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Persistence Market Research Released New Market Report The U.S Market Study on
Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drugs -
2024 the bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market in the U.S. was valued at USD 473.3 million
in 2013 and is estimated to reach a market worth of USD 439.8 million in 2024, at a CAGR
of2.7%from 2012 to 2018 and (-3.73%) from 2018 to 2024.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva - the clear membrane that covers the
outermost layer of an eye and the inner surface of eyelids. Conjunctivitis is segmented into
three major categories: infective (viral and bacterial), allergic, and irritant (chemical).
Bacterial conjunctivitis is one of the most commonly observed eye problems across all age
groups, generally caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Moraxella lacunata,
Haemophilus influenza, and others (e.g. Chlamydia trachomatis, Proteus mirabilis, etc.). As
reported by Healio (specialty medical news and journal publisher), approximately 5 million
acute bacterial conjunctivitis cases are reported in the U.S. each year. Thus, high prevalence
of bacterial conjunctivitis in the country demands effective medications, thereby driving the
growth of the bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market in the U.S.However, despite the
increasing incidence of bacterial conjunctivitis, the overall bacterial conjunctivitis market in
the U.S. is likely to witness negative growth due to the patent expirations of major
blockbuster drugs such as Vigamox, Moxeza, Zymaxid, and Besivance in the next few years.
Rise in ophthalmic bacterial infections is increasing the demand for antibacterial drugs in the
U.S. According to a clinical study conducted by the scientists Amir A. Azari and Neal P.
Barney, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in 2013,
bacterial conjunctivitis accounts for over 50% of the conjunctivitis cases in the U.S. It also
quoted that the incidence of bacterial conjunctivitis was estimated to be 135 in 10,000 in a
single study.These statistics indicate that the U.S. is witnessing high incidence of bacterial
conjunctivitis, hence leading to increased demand for bacterial conjunctivitis drugs in the
country.
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With the loss of patent exclusivity, generics would offer physicians a broad range of
affordable medications to prescribe, thereby significantly reducing the overall size of the
bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market in the U.S. Hence, the future market growth would be
contingent on commercialization of novel drugs for new indications. However, it has been
observed that although the incidence rate of bacterial conjunctivitis is moderate in the U.S.,
the risk of morbidity is less, due to which the novel product pipeline for bacterial
conjunctivitis is weak/dry. At present, only a few novel compounds are under investigation in
both preclinical and clinical settings for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
The U.S. bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market displays intense competitive rivalry among
existing players, as currently the market is highly fragmented comprising both large and
small pharmaceutical companies. Key players profiled in this study include organizations
such as Actavis plc, Akorn, Inc., Bayer AG, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd., Merck & Co., Inc.,
Ciprofloxacin
Ofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Moxifloxacin
Gatifloxacin
Besifloxacin
Aminoglycosides
Tobramycin
Gentamycin
Macrolides
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Others
Market History:
Bacterial conjunctivitis is one of the common eye problems faced worldwide, usually caused by various
bacterium such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, Moraxella lacunata, Haemophilus
influenza, and others (for instance, Chlamydia trachomatis, Proteus mirabilis, etc.). These organisms
cause conjunctivitis with a higher level of redness and could spread through hand to the eye or sexual
contact. Generally, bacterial conjunctivitis is acute as well as self-limiting and does not lead to any major
health problem. Moreover, the disease can be treated on its own, hence the exact estimate of
epidemiology of this disease has not been studied or established in many countries including the
developed markets such as the U.S.Antibiotics in the form of ointment or eye drops are prescribed by
ophthalmologists and optometrists for treating bacterial conjunctivitis.Increasing the incidence of bacterial
conjunctivitis is the major driver of the bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market in the U.S.
The U.S. bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market has been segmented based on drug classes most
commonly used for the respective treatment. Based on the same, the market has been segmented into
fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, macrolides and others. Fluoroquinolones market for bacterial
conjunctivitis has been further studied for ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin
and besifloxacin. Aminolgycosides are further segmented into tobramycin and gentamycin. Similarly,
erythromycin and azithromycin together represent the macrolides segment. Other antibacterials segment
cumulatively comprisesbacitracin, doxycycline, polymyxin, and fusidic acid used for the treatment of
bacterial conjunctivitis. Among these drug classes, the fourth-generation fluoroquinolones emerged as the
segment leader accounting for over 70% of the total U.S. bacterial conjunctivitis drugs market in 2013.
Owing to their high efficacy against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains and broad spectrum activity,
fluoroquinolones were able to dominate the overall market in 2013. However, the market for
fluoroquinolones is expected to decline due to the growing influx of generic formulations, growing
prevalence of drug resistance bacterial strains, and imminent patent expirations of leading branded
formulations such as Vigamox, Besivance, and Moxeza.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the incidence
rate of bacterial conjunctivitis in the U.S. was estimated to be 135 in 10,000 individuals. Furthermore, the
article stated that the cost of treating bacterial conjunctivitis ranges from USD 377 million to USD 857
million annually in the U.S. It also quoted that majority of conjunctivitis patients are originally treated by
primary care physicians rather than eye care professionals. Around 1% of all primary care office visits in
the U.S. are related to conjunctivitis. Bacterial infestation is the second most common cause of infectious
conjunctivitis and accounts for 50% to 75% cases among children. This pattern was observed more
frequently from December 2012 to April 2013.Thus, potential incidence of bacterial conjunctivitis is one of
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.2 Market Segmentation
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Assumptions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: U.S. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drugs Market
Chapter 3 U.S. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drugs Market Overview
3.1 Market Dynamics and Overview
3.2 Incidence Rate of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in the U.S.
3.3 Market Drivers
3.3.1 Rising Incidence of Ophthalmic Bacterial Infection
3.3.2 Susceptibility Among Various Age Groups Ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics
3.4 Market Restraints
3.4.1 Increasing Genericization of Antibacterial Drugs Could Lead to a Crowded and
Unprofitable Market
3.4.2 Upcoming Patent Expirations likely to Hinder Market Growth
3.4.3 Burgeoning Multi-Drug Resistant Bacterial Strains Expected To Hinder Market
Growth
3.5 Market Opportunities
3.5.1 Implementation of Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) Business Models
3.5.2 Focus on Designing and Producing Combination Drug Products
3.6 Event Impact Assessment: U.S. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Market
3.7 Regulatory Framework
3.8 Patents and Patent Challenges: Overview
3.9 List of API Manufacturers
3.10 Key Discontinued Products: U.S. Bacterial Conjunctivitis Drugs Market
3.10.1 Oxytetracycline/Polymyxin B
3.10.2 Sulfisoxazole Ophthalmic
3.10.3 Phenylephrine/Sulfacetamide Sodium
3.10.4 Chloramphenicol
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