Operational Costs Compared: SG&A Analysis of Novo Nordisk A/S and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

SG&A Expenses: Novo Nordisk vs. BioCryst, 2014-2023

__timestampBioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Novo Nordisk A/S
Wednesday, January 1, 2014746100026760000000
Thursday, January 1, 20151304700032169000000
Friday, January 1, 20161125300032339000000
Sunday, January 1, 20171393300032124000000
Monday, January 1, 20182951400033313000000
Tuesday, January 1, 20193712100035830000000
Wednesday, January 1, 20206792900036886000000
Friday, January 1, 202111881800041058000000
Saturday, January 1, 202215937100050684000000
Sunday, January 1, 202321389400061598000000
Monday, January 1, 202467377000000
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A Tale of Two Companies: SG&A Expenses Over Time

In the world of pharmaceuticals, operational efficiency is key. This analysis compares the Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses of Novo Nordisk A/S and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Novo Nordisk, a global leader in diabetes care, consistently outpaces BioCryst in SG&A spending, reflecting its expansive market reach and operational scale. In 2014, Novo Nordisk's SG&A expenses were nearly 3,600 times higher than BioCryst's. By 2023, this gap narrowed slightly, with Novo Nordisk's expenses being about 290 times higher. BioCryst, a smaller player focusing on rare diseases, has seen its SG&A expenses grow by approximately 2,800% over the decade, indicating strategic investments in growth. This trend highlights the contrasting strategies of a global giant versus a niche innovator in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Date published
17 Jan 2025