Global Alzheimer Drugs Market: An Analysis
The Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis and therapy market is expanding with increasing number of cases worldwide. The current scenario shows bright outlook for diagnosis market. As early diagnosis of AD is not possible, there is a strong need of an early detection technique. United States, Europe and Japan are the three major markets for the treatment of AD. In China, the diagnosis and drug treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely low, which represents a potential opportunity for market players.
The worldwide Alzheimer disease market is led by sales of Eisai/Pfizer and Aricept. Eisai/Pfizer’s Aricept (donepezil) and Forest pharmaceutical’s Namenda (memantine) are the market leaders in the United States. After cardiovascular diseases and cancer, AD is the third largest market in the world in terms of cost of treatment of the disease.
Aging population is a major cause of increasing number of Alzheimer patients and driving AD diagnosis and treatment market. Urbanization also contributes to the growing AD market. The unmet clinical needs are driving competitors to focus on R&D which ultimately leads to new product introduction and helps in market growth.
The present report analyzes Alzheimer’s disease treatment and diagnosis market and discusses major drugs being used for the treatment of AD in United States, Japan and China. It analyses major growth drivers and opportunities present in the market. The report also discusses competition prevailing in the industry and an overview of the leading companies and their business strategies. The section on market forecast helps market players to develop business strategies accordingly.
The worldwide Alzheimer disease market is led by sales of Eisai/Pfizer and Aricept. Eisai/Pfizer’s Aricept (donepezil) and Forest pharmaceutical’s Namenda (memantine) are the market leaders in the United States. After cardiovascular diseases and cancer, AD is the third largest market in the world in terms of cost of treatment of the disease.
Aging population is a major cause of increasing number of Alzheimer patients and driving AD diagnosis and treatment market. Urbanization also contributes to the growing AD market. The unmet clinical needs are driving competitors to focus on R&D which ultimately leads to new product introduction and helps in market growth.
The present report analyzes Alzheimer’s disease treatment and diagnosis market and discusses major drugs being used for the treatment of AD in United States, Japan and China. It analyses major growth drivers and opportunities present in the market. The report also discusses competition prevailing in the industry and an overview of the leading companies and their business strategies. The section on market forecast helps market players to develop business strategies accordingly.
1. INTRODUCTION
Types of Prescription Medications
1.1 Industry Facts
2. ALZHEIMER DRUGS MARKET
2.1 Worldwide Alzheimer Drug Market
Global Market Value
Growth Rate
Market Value by Drugs
Market Share
2.2 Alzheimer’s Market: United States
Market Value
Market Share
2.3 China Alzheimer Market
3. MARKET FEATURES
3.1 Key Trends
3.1.1 Dementia Prevailing in Aging People
3.1.2 Urbanization and Gender Differences
3.1.3 East-West differences
3.2 Market Opportunities
Unmet Clinical Needs
Opportunity in Diagnosis Market
Increasing Cases in Europe
3.3 Significant Developments
RFID Chip Implants
Herbal supplement improves memory
Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer's disease
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1 Drug Competition
4.2 Leading Players
5. COMPANY PROFILES
5.1 Forest Laboratories
Overview
Business Strategies
Comprehensive Set of Products
Limited Geographical Presence/Narrow Customer Base
5.2 Neuro-Hitech
Overview
Business Strategies
Commercialization of Primary Product
Licensing Agreements
Product Line Extensions
5.3 Elan Corporation
Overview
Business Strategies
Focus on Developing Innovative Products
Distribution Pattern
6. MARKET OUTLOOK
US Market
European Market
LIST OF TABLES
Global Alzheimer Market Value by Drugs (2007)
US Alzheimer Market by Drug Sales (2001-06)
US Alzheimer Market - Total Dispensed Scripts (2001-06)
Clinical Trials Phases of Alzheimer Drugs
US Alzheimer Treatment Market Forecast (2010-15E)
European Alzheimer Market Forecast (2011-15E)
Forest Laboratories- Sales by Business Segments (2006-08)
Forest Laboratories- Drug Sales (2006-08)
Elan Corp. - Revenue by Business Segments (2005-07)
Global Alzheimer Market Value by Drugs (2007)
US Alzheimer Market by Drug Sales (2001-06)
US Alzheimer Market - Total Dispensed Scripts (2001-06)
Clinical Trials Phases of Alzheimer Drugs
US Alzheimer Treatment Market Forecast (2010-15E)
European Alzheimer Market Forecast (2011-15E)
Forest Laboratories- Sales by Business Segments (2006-08)
Forest Laboratories- Drug Sales (2006-08)
Elan Corp. - Revenue by Business Segments (2005-07)
LIST OF CHARTS
Types of Prescription Medications
Global Alzheimer Market Value (2006-07)
Global Drugs Market Share (2007)
Drugs Market Value & Growth Rate (2006)
Global Alzheimer Drugs Market (2005)
Alzheimer’s Top Brands - Market Share (2001-06)
Medicine Market Share in China (2007)
Rate of Occurrence of Alzheimer in Western Countries (2007)
Alzheimer Drugs – Competitive Landscape
Alzheimer RX Trends
Neuro-Hitech - Revenue & Net Income (2005-07)
Types of Prescription Medications
Global Alzheimer Market Value (2006-07)
Global Drugs Market Share (2007)
Drugs Market Value & Growth Rate (2006)
Global Alzheimer Drugs Market (2005)
Alzheimer’s Top Brands - Market Share (2001-06)
Medicine Market Share in China (2007)
Rate of Occurrence of Alzheimer in Western Countries (2007)
Alzheimer Drugs – Competitive Landscape
Alzheimer RX Trends
Neuro-Hitech - Revenue & Net Income (2005-07)
