Antiviral Drugs Market, by Drug Class (DNA Polymerase Inhibitors, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Protease Inhibitors, Neuraminidase Inhibitors and Others), by Type (Branded and Generics), by Application (HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes, Influenza, and Others), by Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies ), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2021 - 2028
Antiviral drugs are prescription medicine such as pills, liquid, or intravenous solution to treat HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses, influenza A and B viruses, and herpes viruses. Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics, which fight against bacterial infections.
Furthermore, the global antiviral drugs market is driven by increasing prevalence of viral infection such as HIV/AIDS. For instance, according to the report of Joint United Nations Programme (UNAIDS) (2021), there were 37.9 million people suffering from HIV/AIDS and around 770,000 people died from this disease globally in 2020.
Market Dynamics
Key players are focusing on product approvals to strengthen their position in the global antiviral drugs market.
For instance, in April 2021, Zydus Cadila, a pharmaceutical company has received Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approval for its antiviral drug Virafin for the treatment of moderate COVID-19 infection in adults.
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