In the past year, biologics sector sales grew by single digits, driven by monoclonal antibodies and insulin products. New product launches are showing mixed results and are facing rising challenges from changes to reimbursement policies.
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Aggarwal, S. What's fueling the biotech engine—2010 to 2011. Nat Biotechnol 29, 1083–1089 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.2060
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