[March 15, 2013]

Research and Markets: Transdermal Drug Patches to 2018 Products, Indications, Markets and Forecasts

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5vv6b9/transdermal_drug) has announced the addition of the "Transdermal Drug Patches to 2018 Products, Indications, Markets and Forecasts" report to their offering.

Transdermal drug patches offer the advantages of ease of use, painlessness, disposability, control of drug delivery and avoidance of first-pass metabolism by the liver. Advances in synthetic materials and patch design have led to patches that are more esthetically acceptable and that are capable of delivering sustained dosing of active compounds for several days in a smaller package. Growth in demand for drug patches is being driven by several factors - factors with strong demographic and population trend underpinnings. Further improvements to transdermal transport and the introduction of new patch designs will keep this segment expanding through 2018.

Highlights

- Analyzes and evaluates prescription skin patch products and assesses risks and market potential

- Analyzes patch designs, technologies and patch development issues

- Provides assessments of transdermal drug patch products in two dozen key market segments

- Provides market data and forecasts to 2018

- Profiles patch manufacturers, their product development activities and strategies

Key Topics Covered

Executive Summary

The Market Opportunity

Transdermal Drug Delivery Dynamics

Demand Drivers

Competitive Landscape

Factors Limiting Growth

Pharmacokinetics & Dosage Forms

Patch Manufacturing Dynamics

Patch Manufacturing Company Profiles

Product Analysis - FDA-Approved Drugs Delivered via Transdermal Patches

Alkaloids

Androgens

Antidepressants

Antiemetics

Antispasmodics

CNS Stimulants

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Dopamine Agonists

Hormone Replacement

Hypotensive Agents

Local Anesthetics

NSAIDs

Opioid Analgesics

Progestrins

Trinitrates

Market Analysis - Transdermal Drug Patch Therapeutics

ADHD

Addiction

Contraception

Cardiovascular/Angina

Depression

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hypertension

Motion Sickness

Neurology

Osteoporosis

Pain Management

Market Factors

Regulatory Issues

IP and Expiring Patents

Rx-to-OTC Switching

Patient Compliance and Ease of Use

Healthcare Economics

Profiles of Market Participants

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5vv6b9/transdermal_drug

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