What are the most expensive prescription drugs in the world?

The business of developing and selling medications is a huge industry, with companies bringing in billions in revenue every year. Globally, sales ​for prescription drugs are expected to surpass $1.3 trillion in 2018. Pharma sales are larger than the gross domestic product of 15 countries, combined. read more

In 2015, Glybera outpaced Soliris to become the most expensive drug in the world. The cost for this medication is over $1.2 million a year. Not approved in the United States, it is used in Europe to treat familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a condition affecting just 1,200 people in Europe and one million worldwide. read more

While these were the seven most expensive drugs in the world, there are plenty of other costly medications. As of 2015, more than 90 other prescription drugs carried annual price tags of over $100,000. read more

The 5 Most Expensive Drugs in the World in 2015 These five drugs will set insurers and patients back anywhere from $375,000 per year to as much as $1.21 million per year. read more