As of 2024, 125 pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies were among the leading 800 companies in the European Union. France had the highest number of leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in that year, with 29 companies listed.
Leading markets
Despite not having the highest amount of leading pharma companies in Europe, Germany was the leading pharmaceutical market in Europe, with total revenues of some 69 billion euros in 2023. France and Italy followed with revenues of around 46 billion and 41 billion euros, respectively. The United Kingdom and Spain are the next big European markets.
Development in pharmaceuticals in Europe
In 2023, nearly 2,800 pharmaceutical patents were granted by the European Patent Office. Interestingly, the country with the highest number of European pharmaceutical patents granted was the United States at 957, followed by 231 patents granted to Japanese companies.
Number of leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in EU countries as of 2024
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