Generics:

Visiongain
Market Study  November 2005

Generic companies and the drugs they produce are now an important part of the major pharmaceutical markets. The growth rate in the industry is increasing, nine of the top ten fastest growing pharmaceutical companies are generic and the demand for cheaper drugs is increasing.

In 2004 the total world market for generic prescription drugs was $39.6bn with a growth rate of 12%. Visiongain predicts that a similar growth rate will result in 2005 and will then increase to reach a peak of 14% in the period 2008-2010. With over 39 major drugs due to lose their patent protection before 2010, generic companies are prepared to gain even further market share.

By 2010 generic revenues will have reached $83.9bn, with an overall 13.33% CAGR for the period 2004-2010, as estimated by visiongain. This is a high growth rate for any market and it is important especially when world branded drug growth rates are beginning to falter with growth rates of only 5-7% p.a. expected for the same forecast period.

The report examines the key aspects of the top ten generic companies including recent acquisitions and mergers as well as the latest financial results. It is a constantly changing market with companies merging to improve overall competitive position.

Why you should buy this report

• Examines the latest generic company strategy 
• Investigates the success and failure of the Hatch-Waxman Act
• Comments on the importance of generic biopharmaceuticals
• Comparative analysis of the top ten generic companies
• Regional sales information is compared
• Key litigation issues are outlined
  

The companies that are examined here and the whole industry area is one that is very important to the future of the pharmaceutical industry. The strategy and movements of these companies will likley affect your business in some way. You need to pay attention to these companies, don't delay, buy this report today to find out about their impact on your industry.

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