The U.S., Europe, and China Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Treatment Market, by Drugs (Lenalidomide, Decitabine, Azacitidine, Luspatercept, and Phase 3 Drugs), by Route of Administration (Injection and Oral), by Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies), and by Country/Region (U.S., Europe, and China) was valued at US$ 2,042.6 Million in 2020, and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
The key players are focusing on fund raising to boost research and development of novel therapeutic ways for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), in order to expand their product portfolio and presence in the market. For instance, in March 2020, Keros Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company headquartered in Massachusetts, United States, announced fund raising of US$ 56 million in Series C financing, bringing its total venture funding to US$ 78.5 million to date. The Series C financing was led by new investors Foresite Capital, OrbiMed, Cowen Healthcare Investments, and Venrock. Certain existing investors of Keros also participated including Pontifax, Arkin Bio Ventures, Partners Innovation Fund, Global Health Sciences Fund, and Medison Pharma.
U.S., Europe, and China Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Treatment Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected various industries globally. The players operating in the U.S., Europe, and China myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) treatment market are facing major challenges on various fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain and manufacturing activities in China, Italy, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. have been disrupted due to lockdowns implemented by governments in the past few months, while countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and others are facing problems with regards to transportation of drug products. Moreover, various manufacturing companies are facing shortages of pharmaceutical products used for treatment of various diseases such as blood cancer, MDS, and others due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, in December 2020, the U.S. Food Drug and Administration announced the shortage of Azacitidine for injection in the U.S. Azacitidine for injection are indicated for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and other cancers.