By Brian R. Buxton and Robert J. Easton
Those who view the past decade as one of continuous growth for the pharmaceutical industry often forget that early in...
Blockbusters to New-Engine Drugs: The Key Industry Shift
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Over the next ten years, blockbuster drugs will underperform industry-wide growth and fail to reverse the growth crisis. In their place, new-engines drugs, products for more severe conditions with a higher margin of therapeutic efficacy, will emerge as the leading force in industry growth, accounting for over 60% of industry dollar growth. They'll be more commonly discovered, less susceptible to generic competition and payor price pressures, and more compelling for prescribers. Companies should immediately begin to reassess their portfolios and refocus their discovery and development efforts. Key actions include giving new-engine drugs a more accurate weighting and letting go of the blockbuster model.
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