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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs are medications and therapies designed to manage and slow the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that leads to muscle weakness and degeneration. These drugs target the underlying genetic mutations, improve muscle function, and enhance quality of life. The primary goal of these drugs is to preserve muscle strength, delay disease progression, and increase mobility in individuals with DMD.
The main types of drugs in the duchenne muscular dystrophy market include exon skipping drugs, corticosteroids, gene therapy, and other treatments. Exon skipping drugs are specialized therapies that enable the body to produce a functional, albeit shorter, version of the dystrophin protein by bypassing defective sections of the dystrophin gene during protein synthesis. These drugs are administered through oral and injectable routes, and they are distributed via several channels, including hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies.
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The duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drug market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.83 billion in 2024 to $3.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to advancements in diagnostic capabilities, the expansion of patient registries and data collection, a surge in demand for DMD treatments, a growing pipeline of clinical-stage therapies, and increased regulatory incentives.
The duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drug market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.42 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rise of early-stage biotech entrants, an increase in real-world evidence and post-marketing data, higher health expenditure, growing demand for early intervention treatments, and an expansion in off-label corticosteroid use. Major trends during this period include a surge in biotech innovation, the integration of digital health and wearable technology, growing interest in personalized and mutation-specific therapies, and advancements in gene therapy and CRISPR technologies.
The increasing focus on personalized medicine is expected to significantly drive the growth of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs market. Personalized medicine involves tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, optimizing outcomes and enhancing care. The rising demand for personalized medicine is largely due to advancements in genomic technologies, which allow for the precise identification of genetic variations and the development of treatments tailored to individual needs. Personalized medicine benefits DMD drugs by offering targeted therapies based on genetic profiles, making treatments more effective. It also facilitates drug development by concentrating on specific genetic mutations, thus improving treatment outcomes and overall patient care. For example, in February 2024, the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 26 new personalized medicines in 2023, a substantial increase from the 12 approved in 2022. Therefore, the growth of personalized medicine is a key driver of the DMD drugs market.
Leading companies in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as corticosteroids, to improve muscle strength, slow disease progression, and enhance patient outcomes. Corticosteroids are steroid hormones naturally produced by the adrenal glands or synthesized as medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. For instance, in March 2024, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, a US-based biopharmaceutical company, launched AGAMREE (vamorolone) oral suspension 40 mg/mL, an FDA-approved treatment for DMD in patients aged two and older. AGAMREE is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation and stabilizing muscle cell membranes, which helps slow disease progression.
In July 2023, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, a US-based biopharmaceutical company, acquired an exclusive North American license for vamorolone (AGAMREE), a DMD drug, from Santhera Pharmaceuticals for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to expand its portfolio and offer a more effective treatment option for DMD patients, addressing the growing demand for safer and more targeted therapies. Santhera Pharmaceuticals, a Switzerland-based company, specializes in developing innovative therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Major players in the duchenne muscular dystrophy drugs market are Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S.A., Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis AG, GSK plc, Eli Lilly and Company, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Italfarmaco S.p.A, Sarepta Therapeutics Inc., PTC Therapeutics Inc., FibroGen Inc., Wave Life Sciences Ltd., Solid Biosciences Inc., NS Pharma, Capricor Therapeutics Inc., Santhera Pharmaceuticals, ReveraGen BioPharma, Antisense Therapeutics Limited, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc., EspeRare Foundation, Satellos Bioscience Inc.
North America was the largest region in the duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) drugs market consists of sales of utrophin modulators, anti-inflammatory agents and myostatin inhibitors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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