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Korea 2024 Outlook: Continued Focus On Drug Delivery Technologies

ADC, Long-Acting, SC Tech In Spotlight

 
• By Jung Won Shin

In a tough R&D environment, delivery technology-based new drug development activities by Korean firms are poised to remain robust in 2024.

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Korean Firms Pursuing Formulation Changes Of Global Blockbusters • Source: Shutterstock

Drug delivery technologies will continue to be a main theme for the Korean biopharma industry in 2024. Amid a tougher environment to develop innovative therapies, more companies may prioritize development based on diverse delivery platforms such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), as well as long-acting and subcutaneous formulation technologies. 

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