Research and Development Expenses Breakdown: AbbVie Inc. vs Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

R&D Spending: AbbVie vs Axsome - A Decade of Innovation

__timestampAbbVie Inc.Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 201432970000004279200
Thursday, January 1, 201542850000006776987
Friday, January 1, 2016436600000021199860
Sunday, January 1, 2017498200000019957616
Monday, January 1, 20181032900000023495055
Tuesday, January 1, 2019640700000053647067
Wednesday, January 1, 2020655700000070244579
Friday, January 1, 2021708400000058060725
Saturday, January 1, 2022651000000057947447
Sunday, January 1, 2023845300000097944000
Monday, January 1, 202412791000000187077000
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A Tale of Two Innovators: AbbVie Inc. vs Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.

In the dynamic world of pharmaceuticals, research and development (R&D) expenses are a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, AbbVie Inc. and Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. have demonstrated contrasting approaches to R&D investment.

From 2014 to 2023, AbbVie consistently allocated substantial resources to R&D, with expenses peaking in 2018 at over 10 billion dollars. This represents a staggering 200% increase from their 2014 expenditure. In contrast, Axsome Therapeutics, a smaller player, showed a more modest yet significant growth in R&D spending, culminating in a 2023 figure that is over 20 times their 2014 investment.

These trends highlight the differing scales and strategies of these companies, with AbbVie leveraging its vast resources to maintain a competitive edge, while Axsome focuses on targeted innovation to carve its niche in the industry.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025