More Small Biotechs Are Launching Drugs On Their Own

Emerging biopharma companies developed and launched 40% of all new drugs that hit the market in the US in 2020, a significant increase from five years ago, according to IQVIA.

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Smaller biopharmas are flying solo on drug launches • Source: Alamy

More small biopharma companies are developing and launching their own drugs in the US. Emerging biopharma companies originated and launched 40% of all new drugs in 2020, a significant increase compared with five to 10 years ago, according to IQVIA Institute's “Global Trends In R&D” report.

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