Finding The Balance: First-In-Class Versus Best-In-Class

As pharmaceutical companies face a crowded and competitive landscape, the debate between being first-in-class or best-in-class is evergreen. This strategic choice impacts new product launches, with first-to-market therapies offering market share and brand recognition advantages, while best-in-class options can capture value through product differentiation and commercial execution. In Vivo talked to L.E.K. Consulting on how to make a product stand out from the crowd.

As pharmaceutical companies navigate an increasingly crowded and competitive landscape, the age-old debate around whether to be first-in-class or best-in-class has taken on renewed importance.

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