News in Numbers
32
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has awarded positive opinions on 32 new medicines so far in 2023.
46.6%
As per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6% in December 2022 compared to January 2020.
40
The World Health Organization has identified 40 research questions covering drug-resistant bacteria and fungi, that must be addressed before 2030 in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
61%
As per the industry body Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), 61% of the small molecule cancer products approved between 1 January 2006- 31 December 2012 received at least one post-approval indication.
$3.2m
Sarepta’s newly approved Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy gene transfer therapy Elevidys will have a wholesale acquisition cost of $3.2 million, the company has said.
