The global biosimilars market is set for continued growth owing to patent expirations of some of the best-known biologics in the coming years. Despite many practical biosimilars challenges in Europe and the US, both these regions will continue to mature and offer growth opportunities to players in the sector. However, the downward price pressure in the biosimilars market indicates intense competition among key players in the sector. In this scenario, a key differentiator for biosimilars companies will be the ability to design and implement new development and commercial models. By doing so, players can offset the impact of declining prices and rising competition. Our biosimilars market forecast estimates that sales in the sector will surpass $ 10 billion in size by 2022. In this article, healthcare industry experts at Infiniti Research identify some top-of-mind themes that are set to shape the biosimilars market in the years to come and also evaluates what players can do to stand out in the dynamic market.
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Market development in the US and Europe
Due to the increasing acceptance of biosimilars as equal to patented drugs in terms of safety, efficacy, immunogenicity, sales in the biosimilars market in Europe is growing at an unprecedented rate. However, the progress in the biosimilars market across the European region remains uneven. The demand for retail products and self-injectable biologics has weaker demand. This indicates reflects lower levels of awareness in these segments when compared to hospital-administered products. In contrast, the biosimilars market growth in the US remains fairly flat. In the US, only three biosimilars are currently actively marketed while others remain tied up in patent disputes or are awaiting patent expiry. Furthermore, several regulatory efforts in progress in the US add to the challenges of players in the US biosimilars market.
Price management to create value
Pricing is a vital factor that plays a crucial role in the success of a biosimilar product. Price optimization helps manufacturers create greater leverage in their commercial budgets. This can, in turn, be used to enhance competitive positioning, improve business growth and even create product differentiation in the biosimilars market. As in the generics and MedTech sectors, a sound price-to-volume model is vital in the biosimilars market to make the right tradeoffs across accounts. A strong model can better support contract management based on a real-time understanding of the biosimilars market. Moreover, it can also enable quick decisions and help manufacturers calibrate risk/reward ratios.
Agile go-to-market strategies
Given the intense market competition, biosimilar companies are gradually evolving into highly technical and specialized organizations. As the current generation of biosimilars is complex in comparison to the earlier generations, it is essential to ensure that they are tested and launched in a much more restricted analytical and clinical environment. Additionally, biosimilars companies must also have the ability to take bold decisions on where to invest and identify ways to set up a commercial footprint. It is also important for companies in the sector to demonstrate the ability to rapidly trade-off resources based on dynamic market conditions.
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