The small cell lung cancer therapeutics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for therapeutics of small cell lung cancer has seen a significant surge. It's projected that the market will expand from $6.62 billion in 2024 to $7.56 billion in 2025, resulting in a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%.
The phenomenal growth during the historical period can be linked to the escalating number of small cell lung cancer cases, increased cognizance of the disease, a rising demand for efficient and easily accessible treatments, and also state-run initiatives.
The small cell lung cancer therapeutics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for therapeutics for small cell lung cancer is predicted to experience rapid expansion in the coming years, with its value projected to reach $12.35 billion by 2029. This suggests an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%.
The predicted growth during the forecast period is attributed to factors such as increased investment in research and development activities for small cell lung cancer therapies, a surge in tobacco smoking, growth in chemotherapy and rising healthcare expenditure. The major trends anticipated in the forecast period are the improvement in early detection and diagnostic techniques, the expansion of clinical trials, advancements in radiation treatment and the progression of immunotherapy.
The small-cell lung cancer therapeutics market is expected to experience significant growth due to the rising incidence of lung cancer. Lung cancer, a malignant ailment characterized by unrestrained growth of abnormal cells in pulmonary tissues, usually manifests in symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and breathlessness. The common approach to treating lung cancer, including small cell version, involves a mix of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and sometimes target-based therapies; these collectively enhance survival rates and life quality for patients. The American Cancer Society, for example, reported approximately 238,340 new lung cancer cases (117,550 in men, 120,790 in women) and roughly 127,070 deaths (67,160 in men, 59,910 in women) in January 2023 tied to the disease the previous year. Hence, the increasing lung cancer incidents are fueling the growth of the small-cell lung cancer therapeutics market.
The small cell lung cancer therapeutics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Drug Type: Atezolizumab, Topotecan, Lurbinectedin, Durvalumab, Methotrexate, Pembrolizumab
2) By Treatment Type: Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Other Treatment Types
3) By Route Of Administration: Oral, Parenteral, Other Routes Of Administrations
4) By End-Users: Hospitals, Cancer Therapy Centers, Other End-Users
Major firms involved in the therapeutics of small-cell lung cancer are concentrating on the production of novel items, including monoclonal antibodies. These inventions aim to boost the effectiveness of targeted treatments and enhance patients' health results. Monoclonal antibodies are molecules developed in laboratories to attach to specific antigens, guaranteeing both uniformity and accuracy from a singular immune cell clone. Due to their targeted nature, these antibodies are heavily utilized in cancer and autoimmune disease treatments. For example, Serplulimab was introduced to lung cancer patients by PT Kalbe Farma Tbk, a healthcare provider based in Indonesia, in March 2024. This fully humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, Serplulimab, proved to be highly effective as an initial treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). It increased the median overall survival rate to 15.4 months, an improvement from the 10.9 months observed with chemotherapy alone. It also showed an improved rate of progression-free survival and an elevated objective response rate in clinical trials, confirming its potential as an effective treatment for patients previously untreated for this severe cancer type.
Major companies operating in the small cell lung cancer therapeutics market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Johnson and Johnson Private Limited
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
• AbbVie Inc.
• Bayer AG
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals
• Novartis AG
• Merck and Co. Inc.
• Sanofi S.A
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Astrazeneca PLC
• GSK PLC
• Medtronic PLC
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Gilead Sciences Inc.
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
• Mylan N.V.
• Astellas Pharma Inc.
• Daiichi Sankyo Company Ltd.
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Aurobindo Pharma Limited
• Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the small cell Lung cancer therapeutics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in small cell lung cancer therapeutics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.