The share of drugs launched first in China has tripled since 2019

Share of first drug launches by world region, 2004-2024.

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Note: The sum of the percentages does not total 100% for clarity. Japan, South Korea, and India account for the remainder.

Chart: pturSource: Feyman, Y., O’Brien, J.M. & Campbell, J.D. The Changing Landscape of Global Biopharmaceutical Leadership, 2004–2024. Ther Innov Regul Sci (2026).