The neurofibromatosis treatment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for neurofibromatosis treatment has seen significant expansion in recent times. The growth is forecasted to increase from $13.09 billion in 2024 to $14.96 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%.
The surge during the historic period can be ascribed to factors such as an aging population, advances in ophthalmology, a focus on patient-centered care, and worldwide accessibility to healthcare.
The neurofibromatosis treatment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market for neurofibromatosis treatment is predicted to witness swift expansion. The market value is set to rise to $24.54 billion by 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
This growth over the projected period can be credited to factors such as research and drug advancements, telemedicine and distant monitoring, patient learning and assistance, as well as reimbursement policies. Key trends during this forecast period encompass vision rehabilitation services, cooperative care models, data analytics and artificial intelligence, along with optic nerve prosthetics and implants.
The expansion of the neurofibromatosis treatment market is projected to be boosted by surging healthcare expenses. Healthcare infrastructure encapsulates all financial commitments associated with medical care, preventive steps, public health efforts, rehabilitation, community health endeavors, and health studies. The funds for healthcare are pivotal in advancing the neurofibromatosis treatment as it encompasses multiple medical procedures such as surgical operations, biopsies, and imaging tests like MRI and CT scans. These expenditures also support a variety of healthcare services, including general medical care and neurofibrosis treatments, among others. For instance, the Office for National Statistics, a government department based in the UK, stated in their May 2024 report, the total healthcare spending grew nominally by 5.6% from 2022 to 2023, a marking contrast to the growth of a mere 0.9% in the preceding year 2022. Consequently, the escalating healthcare expenditure facilitates the expansion of the neurofibromatosis treatment market. The upward trajectory of the neurofibromatosis treatment market is anticipated to be fueled by a surge in research and development (R&D) efforts. The term R&D activities here stands for the growing commitment of various organizations to fund systematic exploration and original projects targeting the development of new goods, technologies, or procedures. The increasing intensity of R&D work is propelled by the ongoing requirement for innovation to sustain a competitive edge, cater to consumer's expectations and adapt accordingly to technology advancements. The emphasis to produce more effective treatments for neurofibromatosis incites greater R&D work as companies delve into the foundational mechanisms of the disorder and probe new therapeutic alternatives. The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a trade organization representing the European pharmaceutical industry, cites in June 2023 that the total pharmaceutical R&D outlay in Europe was $49,500 million (€44,500 million) in 2022, signifying an approximate increase of around 6.45% from $46,500 million (€42,533 million) in 2021. Hence, the escalating R&D activities spurs the growth of the neurofibromatosis treatment market.
The neurofibromatosis treatment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), Schwannomatosis
2) By Treatment: Medications, Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Other Treatments
3) By End-Users: Hospitals, Clinics, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1): Surgical Interventions, Medication for Symptom Management, Genetic Counseling
2) By Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2): Surgical Interventions, Radiation Therapy, Medication for Symptom Management
3) By Schwannomatosis: Surgical Interventions, Pain Management Therapies, Genetic Counseling
Prominent players in the neurofibromatosis treatment arena are focused on the creation of novel drugs and exploratory targeted therapies like MEK inhibitors to maintain their market stance. MEK inhibitors are a category of targeted treatments that halt the MEK enzyme, a component of the MAPK signaling trajectory, aiding cancers and genetic diseases such as neurofibromatosis treatment by hinderance of cell enlargement and tumor advancement. For instance, SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical firm based in the US, concluded its submission for a new drug application to the FDA in March 2024. This was for Mirdametinib, a treatment devised for both children and adults with NF1-PN. Mirdametinib is a selective MEK inhibitor developed to focus on specific pathways that stimulate the growth of neurofibromas. The FDA is set to assess the safety and efficiency of this treatment in their review process, which could potentially enhance the health prospects of individuals affected by NF1-PN significantly.
Major companies operating in the neurofibromatosis treatment market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
• Merck & Co. Inc.
• AbbVie Inc.
• Novartis AG
• Sanofi S.A.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• AstraZeneca PLC
• GSK PLC
• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Gilead Sciences Inc.
• Amgen Inc.
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
• BioMarin Pharmaceutical
• Allergan
• BeiGene Ltd.
• BioXcel Therapeutics Inc.
• Blueprint Medicines Corp.
• Genway BioTech
• SpringWorks Therapeutics
• LGM Pharma LLC
• Biotechnica Pharma Global
• Affymax Inc.
North America was the largest region in the neurofibromatosis treatment market in 2024. The regions covered in neurofibromatosis treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.