The pegintron market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market scale for pegintron has seen a XX (HCAGR) recently. This market is projected to expand from $XX million in 2024 to $XX million in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of XX%.
The upsurge during the historic period results from the burgeoning demand for effective treatments, enhanced awareness about liver ailments, a rise in clinical trials and research, an increase in patient support programs, and the scaling-up of global health initiatives.
The pegintron market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Over the coming years, the market size for Pegintron is projected to witness XX% of FCAGR. By the year 2029, the market value is anticipated to expand to $XX million, representing an annual compounded growth rate of XX%.
This forecasted growth could be ascribed to a few key factors such as the broadening of pharmaceutical research and development, an upsurge in the aging population, the growth seen in the cosmetics industry, heightening awareness about health challenges, and the rise of new areas of therapy. The prediction period is also expected to see significant trends like the shift towards direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), the use of artificial intelligence in drug development, advancements in PEGylation technology, and the unification of 3D printing and bioconjugation technologies.
The escalating incidence of hepatitis C is predicted to fuel the expansion of the pegintron market in the future. Hepatitis C is a viral infection, inflicted by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), that mainly impacts the liver. This mounting incidence of hepatitis C adds pressure on healthcare infrastructures, spurring the need for effective diagnostic instruments, antiviral therapies, and public health measures. Pegintron, a form of pegylated interferon alfa-2b, aids in treating hepatitis C by boosting the immune system’s capabilities to combat the virus. This is achieved through augmented efficacy owing to its prolonged half-life, which permits less common dosing and improves adherence among patients when used alongside antiviral drugs like ribavirin. For example, a report by the National Library of Medicine (a US-based national library) in September 2024 stated that 23,273 hepatitis C cases were noted in 29 EU/EEA nations in 2022, with a gross incidence rate of 6.2 per 100,000 population. This figure shows a 38% surge from 2021. Hence, the escalating incidence of hepatitis C is propelling the expansion of the pegintron market.
The pegintron market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Indication: Chronic Hepatitis C, Chronic Hepatitis B
2) By Distribution Channel: Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies
3) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Homecare Settings
Major companies operating in the pegintron market include:
• Merck & Co. Inc.
North America was the largest region in the pegintron market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pegintron market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.