Five Factors That Will Shape The Future of The Pharmaceutical Industry - Biologics Market Research

Five Factors That Will Shape The Future of The Pharmaceutical Industry
Published Date: October 2006
Published By: Datamonitor
Page Count: 9
Order Code: R313-16979
Price: $1695 Online Download
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Introduction
This brief provides five key predictions for the trends shaping the pharmaceutical market in 2007 and beyond, and explains the impact of these predictions on the industry. Predictions discussed include the continued influence of M&A and licensing, the increasing impact of cost containment policies by payers and an increasing reliance on biologics to drive growth.
Scope
An overview of the drivers and impact of increasing generic penetration in the major pharmaceutical markets
A summary of Datamonitor's analysis of Big Pharma's increasing reliance on biologic therapies to drive growth
A review of the expected impact of Medicare Part D on the US pharmaceutical market over the next few years
Highlights
Within the next five years an estimated $80 billion in 2005 product sales will be exposed to generic competition. The focus of payers on encouraging generic penetration will increase the impact of these patent expiries on branded pharma, and generate a favorable environment for generics companies to drive growth
As patent expiries increasingly impact small molecule blockbusters the pharmaceutical industry is focusing more heavily on biotechnology to drive future growth
Reasons to Purchase
Understand the key trends shaping the pharmaceutical market over the coming years
Gain insight into Datamonitor's predictions for the future impact of key trends