Me-Too's Struggle
Contrary to common belief, the development of follow-on drugs, often referred to as me-too drugs, does not begin after a first new drug in a therapeutic category receives market approval. The reality is that sponsors are engaged in drug development races that are intensely competitive where the first drug candidate to receive marketing approval belongs to the sponsor that got to the finish line with a satisfactory submission the fastest.
Contrary to common belief, the development of follow-on drugs, often referred to as me-too drugs, does not begin after a first new drug in a therapeutic category receives market approval. The reality is that sponsors are engaged in drug development races that are intensely competitive where the first drug candidate to receive marketing approval belongs to the sponsor that got to the finish line with a satisfactory submission the fastest.
Follow-on Drug Competition Intensifying
A new study by Tufts CSDD shows that market exclusivity periods for first-in-class drugs have fallen dramatically from nine years on average in the 1960s, to 2.3 years in the 2000s. Moreover, competition between follow-on drugs has heated up as the average time between first and second follow-on drugs has been compressed from an average of 13.5 years in the 1960s to slightly more than one year on average in the 2000s. As each new drug enters a therapeutic category, other drugs in that category typically lose market share. As such, intense competition threatens to erode and dampen sponsors' return on development investment.—Tufts Center for Drug Development, http://csdd.tufts.edu
Behind the Buzz: Why Clinical Research Leaders Flock to SCOPE Summit
February 7th 2025In this episode, we meet with Micah Lieberman, Executive Conference Director for SCOPE Summit (Summit for Clinical Ops Executives) at Cambridge Innovation Institute. We will dive deep into the critical role of collaboration within the clinical research ecosystem. How do we bring together diverse stakeholders—sponsors, CROs, clinical trial tech innovators, suppliers, patients, sites, advocacy organizations, investors, and non-profits—to share best practices in trial design, program planning, innovation, and clinical operations? We’ll explore why it’s vital for thought leaders to step beyond their own organizations and learn from others, exchanging ideas that drive advancements in clinical research. Additionally, we’ll discuss the pivotal role of scientific conferences like SCOPE Summit in fostering these essential connections and collaborations, helping shape the future of clinical trials. Join us as we uncover how collective wisdom and cross-industry partnerships are transforming the landscape of clinical research.
Reaching Diverse Patient Populations With Personalized Treatment Methods
January 20th 2025Daejin Abidoye, head of solid tumors, oncology development, AbbVie, discusses a number of topics around diversity in clinical research including industry’s greatest challenges in reaching diverse patient populations, personalized treatment methods, recruitment strategies, and more.
