Market Challenges And Opportunities

Impact of COVID-19 on Demand and Supply of Topical Corticosteroids

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in various countries across the globe have impacted the financial status of businesses across all sectors including private healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire supply chain of the healthcare industry mainly due to strict lockdown in several regions. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economy of various regions across the globe in three main ways; 1) by directly affecting production and demand of drugs; 2) by creating disruptions in distribution channels; and 3) financial impact on companies and financial markets. Several countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore are facing problems with regards to transportation and distribution of healthcare products.

There was a strong impact on topical corticosteroids market during COVID-19 pandemic, owing to increasing COVID-19 associated surge of atopic dermatitis leading to increase in use of topical corticosteroids. For instance, a survey conducted in Hubei (China) and published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in March 2020 found that 97 % of hospital staff experienced skin trauma as a result of constant COVID-19 infection-prevention methods. Moreover, in May 2020, a research published in the British Medical Journal reported an upsurge in incidents of skin injuries among healthcare personnel in the UK.

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