MARKET OUTLOOK
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare genetic blood disorder characterized by a polymerization of hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBCs) that causes the cells to become distorted into a sickle shape. The distorted RBCs lead to several complications such as vaso-occlusion (VOC) associated with pain attacks, acute chest syndrome, and anemia. No curative therapy exists for SCD other than an allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with a matched (most often sibling) donor. Prophylactic penicillin to prevent commonly occurring infections, analgesics for pain episodes, hydroxyurea to increase the expression of an alternative form of hemoglobin, and blood transfusions are the cornerstones of SCD management, but a high unmet need remains for improved therapies. Drug developers have recognized the commercial opportunity in SCD, developing agents with novel mechanisms of action that target the underlying genetic defect and reduce VOC. A robust and diverse late-stage pipeline will be a key driver for substantial expansion of the SCD market by 2027 while patients await potentially curative options in early-stage development.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Niche & Rare Disease Landscape & Forecast: Comprehensive market intelligence providing world-class epidemiology, keen insight into current treatment paradigms, in-depth pipeline assessments, and drug forecasts supported by detailed primary and secondary research.
RELEASE DATE
October 2018
GEOGRAPHIES
United States and EU5
PRIMARY RESEARCH:
EPIDEMIOLOGY:
Diagnosed prevalent and drug-treatable cases of sickle cell disease by country, segmented by clinical subtypes.
FORECAST
Drug-level sales and patient shares of key sickle cell disease therapies in 2027.
EMERGING THERAPIES
Phase III: 5 drugs. Phase II: 4 drugs. Coverage of select preclinical and Phase I and Phase I/II products.