Global Anastrozole Tablets Market, By Type (Branded Anastrozole Tablets and Generic Anastrozole Tablets), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa), is estimated to be valued at US$ 278.1 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 2.8% over the forecast period (2020-2027), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The increasing research and development, clinical trials, license agreements, and merger-acquisitions are major factors that are expected to drive growth of the anastrozole tablets market over the forecast period.
Key players in the market are also focused on strategic collaborations and partnerships to expand their market presence. For instance, in May 2016, Sunshine Biopharma Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on research, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of various forms of cancer, announced that it signed a Cross Referencing Agreement with a major pharmaceutical company (company name undisclosed) for anastrozole, a prescription generic drug for treatment of breast cancer. Sunshine will market and sell this new pharmaceutical product under its own label.
The increasing research and developments for anastrozole tablets is expected to drive growth of the anastrozole tablets market over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2019, Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. started a clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of SHR6390 (new drug candidate) in combination with Letrozole or Anastrozole in patients with HR positive and HER2 negative advanced breast cancer. The study is in phase 3. This study involved more than 400 participants. The study is expected to complete in June 2022.
The increasing demand for anastrozole for treatment of breast cancer is expected to increase the anastrozole tablets market revenue. For instance, in 2018, AstraZeneca Plc reported US$ 212 million sales of Arimidex (Anastrozole tablets) worldwide in 2018.