The urticaria drug market is dominated by oral medications, including steroids and second-generation, nondrowsy antihistamines, prescribed for both chronic inducible and chronic spontaneous urticaria. However, both drug classes have serious side effects, and many patients still struggle to control their lesions. As a result, the approval of Xolair has been welcomed by physicians and patients. Clinical trials for additional biological therapies are underway, capturing urticaria disease data using an array of clinical scoring systems. With only one biological drug currently approved, the most important factors for driving prescribing decisions remain unknown, and many of the unmet needs in this market remain unfulfilled.
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Product description
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 61 U.S. and 30 European allergists and dermatologists fielded in February 2020
Key companies: Genentech, Novartis
Key drugs: Xolair, ligelizumab, steroids, antihistamines