Introduction

While each viral indication, ranging from HIV to influenza, presents unique challenges, there are a number of issues that companies developing and marketing drugs across this field face. Curative therapies are rare, drug resistance is becoming increasingly problematic and the introduction of novel vaccines threatens the market for many antivirals. 

Scope

Detailed analysis of the global antiviral market, focusing on HIV, hepatitis, herpes and influenza 

Assessment of each viral indication, characterized by 2002 market value, forecasted growth and current clinical unmet need 

Insight into antiviral research and development activity 

Discussion of the various options for more effective life cycle and portfolio management strategy 

Report Highlights

The antiviral market is set to demonstrate positive growth up until 2011, driven predominantly by the increased availability of hepatitis B treatments. 

Growing disease awareness, particularly of recently characterized infections, such as HCV, will continue to drive patient potential by increasing presentation rates. 

Broad-spectrum antivirals present companies with good opportunities to implement life-cycle management initiatives. 

Reasons to Purchase

Determine the characteristics that define antiviral markets and their relative potential 

Understand the key drivers and resistors of antiviral market growth 

Identify life-cycle management options that help to optimize and extend product revenue 

Publisher: Datamonitor Infectious Diseases Reports 

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