Market Trends of Global Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Market according to our research experts:
NSAIDs Segment is Expected to Hold a Major Share Over the Forecast Period
The NSAIDs segment is expected to hold a significant share of rheumatoid arthritis drugs during the forecast period. NSAIDs are being widely utilized for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatic disorders. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are also considered the gold standard for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. However, DMARDs are used to prevent rheumatoid arthritis from becoming worse, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines), in contrast, are used to treat disease conditions like inflammation for offering symptomatic relief in patients.
The increasing prevalence of the disease globally is boosting segment growth. With the growing number of arthritis cases, the use of NSAIDs and their production is expected to observe healthy demand and supply throughout the forecast period.
According to the study published in Frontiers in Immunology, titled "Promising Therapeutic Targets for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis" in July 2021, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including acetylsalicylate, naproxen, ibuprofen, and etodolac, are used to alleviate pain, swelling, and inflammation and are used as the first line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. This has led to increased adoption of NSAIDs in the treatment of RA and boosted the growth of the market segment.
In addition, the rising launch of NSAIDs for treating rheumatoid arthritis is further expected to drive the growth of the segment studied. For instance, in August 2021, Alkem Laboratories launched ibuprofen and famotidine tablets to relieve rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms in the United States. Furthermore, in September 2021, Lupin launched generic Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) tablets used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in the United States market.
Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the NSAIDS segment is expected to show growth over the forecast period.
North America Holds a Significant Share in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a significant share in the rheumatoid arthritis drugs market and show the same trend over the forecast period. Factors such as the rising prevalence of disease, the strong foothold of key market players, rising launch of novel therapies such as monoclonal antibodies for rheumatoid arthritis, rising investments from the market players in the research for the development of novel treatments and biosimilars for this disease are expected to drive the market growth of the studied market in the region.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in October 2021, about 1 in 4 United States adults (23.7%) or about 58.5 million people have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Furthermore, According to the Government of Canada, in September 2020, approximately 374,000 (1.2%) Canadians aged 16 years and older live with diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. Such a massive prevalence of this disease creates the need for drugs for treatment and thus drives market growth.
In addition, in May 2020, Teva and Celltrion Healthcare launched TRUXIMA (rituximab-abbs) injection for rheumatoid arthritis. It is the biosimilar of Rituxan(rituximab) for this indication in the United States. Moreover, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Voltaren arthritis pain (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% (NSAID)- arthritis pain reliever) as an over-the-counter (OTC) product for the temporary relief of arthritis pain in the hand, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle or knee in adults (18 years and older). This will further lead to increased adoption of rheumatoid arthritis drugs in the United States, driving the market growth over the forecast period.
Therefore, owing to the above factors, the rheumatoid arthritis drugs market in North American region is expected to project growth over the forecast period.
