Asthma Inhalers Evolving to Incorporate Adherence-friendly Features
Greystone Research Associates Examines New-Generation Devices and their Impact on Patient Behavior
Amherst, NH, February 11, 2013 – The inhaled respiratory market represents one of the largest categories of drug
spending, with continuing growth due to the increasing diagnosis of conditions such as asthma and COPD. As the incidence
of these conditions increases, there exists a growing and significant opportunity to improve and expand current
treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Asthma continues to be a health segment that presents challenges to the caregiver community. Patient adherence with
prescribing instructions and treatment protocols remains sub-optimal across all patient categories, but particularly for
the young and the elderly. This has led to significant interest on the part of device and combination product providers
directed toward the development easier-to-use inhalers. The new generation of oral asthma inhalers incorporates features
and design elements that address this initiative, enabling devices that are more user-friendly and safe, and that as a
result support the goal of improved patient adherence.
The current trend in asthma inhaler evolution has seen an increase in the incorporation of ergonomic features by device
designers aimed at increasing patient receptiveness. Recent inhaler designs have approached the goals of improved
usability and patient adherence from a number of distinct directions, including dose preparation technology, dose
packaging, novel formulation technology, dosing confirmation, and symptoms monitoring.
A comprehensive analysis of advanced feature devices for asthma drug therapeutics is included in a new and comprehensive
report. The report, Asthma Inhalers – The New Generation: Devices, Markets, Players and Prospects , includes assessments of devices, device features and asthma therapeutic markets, analysis of market factors, and
profiles of market participants.
More information is available at www.greystoneassociates.org
About Greystone
Greystone Research Associates is a medical technology consulting firm focused on the areas of medical market strategy,
product commercialization, venture development, and market research. We assist medical and healthcare market
participants in achieving their business objectives through the creation of detailed development strategies, product
commercialization programs, and comprehensive market and technology research and analysis. Our market research
publications are designed, researched and written to provide timely and insightful information and data on focused
market segments, with the aim of providing market participants with the essential knowledge to refine and execute their
marketing plans and financial targets.
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