Difference in Biopharma and Biotech coverage?
Title says it all. What are the major differences here? Is this more of the sizing of the company? Any biotech/Biopharma people here?
Title says it all. What are the major differences here? Is this more of the sizing of the company? Any biotech/Biopharma people here?
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Ah, you're diving into the fascinating world of biopharma and biotech, a topic that's as intriguing as a barrel of bananas at a monkey convention! Let's peel back the layers based on the most helpful WSO content.
The terms "biopharma" and "biotech" often get tossed around like bananas in a food fight, but they do have their distinctions, especially when we're talking about industry coverage. Here's the lowdown:
Definition and Focus:
Size and Lifecycle:
Market Perception and Investment:
R&D Spending and Growth:
In the jungle of the drug industry, the evolution from biotech to biopharma can be seen as a natural progression, where companies grow from focusing solely on biotech R&D to embracing a broader approach that includes both biotech and pharmaceutical practices. It's not just about the size but the scope, strategy, and stage of development.
So, whether you're swinging from the biotech vines or climbing the biopharma tree, the landscape is ever-changing, and there's always something new to discover!
Sources: Divergence in the Drug Businesses: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Healthcare Overview... Part 1?, Healthcare Overview... Part 1?
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Biotech probably refers to smid cap companies, which are mostly focused on drug development and may have 1-2 products in the market. Stock price is mostly driven by data readouts, fda-approval, etc.
Biopharma, think of the big players JnJ, Lilly, Novartis, etc. I don’t cover this space, but looks like valuation is based on earnings similar to other profitable businesses.
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