U.S. SUCRALFATE MARKET ANALYSIS

Market Challenges And Opportunities

Increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and H. pylori-associated infections is expected to propel the market growth

Rising incidence of gastric ulcers caused due to use of nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and H. pylori infection is expected to drive the U.S. sucralfate market. According to the study by Deccan College of Medical Sciences, 2016, an estimated 95% of duodenal and 70% of gastric ulcers are caused due to Helicobacter pylori. Furthermore, the same study also stated that around 14-25% of gastric and duodenal ulcers are associated with NSAID use.

Rising prevalence of peptic ulcers is expected to bolster the market growth. According to the data published by ScienceDirect Journal in 2016, duodenal ulcers are more common type of peptic ulcers and its prevalence was around 6% to 12% in the U.S.

Increasing collaboration and acquisition strategies adopted by market players is expected to bolster the market growth

The U.S. sucralfate market is expected to witness significant growth, owing to increasing inorganic growth strategies such as collaboration and acquisitions by market players. For instance, in 2014, Aptalis Pharma Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of Carafate, was acquired by Forest Laboratories, Inc., a fully integrated, specialty pharmaceutical company. Forest agreed to acquire Aptalis from TPG, the global private investment firm, for US$ 2.9 billion in cash.

Increasing applications and uses of sucralfate in the U.S. is expected to drive the market growth. According to the American Broncho Esophagological Association report, in April 2018, use of sucralfate along with honey aids in treatment of esophageal injury in infants and children. Esophageal injury in infants and children are associated with consumption of Button Batteries (BB), small disc-shaped batteries commonly found in toys.

Moreover, increasing prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori infection is expected to bolster the U.S. sucralfate market over the forecast period. For instance, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the prevalence of GERD was reported in the range from 15% to 30% in the U.S. in 2014. Similarly, according to the data published in American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Journal in 2017, the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori positive infection is 35.6% among the population in the U.S.