The updated report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) found 418 medicines and vaccines – developed through biotechnology – now being tested to treat more than 100 diseases. All of the biotechnology medicines and vaccines are now in clinical trails or awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Among these 418 biotechnology medecines,

• 210 medicines to treat cancer,
• 50 to treat infectious disease,
• 44 to treat autoimmune disorders,
• 22 to treat HIV Infection and related-conditions and 22 to treat cardiovascular diseases

are included.

PHRMA Survey 2006