EVENT STUDY ON DRUG APPROVALS – IMPACT OF ORPHAN DRUG APPROVALS ON THE SHAREHOLDER VALUE OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES

Authors: Jan-luca Rolf, B.A., Gianfranco Marotta, DBA, M.sc. & Alexander Zureck, Prof. Dr.

ABSTRACT

The pharmaceutical industry is controversially discussed. Nevertheless, there is a con-sensus that the need for new medicines is undeniable. In particular, the treatment of rare diseases with orphan drugs is characterized by a high unmet medical need. Regulatory incentive schemes seek to stimulate orphan drug research and development (R&D). This is also reflected in the increasing approvals during the last two decades. Orphan drugs have gained relevance and become a more attractive business for pharmaceutical compa-nies (Blonda et al., 2021, p. 2)

Keywords: #Event-Study; Pharmaceutical Industry; # Rare Diseases; #Shareholder Value

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