Global Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Market 2015-2019

Market landscape of acute lymphocytic leukemia

Acute lymphocytic leukemia or acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is a malignancy of the blood cells that affects the lymphoblasts or leukemic blasts, which witnesses an uncontrolled cell division. The main symptoms a patient exhibits are weakness, tiredness, dizziness, fever, shortness of breath, frequent infections, bruising, and bleeding. Currently, the disease cannot be cured completely but the risk can be reduced by administering medication.

Technavio’s market research analysts expect the global acute lymphocytic leukemia market to grow at a steady rate and post a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. One of the major factors contributing to the growth of the market is the provision for orphan drugs. For instance, in the US, orphan designation for a drug means incentives like tax credits for qualified clinical testing, exemption from prescription drug user fees unless indicated for additional non-orphan indications, and market exclusivity for seven years.

Segmentation of the acute lymphocytic leukemia market by route of administration

• Oral
• Parenteral

Many medications are administered through the oral route to guarantee a systemic effect. The oral route is a sub-division of enteral administration and is considered to be one of the safest and most preferred routes of drug administration.

Geographical segmentation of the acute lymphocytic leukemia market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA