June sets single-month record as global approvals log third-best H1
· amanda lanier
AI Briefing
- • Global drug approvals reached 261 through H1 2026, third-highest in BioWorld's records.
- • June set a record with 64 approvals, highest single month in BioWorld's records.
- • May had 43 approvals, a notable decrease from June's acceleration.
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Global drug approvals for the first half of 2026 totaled 261. June saw the most approvals with 64, setting a record for the highest single month. This total surpasses the number of approvals in May, which was 43.
The high number of approvals in the first half of 2026, particularly in June, indicates a strong start to the year for global drug approvals. The total for the first half of 2026 ranks as the third-highest on record.
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