This statistic shows expenditure on research and development by UK businesses operating in the pharmaceutical industry from 2002 to 2022. In 2023, expenditure on R&D amounted to approximately nine billion British pounds, a massive increase compared to pre-pandemic years.
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Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022
(in million GBP)
The data refers to business R&D performed in the UK irrespective of the residence of the ultimate owner. Overseas activities of affiliates of UK businesses are not included by the source.
* Incldes also chemicals. No exclusive information about pharmaceutical R&D was provided.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (February 27, 2024). Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022 (in million GBP) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022 (in million GBP)." Chart. February 27, 2024. Statista. Accessed June 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2024). Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022 (in million GBP). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 26, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Research and Development Expenditure of Pharmaceutical Businesses in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2002 to 2022 (in Million Gbp)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022 (in million GBP) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/ (last visited June 26, 2025)
Research and development expenditure of pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2002 to 2022 (in million GBP) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), February 27, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/411881/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-spend/
