Cost of Clinical Trials: A Breakdown (Infographic)

What are the main costs of clinical trials, and why are they so expensive? Our team at Clinical Research IO searched the literature to find out how clinical trial costs differed by indication, and what the main cost drivers were.

Successful clinical development of a drug, from preclinical testing to marketing approval, requires a vast amount of resources and money. Drug development costs are on the rise, and pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies are seeking solutions for faster and cheaper development. These include repurposing approved drugs for new indications, and incorporating computational biology algorithms into preclinical tests for more efficient screening of molecules, among other methods. Running clinical trials is a major portion of drug development costs. What are the main costs of clinical trials, and why are they so expensive? Our team at Clinical Research IO searched the literature to find out how clinical trial costs differed by indication, and what the main cost drivers were. Check out the clinical trial cost breakdown below.

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