This is what Google AI says when asked "does big pharma spend more on research or marketing"
Afterall, how much big pharma pays the doctors to prescribe some of the shit they come up ain't cheap.
"In general, Big Pharma companies spend more on marketing and sales than on research and development (R&D). While R&D costs are significant, a substantial portion of pharmaceutical revenue is directed towards promotional efforts, including advertising and sales activities."