
The pharmaceutical industry is expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years with expanding global medical needs. Also, the healthcare sector is relatively resilient during market downturns. Therefore, fundamentally strong pharma stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), and AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) could be wise additions to your portfolio now.
According to U.S. pharmaceutical industry statistics, the U.S. will have a 43.72% market share in the global pharma industry in 2023. Also, the U.S. is expected to spend $605 to $635 billion on medicine by 2025.