As of March 24, 2020, there were 315 pivotal trials of unapproved, novel drugs that are approaching readout during 2020. These studies are at risk of being compromised due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, costing pharmaceutical companies both time and money. There were 147 active trials at risk, with an estimated cost of nearly 12 billion U.S. dollars.
Pivotal studies of novel drugs at risk due to COVID-19 pandemic as of March 24, 2020*
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* Vantage searched specifically for pivotal-stage projects that have yet to receive US approval, in trials that have a 2020 primary completion date, according to clinicaltrials.gov.
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Pivotal studies of novel drugs at risk due to COVID-19 pandemic as of March 24, 2020* [Graph], Vantage, March 24, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106662/pivotal-trials-on-novel-drugs-at-risk-doe-to-coronavirus-by-stage/
