Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (ICBPS) is a disorder characterized by chronic pain, discomfort, and pressure in the pelvic region that often includes symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. Janssen/bene-Arzneimittel’s Elmiron and Mylan’s intravesical dimethyl sulfoxide (RIMSO-50) are the only two pharmacological treatments approved for ICBPS, but other antihistamines, antidepressants, and antiepileptics may be used off-label to ameliorate symptoms. Because pharmacological treatments are usually only partially effective, they are often combined with nonpharmacological therapies in a trial-and-error approach. As such, substantial unmet need persists for more effective treatment options.
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Unmet Need: Provides quantitative insight into U.S. and European physician perceptions of key treatment drivers and goals and the current level of unmet need for a specific disease. Commercial opportunities are analyzed, and the extent to which emerging therapies may capitalize on these opportunities is evaluated.
Markets covered: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany.
Primary research: Survey of 60 U.S. and 30 European urologists fielded in March 2018.
Key companies: bene-Arzneimittel, Janssen, Mylan, Pfizer.
Key drugs: Elmiron, amitriptyline, hydroxyzine, duloxetine, Lyrica, gabapentin, intravesical medications (lidocaine, heparin, dimethyl sulfoxide, hyaluronic acid, others).
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