CNS Drug Discoveries: Sleep Disorders Chapter - Insomnia

Espicom Healthcare Intelligence
November 27, 2006
90 Pages - SKU: ESPI1392206
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This chapter of CNS Drug Discoveries focuses on the developments in the insomnia market and the substantial changes beginning to take place.

The insomnia market is a maturing market and we believe the landscape will change dramatically over the next five years as the market enters a transition phase and becomes more fragmented. We forecast it will grow to nearly US$6 billion by 2012 driven by a number of factors including the launch of new formulations, new drug classes, patient dynamics (ageing patient population) and changes in the way insomnia is treated.

Sleep disorders cover a range of problems, the best known types being insomnia, sleep apnoea and restless legs syndrome. Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder and it is estimated to affect over 37 million US citizens and over 100 million people worldwide with approximately 25% of elderly people and 15% of the general population suffering from the condition. Studies suggest that less than 20% of insomniacs seek help and less than 20% of sufferers are prescribed a medication from their doctor.

Global insomnia market Approximately US$2.4 billion is currently spent on hypnotics and sedatives in the treatment of insomnia, the 10th largest segment of CNS drug sales. The global market for insomnia drugs is unevenly distributed. In 2005, the US insomnia market accounted for 66% of the global market compared to 24% in Europe and 10% in the rest of world (largely Japan). This is mainly due to the pricing differential between the European and the US market.

GABA-A receptor agonists (non-benzodiazepines) continue to remain the cornerstone for the treatment of both acute and chronic insomnia. However, the launch of several new products over the next 3 years will help to increase patient awareness, particularly in the elderly.

Tables Charts & Figures
  • Patient population forecast to 2012 by type showing % diagnosed and treated (acute & chronic)
  • US market share for 4 insomnia drugs 2005
  • European market share for insomnia drugs (Ambien & Imovane) 2005
  • Japanese market share for insomnia drugs (Ambien & Amobane) 2005
  • Major players in the market 2005 and 2012
  • Comparison of leading brands
  • Patent exposure of leading brands
  • Competitor analysis of currently available therapies
  • Forecast of global drug sales by year to 2012
  • Drugs in development to treat insomnia
  • Competitor analysis of upcoming products of note: indiplon (Neurocrine), eplivanserin (sanofi-aventis), gaboxadol (Merck & Co/Lundbeck), Silenor (Somaxon
  • Pharmaceuticals) and VEC-162 (Vanda Pharmaceuticals)
  • Forecast global sales by year to 2012 of new drugs
  • Competitor ratio analysis of drugs and companies
  • Winners & losers in the insomnia market
  • Discontinued insomnia drugs
Key questions answered in this chapter include:
  • What are the opportunities in treating chronic insomnia over the next 5 years?
  • What impact has Takeda’s Rozerem had on the market?
  • How will sanofi-aventis protect its insomnia franchise in the future?
  • What will be the leading treatments by 2012?
  • Why are the prospects for Neurocrine’s indiplon IR/CR?
  • How does gaboxadol (Merck & Co/Lundbeck) compare to market leaders and new products?