The vigorous return of M&A activity this year brings us back to the question: is more size and scalable efficiencies the best solution to the declining market power of pharmaceuticals in an endlessly restructuring healthcare system?
The vigorous return of M&A activity this year brings us back to the question: is more size and scalable efficiencies the best solution to the declining market power of pharmaceuticals in an endlessly restructuring healthcare system? Anecdotal evidence combined with some discomfiting statistics on pipeline productivity of the past 15 years suggests that the answer is no-and the latest Pharma 50 rankings bear this out.
Our one new entrant is South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare.
One of the clearest indicators of success is leadership in biologics and specialty drugs.
Biogen Idec has jumped to the 27th spot from 36th in 2010.
Gilead moves up to 18th in sales from 23rd in 2010.
Pfizer has ceded its top position for the first time since 2002.
The Weight-Loss Gold Rush: Legal and Regulatory Implications
July 11th 2024Jim Shehan, chair of the FDA Regulatory practice, Lowenstein Sandler, discusses how the FDA and other regulators likely to respond to the increased public interest and potential off-label use of GLP-1 drugs, what needs to be done for GLP-1s to be covered, advice for investors and financiers considering entering the weight-loss medication market and more.
Healthcare Marketing Strategies for Reaching Diverse Audiences
May 14th 2024Amanda Powers-Han, Chief Marketing Officer, Greater Than One, and Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses how improved DE&I in healthcare marketing strategies can not only reach diverse audiences more effectively but also contribute to improved patient care outcomes, challenges faced in crafting culturally sensitive messages, and much more.