In IQVIA's latest 5-year forecast through 2025, the life sciences analytical institute says COVID-19 increased spending on pharmaceuticals by $88 billion, or a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) change of 4.6%, compared with 4.5% if the pandemic hadn't happened.The 50-page report looks at how the pandemic affected medicine use, pharmaceutical markets, and various therapeutic areas, as well as the world's general growth rates and spending.While COVID-19 vaccine spending is projected to add $157 billion to the market through 2025 (range, $73 billion to $213 billion), the authors say the pandemic caused a $68 billion loss due to disruptions.