Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of chronic, progressive fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause that occurs primarily in older adults, in the lungs, and is associated with the histopathologic and/or radiologic pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). The diagnosis of IPF requires exclusion of other forms of interstitial pneumonia including other idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with environmental exposure, medication, or connective tissue disease.
Market Dynamics
Increasing prevalence of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is expected to drive the market growth. For instance, in July 2021, according to the report published by National Library of Medicine, the prevelance of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was 13 to 20 per 100,000 people worldwide in 2020. About 100,000 people were affected in the U.S., in 2020, whereas 30,000 to 40,000 new cases are diagnosed every year.
According to the report published by National Center for Biotechnology Information, the prevalence of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in India was found to be approximately 13.7% in 2021.
Furthermore, due to increasing prevalence of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the key market players are focusing on new product launches, and this is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in May 2022, Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, announced the launch of its generic Pirfenidone in the U.S., the first AB-rated (Antibody)(fully substitutable) equivalent to Genentech’s, a biotechnology company, Esbriet, to treat patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This oral medicine is prescribed to patients via specialty pharmacies
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