Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency Treatment Market, by Drug Type (Buphenyl, Ravicti, Ammonul, and Others), by Route of Administration (Oral and Intravenous), 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, 2023 - 2030
Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is a genetic disorder that causes excessive ammonia buildup in the blood (hyperammonemia). When ammonia levels are too high, it is toxic and affects the nervous system. This signs and symptoms may also include lack of energy and appetite, an uncontrollable breathing rate, body temperature, unusual body movements, seizures, or coma. This form can be found in both males and females. OTC is caused by genetic changes in the OTC gene, and it is inherited in an X-linked manner. Complications from ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency may include developmental delay and intellectual disability. Progressive liver damage may also occur.
Market Dynamics
Increasing inorganic growth strategies by market players is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in September 2022, GENFIT, a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced it had entered into an exclusivity agreement with a view to acquire all the share capital and voting rights of Versantis, is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on addressing the growing unmet medical needs in liver diseases. This agreement significantly expands GENFIT’s pipeline with VS-01-UCD, a pediatric program focused on urea cycle disorder (UCD).
Increasing product launches by key players for ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency treatment is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in September 2022, Medunik USA, a pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Pheburane oral pellets, a unique taste-masked formulation of sodium phenylbutyrate (NaPB). Pheburane is a prescription medicine, used along with a specific diet, for the long-term management of adults and children with urea cycle disorders (UCDs).
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