Global Idiopathic Hypersomnia Treatment Market, by Drug Class (Stimulant Medications, Non-stimulant wake-promoting Medications, and Sodium Oxybate), 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$ 242.4 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period (2020-2027), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The increasing cases of idiopathic hypersomnia and rise in awareness for this rare disease are some of the major factors that are expected to drive growth of the global idiopathic hypersomnia treatment market. For instance, in November 2016, The Hypersomnia Foundation, Inc., a leading hypersomnia advocacy and awareness non-profit organization, joined GivingTuesday Campaign to raise awareness and funding for research, restricted to study idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)
Idiopathic hypersomnia is a type of hypersomnia, a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life such as daily work routine, and behavioral changes. Symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia disease often begin during adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months. Patients with idiopathic hypersomnia have difficulty in staying awake and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS). Moreover, patients may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times, interfering with daily functioning. There is no approved drug for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia. However, there are drugs such as sodium oxybate available for the symptomatic relief and can be used for off-label treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia.
Global Idiopathic Hypersomnia Treatment Market– Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various industries globally. Supply of key raw materials for producing drugs has been severely disrupted due to the forced quarantine, and lack of labor and raw materials. As the link between regional warehouses is not smooth, the transportation of raw materials between regions cannot be carried out successfully. This shortage of raw materials and components have affected the supply chain of the global idiopathic hypersomnia treatment market. Quarantine, traveling constraints, and social distancing measures are likely to lead to a steep decline in business and consumer spending until the end of the 2020. Moreover, due to the increasing prevalence of COVID-19, key players operating in the idiopathic hypersomnia treatment market are focusing on research and development of novel products to support and combat the effect of COVID-19. Ongoing clinical trials for idiopathic hypersomnia drugs have been halted in initial quarters of 2020, which has impacted new drug development and research activities.