The global market for antifungal therapeutics was valued at $10.7 billion in 2011 and is projected to reach $12.2 billion in 2016, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%.

The U.S. market accounted for nearly $4.5 billion in 2011 and is projected to total nearly $4.9 billion in 2016, a CAGR of 1.7%

The European market totalled $3.6 billion in 2011 and is projected to be worth $3.9 billion in 2016, a CAGR of 1.5%.

Reasons for Doing this Study

Fungi are highly resistant microbiological eukaryotic microorganisms. In other words, they are becoming drug-resistant to the approved compounds and some therapies later in clinical development. The therapies are designed to eradicate them through the various antifungal mechanisms of action, such as disrupting reproductive capabilities, destroying cell walls, or modifying fungal DNA and cell functioning. It is a given fact that infestations in humans, animals, plants and the environment are on the rise, with many having lethal consequences in both the immunocompetent and the immunocompromised.

That being the case, we were particularly interested in examining the antifungal market growth of developing products depicting efficacy. We are including data regarding the market shift for those products that are now relegated to over-the-counter (OTC) status previously having only been provided by prescription, and to identify new antifungal research, development, new drug applications and novel approaches to the market.

Intended Audience

This report was prepared as a study of the global antifungal marketplace based on fungal infections and infestations with a focus on human therapeutics. Information is presented on the antifungal industry in general, pharmaceuticals and chemical agents, new technology within the market, new and novel drug applications and market-related issues -- in many cases actual revenue is given for the period of 2010 and 2011, with projections of trends and compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) 2011 through 2016.

This study will be of significant interest to hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical researchers, pharmaceutical company marketing executives, contract research organizations (CROs), chemists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmaceutical directors, product managers and representatives, all manner of institutional directors ranging from nursing homes and schools to long-term-care facilities both public and private. It will also be of interest to biologists and those interested in the field of mycology.

Scope of Report

This study examines human applications both marketed and in the development of antifungal technologies. In an extensive analysis, BCC examines each market segment, presents its current market status, and presents various forecasts for growth over the next five years. Other factors such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restrictions, government legislation, fungal resistance, and changes in consumerism such as a greater demand for OTC medications and/or natural and alternative remedies are also highlighted. Our financial and sales analysis focuses on the available figures from 2010 to 2011, with estimates for 2016, including CAGR as a percentage.

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