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Pipeline Insight: Parkinson's Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome - Reformulations Set To Drive Near-term Growth

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Aug. 11, 2006 - 308 Pages


Table of Contents


ABOUT DATAMONITOR HEALTHCARE
About the CNS pharmaceutical analysis team


CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Scope of the analysis
Datamonitor insight into the Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome market


CHAPTER 2 PATIENT POTENTIAL- PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Definition of Parkinson's disease
The etiology of PD is not yet clear
Segmentation of Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is typically classified by the Hoehn & Yahr scale
Epidemiology of Parkinson's disease
Demographics provide baseline sales growth
Several comorbid disorders are thought to result from neurodegeneration in PD
Sleep disorders are most common in advanced PD
Depression in PD has both psychological and pathological causes
Dementia in PD becomes more likely as the disease progresses
Psychosis is both a feature of PD and a side effect of treatment
New tools are improving diagnosis
Treatment strategies in Parkinson's disease
Unmet needs in Parkinson's disease
Drugs that slow or prevent disease progression
Reduction of motor complications
Motor fluctuations
Dyskinesias
Other motor complications
Smoother levodopa dosage
Lower side effects
Reduce pill burden
Reduce time to levodopa therapy
Lower cost

CHAPTER 3 PARKINSON'S DISEASE R&D APPROACH
Classification of marketed and pipeline products
Market definition for this report
Dopaminergics
Levodopa still considered most effective agent for reducing PD symptoms
Dopamine agonists
Dopamine agonists considered first line therapy
Mirapex (pramipexole) the market leading dopamine agonist
Neupro (rotigotine CDS) offers an alternative delivery method
Apokyn (apomorphine) helps niche patient cohort
Several dopamine agonists with novel delivery systems are in development
Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors
Comtan (entacapone) is the market leading COMT-inhibitor
Stalevo reduces pill burden
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Selegiline has an established role in the treatment of early PD
Zelapar (selegiline; orally disintegrating tablets) may offer advantages over conventional selegiline
Azilect (rasagiline) has recently received approval for early and late stage PD
Safinamide is the only MAOI in late stage development
Other marketed therapies
Anticholinergics provide little interest for developers of new treatments
N-methlyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists may hold further potential
Novel therapies
The potential for adenosine A2a receptor antagonists remains unclear
Neuroprotectants aim to slow or stop the progression of PD
Cell/ gene therapies are designed to make up for the loss of neurons in PD
Clinical trial design in Parkinson's disease
Neuroprotection clinical trial design continues to present challenges
At risk patients are ideal for studies but are difficult to recruit
Choice of clinical endpoints in neuroprotective studies depends on the population studied
Futility studies help determine which agents to select for further study
Delayed start design aims to separate symptomatic from neuroprotective effect of a study agent
Clinical trial endpoints in Parkinson's disease
Decreased latency to ON time, increased ON time, and decreased OFF time are key endpoints for EU and US approval
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale offers a more comprehensive measure of PD progression
Cognition, behavior and mood- Part I of the UPDRS
Activities of daily living- Part II of the UPDRS
Motor examination- Part III of the UPDRS
Gold standard therapies for Parkinson's disease


CHAPTER 4 PARKINSON'S DISEASE PIPELINE ANALYSIS
Pipeline overview
Late-stage pipeline overview
Registration overview
Pre-registration overview
Phase III overview
Phase II overview
Key companies involved in the Parkinson's disease pipeline
Big Pharma need to increase investment into drug discovery projects for disease modifying agents
Pfizer
The symptomatic treatment market provides opportunities for specialty companies
Vernalis

CHAPTER 5 DOPAMINERGICS- LATE-STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Overview of the dopaminergic class
Pipeline summary
V1512 (melevodopa-carbidopa)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase II/III trials conducted by Chiesi
Ongoing Phase III trials
Pharmacokinetic study
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Further Datamonitor comments
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Reduction of dyskinesia or OFF time
Smoother levodopa dosage
Reduce pill burden
Lower cost
Forecasts to 2015
Datamonitor does not expect V1512 to gain significant sales from current treatments
V1512 is at risk of generic entacapone from 2010

CHAPTER 6 DOPAMINE AGONISTS- LATE-STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Overview of the dopamine agonists class
Pipeline summary
Requip Modutab (ropinirole XL 24 hour)
Clinical trials
Ongoing Phase III comparison with immediate release ropinirole
Patient population
Marketing factors
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Reduction of dyskinesia or OFF time
Lower side effects
Reduce pill burden
Reduce time to levodopa therapy
Lower cost
Forecasts to 2015
Datamonitor expects Requip Modutab to limit the success of Neupro
Generic ropinirole is set to limit the success of Requip Modutab
SLV-308
Drug overview
Ongoing Phase III clinical trials
S308.3.001/ S308.3.003- SLV-308 in treatment of patients with early PD
Ascending dose tolerability/ safety study in advanced PD with levodopa
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Datamonitor comments
Forecasts to 2015
The role of SLV308 is not yet clear and forecast sales are low
Other drugs in the dopamine agonist class
Lisuride (TTS/ SubQ)
Lisuride TTS
Lisuride (SubQ)
Datamonitor comments
Rotigotine nasal spray
Apomorphine nasal powder
AMR-101 (apomorphine sublingual)

CHAPTER 7 ADENOSINE A2A RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS- LATE-STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Overview of the adenosine A2a receptor antagonist class
Pipeline summary
KW-6002 (istradefylline)
Drug overview
Completed Phase III trials
Study 6002-US-018- 10, 20, 40mg/day KW-6002 in combination
Study 6002-US-013- 20mg/day KW-6002 in combination
Study 6002-EU-007- 40mg/day KW-6002 in combination
Completed Phase II trials
Study 6002-US-001- 20, 40mg/day KW-6002 in combination
Ongoing trials
Study 6002-US-051- Phase II monotherapy in early PD
Study 6002-0406- Phase II Japan- 20, 40mg/day KW-6002 in combination
Study 6002-0407- Phase II Japan- early PD
Study 6002-INT-001- long-term safety
Study 6002-US-025- long-term safety
Patient population
Marketing factors
Further Datamonitor comments
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Reduction of dyskinesia or OFF time
Lower side effects
Reduce pill burden
Reduce time to levodopa therapy
Lower cost
Forecasts to 2015
KW-6002 may provide a novel mechanism for treating 'wearing off'
KW-6002 sales are expected to depend on the success of E2007
Approval in Japan and use in early PD may support sales growth
Other drugs in the adenosine A2a receptor antagonist class
Fipamezole (JP-1730)
Clinical trials
Sch-58261 analog

CHAPTER 8 MAOIS- LATE-STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Overview of the MAOI class
Pipeline summary
Safinamide (NW-1015)
Drug overview
Phase III clinical trials
Adjunctive treatment to dopamine agonists in patients with early-stage PD.
Phase II trials
Safinamide as an adjunct to a dopamine agonist in early PD.
Phase I trials
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Datamonitor comments
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Drugs that slow or prevent disease progression
Reduction of dyskinesia or OFF time
Reduce pill burden
Lower cost
Forecasts to 2015
Safinamide's benefits over current MAOIs are unclear
The ADAGIO study of Azilect will set the first hurdle for safinamide in neuroprotection

CHAPTER 9 NEUROPROTECTANTS- LATE STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS
Overview of the neuroprotectant class
Pipeline summary
Definition of current comparator therapy
SR57667
Ongoing clinical trials
EFC5287- Phase II study of SR57667 on the progression of PD
ACT5288- Study of SR57667 on 18F-Dopa PET imaging in PD patients
Further Datamonitor comments
PD-02 (creatine)
Phase II clinical trials
Phase II futility study of PD-02 in early PD
Cereact Capsule (ONO-2506PO)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase II study of ONO-2506PO in patients with PD in Japan.
Datamonitor comments
GM1 ganglioside
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase II study of GM1 ganglioside in mild to moderate PD
Second Phase II study of GM1 ganglioside in mild to moderate PD
Kinampa (talampanel)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase II study of talampanel on dyskinesias associated with treatment of patients with advanced PD
NINDS sponsored Phase II study of talampanel
FP-0011
Late-stage development compounds recently discontinued
GPI-1485
Phase II study- Guildford Pharmaceuticals/ Amgen
Phase II study- Guildford/ SNDC
Phase II study- NINDS

CHAPTER 10 CELL/GENE THERAPY- LATE STAGE PRODUCT ANALYSIS
Overview of the cell/gene therapy class
Pipeline summary
Definition of current comparator therapy
Spheramine (RPE cell therapy)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase I/II open-label study
The STEPS trial- Phase II double-blind study
Further Datamonitor comments
AV201 (AAV-AADC)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Phase I/II increasing dose trial

CHAPTER 11 OTHERS- LATE-STAGE DRUG ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS
Overview of the others class
Pipeline summary
E2007
Drug overview
Completed Phase II trials
Study 204- Phase IIb proof-of-concept
Ongoing Phase III trials
Study E2007-E044-301- E2007 in levodopa treated PD patients with motor fluctuations
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Further Datamonitor comments
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Reduction of dyskinesia or OFF time
Lower side effects
Lower cost
Forecasts to 2015
E2007 is positioned as an alternative treatment for reducing OFF time
Other drugs in the others class
Tremode (zonisamide)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Forecast
Keppra (levetiracetam)
Clinical trials
ACP-103
Phase II study of ACP-103 on levodopa-induced dykinesias in PD
Late-stage development compounds recently discontinued
Sarizotan (EMD-128130)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Further Datamonitor comments
Tesofensine (NS2330)
Drug overview
Clinical trials
Datamonitor comments

CHAPTER 12 INNOVATIVE EARLY-STAGE PARKINSON'S DISEASE PROJECTS
Phase I and preclinical pipeline overview
Phase I overview
Preclinical overview
Key Phase I and preclinical projects in PD
Prosavin
Alpha (¦Á)-synuclein modulation

CHAPTER 13 PATIENT POTENTIAL- RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME
Definition of Restless Legs Syndrome
Etiology
Diagnosis
Segmentation of Restless Legs Syndrome
Severity
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLS).
Comorbidities
Epidemiology of Restless Legs Syndrome
Prevalence
Treatment strategies in Restless Legs Syndrome
Unmet needs in Restless Legs Syndrome
Greater efficacy
Faster onset of action
Longer duration of action
Improved side effect profile
Effective second-line treatment
Reduced frequency of dosing

CHAPTER 14 RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME R&D APPROACH
Classification of marketed and pipeline products
Market definition of Restless Legs Syndrome for this report
Dopaminergic stimulation provides the mainstay of RLS treatment
Dopamine agonists are the first-line choice
Levodopa use is limited by the risk of augmentation
Anticonvulsants are typically used in treatment resistant RLS
Opioids can be useful for treatment resistant, painful RLS
Sedatives may alleviate sleep disturbance
Iron infusion poses a potential risk to RLS revenues
Clinical trial design in Restless Legs Syndrome
The IRLS is considered an essential primary efficacy measure
Clinical Global Impression (CGI)
Quality of life (QOL) measures
Sleep disturbance
Cardiovascular risks
GSK's Requip (ropinirole)-the gold standard Restless Legs Syndrome treatment
Drug overview
Completed Phase III trials
Study design
Results
Long-term maintenance of efficacy
Ongoing trials
Study ROR104836
TREAT RLS PRN
Further Datamonitor comments
Strategies for success


CHAPTER 15 RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME PIPELINE ANALYSIS
Overview of treatments in development for Restless Legs Syndrome
Pipeline summary
Requip XR (ropinirole extended release)
Drug overview
Phase III clinical trials
US/EU Phase III study of Requip vs. Requip XR- 101468/204
N. American Phase III study- 101468/205
The ROX104805 Phase III study
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Longer duration of action
Onset of action
Forecasts to 2015
Requip XR is expected to be eclipsed by Neupro
Generic ropinirole is set to limit Requip XR revenues
Transdermal rotigotine patch
Drug overview
Completed trials
SP709- Phase II EU proof-of-concept study
Open-label EU extension study
Ongoing trials
SP792- Phase III US study
SP793- Open-label extension to SP792
SP790- Phase III EU study
SP794- EU sleep lab trial
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Further Datamonitor comments
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Longer duration of action
Faster onset of action
Greater efficacy
Forecasts to 2015
Disadvantages associated with a patch formulation may limit sales
XP13512
Completed trials
Phase IIa
Phase IIb
Ongoing trials
XP052- US Phase III study
XP053- US Phase III study
XP060- US long-term withdrawal study
XP055- US open-label extension study
Patient potential
Marketing factors
Satisfaction of unmet needs
Greater efficacy
Faster onset of action
Duration of action
Effective second-line treatment
Improved side effect profile
Forecasts to 2015
XP13512 is expected to be positioned as an alternative to dopamine agonists
Other drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome
Lisuride TTS
KW-6002 (istradefylline)
Safinamide
Keppra (levetiracetam)
Topamax (topiramate)

BIBLIOGRAPHY
References
Websites


APPENDIX
Forecast revenues
Methodology
Datamonitor forecast methodology
Product forecasts
Sales calculations
Definition of a standard unit
Japanese market data
Additional assumptions
Report methodology
Contributing experts
About Datamonitor
About Datamonitor Healthcare
About the CNS analysis team
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: The five stages of PD according to the Hoehn & Yahr scale
Table 2: Prevalence of PD across the three major market regions, 2006
Table 3: Diagnosed PD population in the US, Japan, and M5EU by severity
Table 4: Key dopamine agonists
Table 5: Study design in the assessment of pramipexole in early PD
Table 6: Study design in the assessment of pramipexole in early PD
Table 7: Adverse events occurring in >5% of early PD patients on pramipexole as a monotherapy
Table 8: Study design for pramipexole in advanced PD with levodopa
Table 9: Key results from study of pramipexole vs. placebo in advanced PD with levodopa
Table 10: Adverse events occurring in >5% of advanced PD patients treated with pramipexole in addition to levodopa
Table 11: Number of adverse events occurring with Neupro vs. placebo
Table 12: Study design in the assessment of rotigotine CDS in early PD
Table 13: Key results from large scale studies of rotigotine CDS in treating patients with early PD
Table 14: Commonly occurring adverse events that were more frequent in those treated with rotigotine than placebo
Table 15: Results from the N. American study (SEESAW) of entacapone in patients experiencing ON and OFF periods despite optimized levodopa therapy
Table 16: Results from the Nordic study (NOMECOMT) of entacapone in patients experiencing ON and OFF periods despite optimized levodopa therapy
Table 17: Results from the German-Austrian study of entacapone in patients taking levodopa-DDI and experiencing 'wearing off'
Table 18: Adverse events occurring in ¡Ý5% of entacapone patients
Table 19: Pros and cons of neuroprotection study endpoints
Table 20: Possible criteria for agent selection for neuroprotection studies
Table 21: Comparison of convention trial design versus the futility trial design
Table 22: Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale : cognition, behavior and mood
Table 23: Number of R&D projects in each class split by phase of development for PD, 2006
Table 24: Compounds in registration for PD, 2006
Table 25: Compounds in pre-registration for PD, 2006
Table 26: Compounds in Phase III development for PD, 2006
Table 27: Compounds in Phase II development for PD, 2006
Table 28: Pfizer's R&D pipeline for PD treatments, 2006
Table 29: Vernalis' R&D pipeline for PD treatments, 2006
Table 30: Key products in late-stage development for the dopaminergic class, 2006
Table 31: Phase II studies of V1512 conducted by Chiesi
Table 32: Phase III studies of V1512 conducted by Chiesi
Table 33: Impacting factors on the sales of V1512, 2006-15
Table 34: Key products in late-stage development for the dopamine agonist class, 2006
Table 35: Impacting factors on the sales of Requip Modutab, 2006-15
Table 36: Impacting factors on the sales of SLV-308, 2006-15
Table 37: Key products in late-stage development for the adenosine A2a receptor antagonist class, 2006
Table 38: Impacting factors on the sales of KW-6002, 2006-15
Table 39: Key products in late-stage development for the MAOI class, 2006
Table 40: Number of withdrawals and reasons given
Table 41: Impacting factors on the sales of safinamide, 2006-15
Table 42: Key products in late-stage development for the neuroprotectant class, 2006
Table 43: Patient characteristics at baseline
Table 44: Change in UPDRS score from baseline to 12 months or the need for symptomatic therapy (whichever first)
Table 45: Discontinued projects in the neuroprotectant class, 2005-06
Table 46: Key products in late-stage development for the cell/gene therapy class, 2006
Table 47: Key products in late-stage development for the others class, 2006
Table 48: Impacting factors on the sales of E2007, 2006-15
Table 49: Discontinued R&D projects in the 'others' class, 2005-06
Table 50: Projects in Phase I development for PD, 2006
Table 51: Projects in preclinical development for PD, 2006
Table 52: Projects in preclinical development for PD, 2006 (continued)
Table 53: Projects in preclinical development for PD, 2006 (continued)
Table 54: The International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLS)
Table 55: The prevalence of RLS in the US, M5EU and Japan, 2006
Table 56: Dose titration schedule for ropinirole in treating RLS
Table 57: Trial end points used in pivotal studies of Requip for RLS
Table 58: TREAT RLS US study of ropinirole vs. placebo
Table 59: TREAT RLS 1 study of ropinirole vs. placebo conducted in the EU and other countries
Table 60: TREAT RLS 2 study of ropinirole vs. placebo conducted in the US and other countries
Table 61: Products in development for RLS, 2006
Table 62: Impacting factors on Requip XR RLS sales, 2006-15
Table 63: Impacting factors on transdermal rotigotine RLS sales, 2006-15
Table 64: Results of Phase IIb study
Table 65: Impacting factors on XP13512 RLS sales, 2006-15
Table 66: Forecast Parkinson disease drug revenues, 2006-2015
Table 67: Forecast Restless Legs Syndrome drug revenues, 2006-2015
Table 68: Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome market definition by ICD10 code


List of Figures
Figure 1: Projection of the population aged 65 or greater, across the three major market regions, 2005-2050
Figure 2: Current treatment pathway of PD patients as recommended by guidelines
Figure 3: Recommendations for management of Parkinson's disease according to stage of disease
Figure 4: Key unmet needs in Parkinson's disease treatment
Figure 5: Unmet needs according to stage of disease
Figure 6: Levodopa dose required to relieve symptoms compared to dose required to induce dyskinesias
Figure 7: Mechanism of action of AADC inhibitors (DDI)
Figure 8: Results from the long-term study of Requip vs. levodopa on the development of dyskinesia
Figure 9: Key results from six month trial of pramipexole monotherapy vs. placebo in treating patients with early PD
Figure 10: Key results from mixed-dose study of pramipexole monotherapy vs. placebo in treating patients with early PD
Figure 11: Key results from study of pramipexole vs. placebo in advanced PD with levodopa
Figure 12: Neupro patch sizes and corresponding doses
Figure 13: Change in UPDRS-II-III scores compared to placebo for groups taking 2 to 8mg/24hrrotigotine
Figure 14: UPDRS part II and III scores with Neupro vs. placebo
Figure 15: Study SP512 results- comparison of rotigotine vs. placebo in early PD over 24 weeks maintenance
Figure 16: Study SP513 results - comparison of rotigotine vs. ropinirole or placebo in early PD over 24 weeks maintenance
Figure 17: Pooled results from three-randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating efficacy of Apokyn
Figure 18: Mechanism of action of COMT inhibitor, entacapone
Figure 19: Key results from the N. American study (SEESAW) of entacapone in patients experiencing ON and OFF periods despite optimized levodopa therapy
Figure 20: Key results from the Nordic study (NOMECOMT) of entacapone in patients experiencing ON and OFF periods despite optimized levodopa therapy
Figure 21: Mechanism of action of MAO-B inhibitors
Figure 22: Mean daily percentage awake OFF time with Zelapar (1.25 and 2.5mg/day) against placebo
Figure 23: TEMPO study- change in UPDRS score with 1mg/day rasagiline vs. placebo over six months
Figure 24: TEMPO study- change in UPDRS score with rasagiline vs. placebo over 12 months
Figure 25: Change over 18 weeks in the LARGO study of rasagiline as an adjunct to treatment in patients with moderate-to-advanced PD
Figure 26: Change in daily ON time without troublesome dyskinesia over 18 weeks in the LARGO study of rasagiline as an adjunct to treatment in patients with moderate-to-advanced PD
Figure 27: Change in daily ON time with troublesome dyskinesia over 18 weeks in the LARGO study of rasagiline as an adjunct to treatment in patients with moderate-to-advanced PD
Figure 28: Change in daily OFF time over 26 weeks in the PRESTO study of rasagiline as an adjunct to treatment in moderate-to-advanced PD patients with motor complications
Figure 29: Recommendations for management of Parkinson's disease according to stage of disease
Figure 30: Number of R&D projects at each stage of development, 2006
Figure 31: Vernalis' inline and pipeline PD product range and where they fit into the PD disease stages, 2006
Figure 32: Depicts V1512's (CNP-1512) ability to reduce OFF time in Phase II/III studies of PD patients experiencing motor fluctuations
Figure 33: V1512's positioning against current unmet needs
Figure 34: Forecast Parkinson's disease sales for V1512 across the US and EU, 2006-2015
Figure 35: Requip Modutab's positioning against current unmet needs
Figure 36: Forecast Parkinson's disease sales for Requip Modutab across the US and EU, 2006-2015
Figure 37: Forecast Parkinson's disease sales for SLV-308 across the US and EU, 2006-2015
Figure 38: KW-6002's position against current unmet needs
Figure 39: Datamonitor's forecast of KW-6002's revenues across the US, EU and Japan ($m), 2006-2015
Figure 40: UPDRS-III scores over the Phase II trials of safinamide in a subset of patients also taking one dopamine agonist
Figure 41: Safinamide's position against current unmet needs
Figure 42: Datamonitor's forecast of safinamide's revenues across the US, EU and Japan ($m), 2006-2015
Figure 43: Participant flow in the Phase II study of PD-02 in early PD
Figure 44: E2007 proof-of-concept Phase II trial results
Figure 45: E2007's position against current unmet needs
Figure 46: Datamonitor's forecast of E2007's revenues across the US, EU and Japan ($m), 2006-2015
Figure 47: Phase II trial results of NS2330 in advanced PD
Figure 48: Results showing the effects of ProSavin in MPTP-treated primates
Figure 49: The proportion of individuals with RLS classified as having a medically significant diagnosis
Figure 50: The prevalence of RLS in the EU by age group
Figure 51: Key unmet needs in RLS treatment
Figure 52: Change in IRLS total score over 12 weeks (pooled results from the three pivotal studies used for US filing)
Figure 53: Most common adverse events reported in patients treated with ropinirole in TREAT RLS trials
Figure 54: Unmet needs associated with Requip
Figure 55: Requip XR's potential advantages over current treatments
Figure 56: Forecast RLS sales for Requip XR across the US and EU, 2006-2015
Figure 57: Transdermal rotigotine's potential advantages over current treatments
Figure 58: Forecast RLS sales for transdermal rotigotine across the US and EU, 2006-2015
Figure 59: XP13512's potential advantages over current treatments
Figure 60: Forecast RLS sales for XP13512 across the US, EU and Japan 2006-2015

Abstract

Introduction

Despite affecting a large number of individuals, there are currently no treatments capable of curing either Parkinson's disease or Restless Legs Syndrome. Although available treatments are effective, numerous unmet needs prevail. Several compounds are in late-stage development and are forecast to achieve sales of $519m for Parkinson's disease and $399m for Restless Legs Syndrome in 2015.

Scope
  • Analysis of patient potential, unmet needs and clinical trial design in Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome across the US, EU and Japan
  • Overview of drugs in pre-registration, Phase III, II, I and preclinical development; with analysis of key companies involved in the market
  • Detailed profiles of key compounds in development for Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome, with forecasts of drug revenues to 2015
  • Discussion of innovative early stage products and insight from key industry opinion leaders
Highlights

Dopamine agonists with alternative delivery systems are expected to drive near-term changes in the Parkinson's disease market. While Schwarz's rotigotine patch holds several advantages over current oral treatments its success looks set to be eclipsed by GSK's once-daily tablet, Requip Modutab, which is forecast to reach peak sales of $543m in 2011.

The mid-stage pipeline for Parkinson's disease is unimpressive, with a host of potential neuroprotectants failing to demonstrate conclusive benefits in slowing disease progression. The most exciting near-term prospects are likely to come from cell and gene therapy products such as Titan/Schering's Spheramine or Avigen's AV-201.

The recent approval of the dopamine agonists Requip and Mirapex for Restless Legs Syndrome have provided a viable treatment option. However, unmet needs still exist and treatments, such as XenoPort's XP13512 which offer alternative mechanisms to dopaminergic stimulation may provide greater symptomatic benefit to current treatments.

Reasons to Purchase
  • Understand unmet needs in the Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome market based on key opinion leader comments
  • Benchmark key late-stage Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome compounds against current market leaders
  • Assess the global sales forecasts of late-stage pipeline drugs; and examine their clinical and commercial potential


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