Male Hypogonadism – Current Treatment – Detailed, Expanded Analysis: Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis (US)
Male hypogonadism (low testosterone [low T]) is a condition characterized by impaired spermatogenesis and low serum testosterone. The majority of cases are caused by low T driven by age or comorbidities (e.g., obesity). Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), which aims to increase overall serum testosterone levels, is the cornerstone of treatment and is primarily administered via injection or topical means. However, a key drawback of TRT is decreased spermatogenesis, and some alternative therapies for low T focus on stimulating gonadotropins to preserve fertility. Additionally, the FDA has cautioned against the use of TRT due to the possibility of increased cardiac risk. Here, we will evaluate U.S. physician prescribing and treatment strategies in this arena.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What patient shares do key therapies and brands garner by line of therapy in newly diagnosed low T patients? What are the quarterly trends in prescribing among recently treated and newly diagnosed low T patients?
How has Androgel been integrated into the treatment algorithm, and what is its source of business?
What percentage of low T patients receive drug therapy within one year of diagnosis, and how quickly? What percentage of patients progress to later lines of therapy within one year of diagnosis?
What are the product-level compliance and persistency rates among drug-treated patients?
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis provides detailed analysis of brand usage across different lines of therapy using real-world data patient-level claims data so you can accurately assess your source of business and quantify areas of opportunity for increasing your brand share.
Male Hypogonadism - Current Treatment - Detailed, Expanded Analysis: Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis (US)
Treatment Algorithms Claims Data Analysis Male Hypogonadism US January 2019
Michael Breen, PhD
Michael is a business insights analyst on the Infectious, Niche, and Rare Diseases team. He has authored reports on cystic fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, vaccines, and respiratory syncytial virus, and will author a report on cytomegalovirus. He also provides coverage for Decision Resources’ Company & Drug Insights covering anti-infectives, vaccines, and transplant therapy areas.
Michael received his Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College with a dual major in biology and biochemistry. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine. His postdoctoral research was carried out at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, with a focus on identifying novel pathways regulating thermogenesis in search of a therapeutic for obesity and diabetes.
