Specialty Generics Market Growth & Trends
The global specialty generics market size is expected to reach USD 148.7 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2022 to 2030. The growth in the market is largely driven by increasing product approvals and the rising prevalence of complex chronic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.
In April 2022, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories launched a methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection in the U.S. for the treatment of patients with arthritis, blood disorders, and certain rare cancers. Furthermore, in June 2022, Elixir launched copay solutions enhancement program for the management of specialty generic medication prices. Under this program, an eligible patient receives a generic version of specialty medication at zero cost. Thus, the launch of new low-cost generic injectables and the availability of such programs is projected to fuel market growth.
Increased claim settlements and availability of specialty generic drugs increase their prescription rates due to the high safety, efficacy, and tolerability associated with them. According to the Human Resources Benefits Office University of Michigan annual report (2021), around 1,383 claims were settled for specialty generic drugs such as glatiramer acetate (Copaxone/Glatopa), teriflunomide (Aubagio), and fingolimod (Gilenya) in 2021, compared to 1,360 in 2020, with a rise of 1.7% for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.
However, high costs associated with specialty generics may hamper their uptake. The lack of ability to attract patients toward drugs, marketing rights acquired by companies for off-patent drugs with no generic competition, and small target patient pool, subsequently increases the prices of products. According to the University of Michigan Prescription Drug Plan Formulary report, the average cost of specialty generic is over USD 4,500 monthly per person, compared to USD 17 to 22 for a generic prescription.
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Specialty Generics Market Report Highlights
- Based on type, the injectables segment dominated the market in 2021. It is estimated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period due to its high prescription rate on account of long-term effects, and immediate absorption compared to oral drugs
- Based on application, the oncology segment is expected to witness significant growth during the projection period owing to the increasing prevalence of cancer. According to Globocan, the number of new cancer cases is anticipated to reach 28.4 million within the next two decades worldwide
- On the basis of end-use, the specialty pharmacy segment dominated the market in 2021 owing to features like timely delivery, optimized patient access, and effective distribution management
- Based on region, North America dominated the market in 2021 due to the presence of supportive regulatory policies regarding the approval of new products. The U.S. FDA introduced Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) under the Hatch-Waxman act to quicken the approval of new generic drugs
