The skytrofa market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the skytrofa market size has seen a XX (HCAGR) increment. The market is expected to expand from $XX million in 2024 to $XX million in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX%.
The previous growth can be attributed to escalations in growth deficiencies, the emergence of online pharmacies, enhanced focus on passenger safety, an uptick in diagnoses, and rising blood sugar levels.
The skytrofa market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Over the forthcoming years, the market size of skytrofa is projected to witness an XX% (FCAGR) surge, eventually attaining a value of $XX million by 2029 through a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of XX%.
This growth in the projected timeline can be associated with factors such as the escalation of government initiatives, the growing elderly populace, an increase in growth hormone deficiency cases, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and a rising count of clinical trials. Significant trends during this predicted period include technological breakthroughs, advancements in drug delivery systems, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as a shift towards innovative pediatric treatments.
The advancement of the skytrofa market is anticipated to be propelled by the escalating demand for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This treatment, which substitutes hormones like progesterone and estrogen, is used to ease the symptoms of hormonal imbalances and menopause. The increasing need for HRT is a result of an aging population coupled with a growing recognition of its benefits in managing symptoms associated with menopause. Skytrofa, through subcutaneous injections, triggers growth and development and is used to treat growth hormone deficiency in HRT. For example, as per the National Health Service, a government department based in the UK, 11 million items of HRT were prescribed in England during 2022-23. This reveals a 47% increase compared to the prior year of 2021-22. Furthermore, around 2.3 million patients were given HRT prescriptions, marking a 29% surge from the previous year. Thus, the mounting demand for hormone replacement therapy is fueling the expansion of the skytrofa market.
The skytrofa market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Indication: Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Turner Syndrome, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
2) By Formulation: Liquid Formulation, Subcutaneous Injection
3) By Distribution Channel: Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies
4) By End User: Hospital, Clinicals, Ambulatory Care, Home Care
The primary trend in the skytrofa market is the emphasis on the creation of innovative products, such as sustained-release growth hormones, to improve patient compliance and ease of treatment. Sustained-release growth hormones are versions of the growth hormone that require less frequent administration - usually weekly or monthly - while still maintaining efficacy compared to daily doses. For example, in September 2023, Ascendis Pharma A/S, a biotech research firm based in Denmark, introduced SKYTROFA (lonapegsomatropin) in Germany. This once-weekly treatment option is intended for children and teenagers between the ages of 3 and 18 who suffer from growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This pioneering therapy strives to simplify the treatment process by providing a less rigorous dosing schedule than daily growth hormone treatments. It incorporates pegylation technology to lengthen the drug's half-life, allowing it to provide maintained effects over a week with a single dose. This progress is targeted at enhancing patient compliance, minimizing the inconvenience of regular injections, and ultimately improving the overall standard of care for young patients.
Major companies operating in the skytrofa market are:
• Ascendis Pharma A/S
North America was the largest region in the skytrofa market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the skytrofa market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.