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Parkinson’s Disease: Ripe For A Rethink

Developments In A Burgeoning Market

 
• By Jo Shorthouse

Despite decades of R&D, there are no disease modifying therapies on the market for Parkinson’s disease, and few efficacious products for non-motor symptoms. Clinical setbacks have been rife but breakthroughs in diagnostics and a better understanding of disease pathology brings hope for the future. In Vivo speaks to some of those responsible for bringing innovation to the field. 

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Cases of Parkinson's Disease expected to increase by 30.8% worldwide between 2018 and 2027

Parkinson’s disease affects over 10 million people, a huge market that has no disease modifying treatments. Our aging population will catalyze this unmet need, and Datamonitor Healthcare forecasts the number of prevalent cases of PD to increase by 30.8% worldwide between 2018 and 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • By 2031, the Parkinson’s disease market in the US, Japan and five major EU markets is forecast to reach just over $6bn.

  • While there have been 18 approvals by the FDA in the past eight years for PD treatments, the advent of discoveries in genetics and more understanding about the biology of the disease has spurred investment in modifying treatments or against targets that could slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's

By 2031, the market in the US, Japan and the five major EU markets is forecast to reach just over $6bn. Standards of care have been established by well-known brands used in clinical practice for many years

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