Abstract
This research service discusses technology and strategy trends relative to the drug delivery market. It provides overview snapshots and highlights of drug delivery technology sector topics for implant delivery, oral modified release, and nanobiotechnology. Also discussed are business strategy trends currently important in drug delivery relative to business development, licensing, and lifecycle management.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Drug Delivery Topics
- Overview and Scope
2 SNAPSHOTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Technology
- Implant Technologies: Expected to Remain a Niche but Effective Method of Drug Delivery
- Oral Extended Release: Snapshots and Benefits
- Oral Controlled Release: Necessity or Compulsion?
- Nanobiotechnology: Delivering Revenue and Exciting Promise for the Future
- Business and Strategy
- Drug Delivery' s Increasing Importance to Big Pharma and Specialty Pharma
- Drug Delivery is Integral to Lifecycle Strategies
3 APPENDIX
- Decision Support Databases
- Number of Biotechnology Companies
- Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure
- Pharmaceutical R&D Expenditure As Percentage of Pharmaceutical Market
- Total Healthcare Expenditure
- Total Population
