Global Epilepsy Therapeutics Market: Overview
Epilepsy refers to a chronic disorder in
which seizures reoccur unprovoked. The cases of epilepsy exhibit more
than one type of seizure and may have other symptoms of neurological
problems too. Sometimes family background, clinical history, and EEG
testing reflect similar symptoms among a group of people, which is
defined as a specific epilepsy syndrome. Though the symptoms of seizure
can affect any part of the body, human brain is the source of epilepsy,
and a vast population suffer from this disorder across the world.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 50 million
people have epilepsy globally, which makes it one of the most common
neurological diseases worldwide. The demand in the global epilepsy
therapeutics market is sustained by this large population, which is
projected for a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2016
to 2024.
This report on global market for epilepsy
therapeutics market is a comprehensive analysis of all the factors that
are expected to influence the growth rate and presents a figurative
estimation of the opportunities. The report also highlights some of the
key trends in the market, which must be utilized by the current players
and gain advantage over their competitors. The present a clear picture
of the competitive landscape, the report also profiles some of the
leading players and gives-out their market share, product portfolio, and
strategic developments.
The global epilepsy therapeutics market
is categorized into two major categories, namely first generation
anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and second generation anti-epileptic drugs.
Second generation AEDs consist of medicines with different mechanism of
action than the first generation drugs. While first generation AEDs such
as valproate, carbamazepine, oxycarbazepine, and phenytoin currently
dominate the demand in the global epilepsy therapeutics market, second
generation AEDs such as zonisamide, levetiracetam, and lacosamide are
steadily overtaking the market, gaining favor due to its improved
efficacy and tolerability.
Global Epilepsy Therapeutics Market: Trends and Opportunities
Besides an existing large patient base
and the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders, the report
observes that timely therapeutics leads to a positive response
approximately in 70% of the case. This factor entices physicians to
recommend the latest therapeutics and patients actively indulge into the
process. The technological advancements in epilepsy therapeutics is
another factor favoring the growth rate. Additionally, the awareness
pertaining to the availability of latest diagnostics and treatment
methods among the consumers is on the increasing, which will further
increment the demand during the forecast period. However, the WHO report
observes that nearly 80% of the people with epilepsy live in low-and
middle-income countries with poor medical facilities, which is the
primary factors expected to hinder the growth rate. The prescribing
pattern of drugs that give preference to first generation AEDs over
second generation AEDs is also expected to act as a restraint over the
market. However, ongoing research and development in the healthcare
literacy rate will open new growth avenues for the market players in the
near future. In the US, three new anti-epileptic drugs have been
approved since 2012, which are Aptiom, Trobalt, and Fycompa, while
brivaracetam is expected also to be launched soon.
Global Epilepsy Therapeutics Market: Region-wise Outlook
Currently, North America serves the
maximum demand for epilepsy therapeutics, primarily driven by the
country-wide market of the U.S. and Canada, which have robust healthcare
infrastructure. However, several emerging economies in the region of
Asia Pacific are actively improving their medical facilities and
disposable income is increasing in these parts too, which will reflect
on extended demand from this regional market.
Companies mentioned in the research report
Pfizer, Inc., Novartis AG, Abbott
Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Johnson & Johnson, Cephalon,
Inc., Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Valeant Pharmaceuticals
International, Inc., Sanofi S.A. and Shire.
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