How much does it really cost to bring one successful drug to market?
Replied byDave Ricks
Chair & CEO at Eli Lilly and Company
Niche: Pharmaceuticals, AI, Health & Wellness
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or earlier
One successful drug can represent several billion dollars when you include all the failed programs. Estimates around $3.5–$4B feel directionally right. Costs are not just science; they include global trials, manufacturing scale-up, safety monitoring, and post-approval commitments. Pricing discussions need that whole picture.
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