GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research: “Obesity Therapeutics to 2019 – Safety Concerns Hinder Drug Performance Despite Large Market Opportunity”. Obesity is often described as a global endemic, with incidence dramatically increasing over the past decades, particularly in developed countries. Being overweight or obese is a major risk factor in the development of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes, of which treatment incurs extensive economic and healthcare costs. Numerous anti-obesity drugs have been approved in the past decade, including Knoll Pharmaceutical’s Meridia (sibutramine) and Acomplia (rimonabant), only for them to be removed from the market due to evidence of suicidal thoughts, depression and cardiovascular problems with their long-term use. As such, healthcare professionals have a negative perception of such drugs and do not widely prescribe them, a major barrier to the growth of the anti-obesity therapeutics market. Only orlistat is currently deemed safe for the long-term treatment of obesity; being proven to produce a placebo-adjusted weight-loss average of a limited 3kg. Two anti-obesity drugs were approved in June and July 2012, and GBI Research believes that only one, Vivus’ Qsymia, has a strong enough safety and efficacy (average placebo-adjusted weight loss of 5kg at the medium dose) profile to make a significant impact on the market, providing it is proven safe in longterm-use studies. If proven safe, GBI Research expects the sales of Qsymia and other drugs expected to be approved over the forecast period to increase the market size to $2.7 billion. Although moderate, this is significantly below the market potential given the size of the prevalence population. Optimally safe and effective anti-obesity drugs which overcome healthcare professionals’ negative opinions will have to be developed if the size of the market is ever to reflect the prevalence of obesity. Complete report available at http://www.lifescienceindustryresearch.com/obesity-therapeutics-to2019-safety-concerns-hinder-drug-performance-despite-large-market-opportunity.html Scope The report analyzes the incidence of obesity, current treatment options, pipeline and market forecasts, and deals surrounding anti-obesity drugs. The report includes: A brief introduction to obesity; detailed analysis of recent, current and projected incidence trends; comorbidities; economic implications of their treatment; and the current treatment options Analysis of the currently marketed anti-obesity drugs, including recent sales figures, safety and efficacy data, and a discussion of each drug’s expected performance within the forecast period Comprehensive reviews of the pipeline for anti-obesity drugs, including analysis by molecule type and mechanism of action Statistical analysis of clinical trial duration, size, and failure rate by Phase and molecule type An in-depth forecast model for the anti-obesity drugs market in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan. Each model is based on the anticipated market performance of marketed drugs and
those expected to be approved within the forecast period, and takes into account drug cost, efficacy, safety, and likely prescription volumes. A detailed discussion of the drivers and barriers for this immature market Inquire for discount on this report @ http://www.lifescienceindustryresearch.com/discount?rname=6478 (Original Price Single User Licence $3500) Reasons to Buy The report will enhance your decision-making capability by allowing you to: Understand the large number of potential molecular targets for the development of an anti-obesity drug, as well as the strengths, weaknesses, and risks of each drug type Gain an in-depth view of the current status of the anti-obesity drug pipeline, including the most common molecular targets and molecule types in development Observe the trends in clinical trial duration and size by Phase, molecule type and mechanism of action, and use the clinical trial failure rate analysis to assess the risk profiles of current and future developmental programs Assess the potential clinical and commercial impact of current late-stage pipeline molecules on the antiobesity drugs market Analyze current and past deals surrounding anti-obesity drugs, including their value, year of deal and in depth details of the highest value deals Buy a Copy of the report at http://www.lifescienceindustryresearch.com/purchase?rname=6478 For more information on Pharmaceuticals Market Contact sales@lifescienceindustryresearch.com / Call +1 888 391 5441 for further information on “Obesity Therapeutics to 2019� report OR for any other market research and intelligence needs you may have for your business.