Cancer – How biologics are used in oncology and what patients can expect.

Understanding coverage and financial supports can feel overwhelming. These resources help you navigate Ontario’s programs.

• Exceptional Access Program – For medications not covered through the standard formulary.

• Trillium Drug Program– Helps Ontario households with high prescription costs relative to income.

• Financial Help for Medications in Ontario – A comprehensive list of public, private, and co-pay supports.

• Simplify Prior Auth: Canadian Forms Portal – A hub for prior authorization forms, insurer requirements, and guidance for patients and clinics.

Starting or maintaining self-injection therapy is easier with practical, step-by-step resources.

• Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) Canada Tips – Best practices for safe, comfortable injections.

• 7 Tips for More Comfortable Injections – Quick, Canadian-focused strategies to reduce pain and anxiety.

• Self-Injection Guide (Alberta Health Services PDF) – Visual instructions suitable for dermatology patients learning pre-filled syringes or pens.

Managing a chronic immune condition affects both physical and emotional health. These resources support your overall well-being.

• Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program – Free, evidence-based CBT for adults; BounceBack offers telephone coaching for youth.

• Find Mental Health Support in Ontario – A directory of provincial and community mental-health programs.

• Ontario Caregiver Organization – Tools and support for caregivers supporting someone with a chronic illness.

Stay informed about new biologics, policy changes, and evolving approaches in Canadian specialty care.

• TELUS Health: Pharmacy Sector Trends Report – Insights into emerging care models, biosimilar switching, and digital health tools.

• Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy: Innovation in Minor Ailments Care – How pharmacists are expanding their role in the healthcare system.

• C.D. Howe Institute: Specialty Drug Coverage in Canada – Policy analysis on future access and sustainability of specialty drug funding.