GOUT DISEASE TREATMENT MARKET ANALYSIS

Gout is the condition that is characterized by formation of excess of uric acid in body tissues that results in the formation of crystals of monosodium urate. Symptoms of gout includes intense pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. The progression stages of gout includes asymptomatic hyperuricemia (gout), acute gout, interval or intercritical gout, chronic tophaceous gout, and pseudogout. Anti-gout drugs are available in oral and injectable dosage form. Orally administered drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and colchicine are equally effective in the treatment of acute gout. Most of the major brands such as Zurampic, Duzallo, Zyloprim, Celebrex, and Voltaren are available in oral dosage form in the market. Thus, availability of such orally administered drugs is expected to drive growth of global gout disease treatment market over the forecast period.

The global gout disease treatment market was valued at US$ 2,385.7 million in 2018, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2019–2027).

Figure 1. Global Gout Disease Treatment Market Share (%), By Drug Class

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Source: Coherent Market Insights Analysis (2019)

Increasing research and development activities, in order to develop novel treatment approach for gout disease and regulatory approval for the anti-gout drugs are expected to be a major factor driving growth of the global gout disease treatment market over the forecast period

Increasing pipeline studies to develop novel anti-gout drugs is expected to drive the global gout disease treatment market growth over the forecast period. For instance, Arthrosi Therapeutics, will initiate phase 2 clinical trial study in December 2019 to evaluate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic profile, safety, and tolerability of AR882 (drug candidate) alone or in combination with febuxostat or allopurinol, when administered to gout patients. The study is estimated to be completed by June 2020.

Moreover, increasing product approvals by regulatory authority is expected to drive growth of the gout disease treatment market. For instance, in December 2018, SunGen Pharma, a privately held company, received the U.S. FDA approval for Prednisone (generic version of Deltasone), a drug with various strengths 10 mg, 20 mg, and 50 mg tablets to treat various conditions such as arthritis, gout, blood disorders, immune system disorders, and others.

Penetration of generic version of anti-gout drugs is expected to provide growth opportunities to market players, in order to increase their share in gout disease treatment market.

Adverse effects and risks associated with drugs such as NSAIDs and urate-lowering agents is expected to hamper the global gout disease treatment market growth

Most of the gout drugs are associated with severe side effects, which is expected to decrease demand for these drugs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause some gastric problems such as indigestion. In few cases, these drugs can cause gastric ulcers, bleeding, and rashes in gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Moreover, side effects such as intolerability and contraindication is expected to limit the usage of these drugs in treatment of gout. For instance, in February 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new boxed warning for febuxostat, due to increased risk of death associated with Uloric (febuxostat) compared to other gout medicine, allopurinol. Febuxostat belongs to the urate-lowering agents.

Global Gout Disease Treatment Market- Regional Analysis

Based on region, the global gout disease treatment market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.

Among regions, North America is expected to hold a dominant position in the market, owing to presence of major players and non-profit organizations in the region. These market players and non-profit organizations are focused on launching new programs and awareness campaigns to educate people about gout disease and help healthcare practitioners in the treatment of gout disease. For instance, in May 2016, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. and Arthritis Foundation launched a program, Let’s Speak Gout, based on new joint research to enhance disease management in patients with gouty arthritis.

Moreover, Europe gout disease treatment market is expected to exhibit significant growth over the forecast period, owing to increasing regulatory approval of the products indicated for the treatment of gout disease. For instance, in August 2018, Grünenthal GmbH received marketing authorization from European Union for its product Duzallo (Allopurinol and Lesinurad), a fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapy indicated for the treatment of hyperuricaemia in adult gout patients. The marketing authorization was granted for 28 European Union member states and European Economic Area (EEA) countries, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

Figure 2: Global Gout Disease Treatment Market Share (%), By Region

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Source: Coherent Market Insights Analysis (2019)

Global Gout Disease Treatment Market - Competitive Landscape

Key players operating in the global gout disease treatment market include AstraZeneca Plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Novartis International AG, Teijin Pharma Limited, Simcere Pharmaceutical, JW Pharmaceutical Corporation, Horizon Therapeutics Plc., Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc., and Zyla Life Sciences (Pty) Ltd.,