Impact of the innovative pharma industry on the Polish economy

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In 2010 alone, the pharmaceuticals industry contributed PLN 1 billion to the state budget in the form of taxes and other charges (according to the Central Statistical Office [GUS]), of which 60% was paid by innovative pharmaceutical companies.

Innovative companies are also accountable for 50% of the value of social security contributions paid by the Polish pharmaceuticals industry, with employment reaching one-third of this industry.

The pharmaceuticals industry contributes c.0.8% of GDP, a figure which has increased by nearly 20% over the four years since 2006. Almost 0.5% of GDP is generated by innovative pharmaceutical companies.