Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
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Market Analysis: Antibiotics 2020

Johnson Eric^{* *}Correspondence: Johnson Eric, Department of Virology, Ritsumeikan University, Holland, Netherlands, Email:

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The market report shows, the antibiotic drugs are among the most recommended or prescribed courses globally, in fighting bacterial infections, principally in out-patient settings.

Carbapenems are estimated to show the quick growth of in the future. The cephalosporin segment is likely to account for the major market size during the forecast period. Carbapenems are anticipated to witness the highest CAGR of around 5.9% during the forecast period.

The increasing threat of drug resistance and a weak pipeline of new molecules are leading to the development of combinational discoveries. For example, in some countries, the emergence of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a most important factor driving the R and D expenses. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is another bacterium accountable for several infections in humans that are difficult to treat. The MRSA infection is difficult to treat with standard antibiotics, such as penicillin’s (methicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, and oxacillin), and the cephalosporins. In 2014, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted four new antibiotics for the medication of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA.

Strategic plans of mutual development to divide the expenditures are now being commonly applied by the market contributors. This, in turn, is required result in the development of more number of particles. In addition, public-private collaborations, where fund and innovative Research and development approaches are enhanced by public bodies to antibiotics companies, will further assist the production of new pipeline products.

However, advancement of resistance, especially in case of bacterial infections, is on the rise and provides the antibiotic or its entire class ineffectual, thereby significantly impacting the whole market growth. According to researchers, the resistance rate is anticipated to rise over the forecast period but may vary depending upon the strain, geographies, and patient ethnicity.

Action mechanism perceptions

On the basis of the process, the market is segmented into cell wall, protein, DNA, RNA, mycolic acid, and folic acid synthesis inhibitors. Majority of the antibiotics, such as penicillin’s, cephalosporins, and carbapenems, form a part of the cell wall synthesis inhibitors class. Folic acid and RNA synthesis inhibitors are expected to witness significant CAGRs over the forecast period. Developments of numerous antiviral drugs, which inhibit transcription and reverse transcription method are anticipated to sustain the growth. Folic acid inhibitor sulfa drugs are expected to grow as they have a wide scope of use.

Drug class perceptions

On the basis of drug classification, the market is segmented into cephalosporins, penicillins, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, carbapenems, aminoglycosides, and sulfonamides. The other antibiotics segment comprises of tetracyclines, imidazoles, lincosamides, and monoclonal antibodies. The other antibiotics segment is anticipated to increase at the highest CAGR during the forecast years. The Development of monoclonal antibodies for individuals that have developed antibiotic-resistance is a key highlight of this segment.

Increasing incidence of pneumonia, blood stream infections, and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is projected to foster the usage of carbapenems class of antibiotics. Growing threat of drug-resistance is prominent to the development of newer combinational formulations. For instance, the emergence of multi-resistance tuberculosis and infections caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is difficult to treat with antibiotics; therefore, the development of new antibiotics is required.

Antibiotics market share perceptions

Some of the prominent companies in the market are Pfizer, Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals; Abbott Laboratories; GlaxoSmithKline plc; Sanofi S.A.; Novartis AG; Bayer AG; Bristol Myers Squibb Company; Eli Lilly and Company; and Astellas Pharma, Inc. With a very rare patented products accessible currently, generic producers are prominent in the market.

Key marketing strategies undertaken by most of these firms include product development, regional expansion, and collaborative development.

By the report analysis, North America presently controls the market for antibiotics and is anticipated to maintain its stronghold for a few more years. This region is expected to increase its market share in the future, owing to the increased adoption of antibiotics. The United States owns the majority of the market in the North American region, due to the fact that the United States has the highest antibiotic prescribing rate.

A business Corporation that primarily manufactured the patented drug attempts to make maximum income before the patent expires. Once the patent terminates, there will be numerous competitors who starts manufacturing the generic formulations. They have the same pharmacological activity and composition as the original drug. As a result of this, the price is reduced. Many individuals can afford medications, thus, resulting in enhanced healthcare effects. Though, random drug usage also precedes to drug resistance and other impediments.