The data refers to business R&D performed in the UK irrespective of the residence of the ultimate owner. Overseas activities of affiliates of UK businesses are not included by the source.
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Pharmaceutical businesses: R&D funding sources in the United Kingdom (UK) 2020
This statistic shows the amount funded to UK businesses operating in the pharmaceuticals industry for research and development purposes in 2020, by source of funding. In that year, over 3.8 billion British pounds worth of funding for R&D in the pharmaceutical industry came from the business' own funds.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (November 26, 2021). Research and development funding in pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by source (in million GBP) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Research and development funding in pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by source (in million GBP)." Chart. November 26, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2021). Research and development funding in pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by source (in million GBP). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Research and Development Funding in Pharmaceutical Businesses in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2020, by Source (in Million Gbp)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 26 Nov 2021, /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Research and development funding in pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by source (in million GBP) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Research and development funding in pharmaceutical businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020, by source (in million GBP) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), November 26, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/411918/pharmaceuticals-united-kingdom-uk-research-and-development-funding/
