Poland’s Quiet Pivot From Generics To Innovative Treatments

Poland is slowly expanding beyond its position as a central European generics hub. More established companies are adding innovative medicine pipelines and a small number of biotechs are making international deals.  

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An Appetite For Risk And More EU Funding Have Fueled Biotech Growth In Poland • Source: Shutterstock

Poland’s biopharma sector is best known for its strengths in generics and biosimilars, with companies like Polpharma SA providing central Europe and beyond with a reliable flow of affordable off-patent medications. However, some established companies are now developing innovative medicines, and a small list of biotech companies are creating the groundwork for a nascent biotech ecosystem.

The shift towards an innovative medicines sector has been gradual. Some generic drug manufacturers, like Celon Pharma S.A., have...

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