Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an orphan disease affecting approximately 50,000 people in the United States. Characterized by the thickening and stiffening of tissues in the lungs, it usually occurs in people aged 50 or older and is associated with a poor prognosis (survival of three to five years after diagnosis in most cases). Treatment can relieve the symptoms, prevent further lung scarring, and improve patients’ quality of life. Various drug classes are used to target the respective physiological mechanisms. For example, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (e.g., nintedanib [Boehringer Ingelheim’s Ofev]) block the action of enzymes that cause fibrosis, while antifibrotic agents such as pirfenidone reduce the lung fibrosis by downregulating the production of growth factors. This analysis of patient-level claims data provides insight into the dynamics of the IPF treatment landscape.
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Markets covered: United States
Key companies: Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche / Genentech
Key drugs: Azathioprine, benralizumab, nintedanib, pirfenidone, sildenafil
Product description
Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis provides detailed, quantitative analysis of the treatment journey and brand usage across lines of therapy and overall using real-world, patient-level claims data so that marketers can accurately assess their source of business, benchmark usage against competitors, and quantify areas of opportunity for their marketed or emerging brand.
Key feature
Dashboard featuring interactive visuals, easy navigation, and expanded analyses