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Healthcare
Rapidly deteriorating growth for Pharma
Melbourne, 21st January 2011. Growth will slow to just 1.3% to 2015 for the branded prescription pharmaceutical industry’s leading companies, according to latest research from independent market analyst, Datamonitor. Between 2003 and 2009, theses same companies enjoyed robust sales growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. Sharp declines in branded sales following…
21 Jan 2011, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Stigma remains over Major Depressive Disorder
Melbourne, 12th January 2011 - Despite there being 39.1 million people suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) across the seven major markets, only one third of patients will seek help from a physician, finds latest research from independent analyst Datamonitor*. Daniel Chancellor, healthcare analyst at Datamonitor, comments: “This is due to the stigma that is…
12 Jan 2011, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Driven by strong market growth, Big Pharma’s interest in China is set to increase
Melbourne, 15th December 2010 – Rapid population growth as well as the increasing number of elderly people in China have created additional pressure on the government in terms of healthcare provision. In order to improve healthcare access, the Chinese government will spend $124.6 billion on healthcare reforms between 2009 and 2011 according to the latest…
15 Dec 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Smartphones and tablets will aid consumerisation of healthcare in 2011
Melbourne, 6th December 2010. Consumer-driven healthcare will gather momentum in 2011 as the public takes more responsibility for its own health, with technology playing a key role, according to Ovum. In a new report* the independent technology analyst states that devices such as smartphones and tablet computers will help to drive the consumerisation of healthcare…
6 Dec 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Disappointing year for Roche but restructuring will help maintain strong fiscal position
Melbourne, 18th November 2010 - John Bird, pharmaceutical company analyst at Datamontior, comments on Roche’s plans to cut 6 percent of its global workforce, or 4800 jobs, over the next two years as part of efforts to make annual cost savings of $2.4 billion: “Many Big Pharma companies have restructured in recent times due to…
18 Nov 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Market development key for testosterone replacement therapy
Melbourne, 17th November 2010 - Despite growing at a compound annual growth rate of more than 24% over the last five years, the testosterone replacement therapy market is severely underdeveloped. This suggests there are great opportunities for pharmaceutical companies in this field, claims independent market analyst, Datamonitor*. The testosterone replacement therapy market, valued at $838m…
17 Nov 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Can Pfizer rescue hormonal replacement therapy?
Melbourne, 17th November 2010 - In a market still plagued with safety concerns, Pfizer has an opportunity to restore market growth for hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) with its new combination product, Aprela. To do this it must rebuild public and general practitioner confidence in the therapy area, says independent market analyst, Datamonitor*. The value of…
17 Nov 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Pfizer to acquire King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6 billion.
Expert comment from Datamonitor principal analyst Simon King: “The King acquisition represents a small but integral part of a broader diversification strategy that continues to be implemented by Pfizer. This strategy has to date encompassed the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Wyeth but also various in-licensing agreements and a concerted movement into the generics market as…
15 Oct 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The case for constant innovation in Australian biotech
Melbourne – 12th October 2010 – The sales contribution from internally developed products is expected to decline from $284 billion in 2009 to $274 billion in 2014, by which time the majority of sales will be derived from externally sourced products. Pharma’s continued need to restock pipelines in order to secure future growth—in the face…
12 Oct 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Asia-Pacific products are in later stages of development compared to other markets
Melbourne – 11th October 2010 – Asia-Pacific products are in later stages of development compared to other markets, but still comprise only 15% of global products in development according to MedTRACK, a market leading database of private and public biomedical companies. The volume of products in development in the Asia-Pacific region still lags behind North…
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