Oncology drugs saw big boost in 2020 revenue: S&P report

Revenue for oncology drugs, such as Merck’s blockbuster drug Keytruda, rose significantly in 2020 compared to the year prior, according to data from S&P Global. 

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Keytruda, used to treat a number of cancers, including breast cancer and skin cancer, generated more revenue than any other oncology drug last year  —  $14.38 billion  —  a 29.7 percent increase over 2019. 

The next best-selling oncology drug in 2020 was Bristol Myers Squibb’s Revlimid, at $12.11 billion. Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo was one of the few oncology drugs that saw revenue fall last year, down 2.9 percent to $6.99 billion, according to S&P Global. 

Find the full report here.

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