Diversification May Be At Play As Big Pharma Deals With Challenges
Executive Summary
Pharmaceuticals have been, and are forecasted to be, the main revenue driver for big pharma, but reliance on this market could shift because of challenges, ranging from generic and biosimilar competition to low R&D productivity. An analysis based on the indicative profit potential metric finds that branded prescription drugs remain the most profitable market to play in, but other sectors may offer opportunities.
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