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Aug 9, 2010

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After 4 years of steady growth, the migraine market across the seven major regions was valued at $4.6 billion in 2008. However, following US patent expiries of both the acute migraine market leading brand, Imitrex (sumatriptan; GlaxoSmithKline), and leading prophylactic Topamax (topiramate; Johnson & Johnson), the market value plummeted by almost $1.5 billion from 2008 to $3.6 billion in 2009.

Scope

  • Analysis of current migraine treatment approaches and drug recommendations, patient acquisition process and unmet medical needs.
  • In depth analysis of historic (200509) and future (20102019) seven major market prescription sales dynamics.
  • Review of the migraine drug pipeline dynamics, including detailed profiling of key late-stage products.
  • Commercial and clinical assessment of key late-stage pipeline drugs, with key opinion leader comment and region-specific sales forecasts to 2019.

Highlights

In 2019, the seven major migraine market total is forecast to reach $2.8 billion. While high generic competition will continue to dictate the US market decline, proposed or enacted price reductions in the European countries will offset the uptake of new products and inhibit growth in this region.

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan needleless injection; Zogenix and Astellas) and Levadex (dihydroergotamine mesylate orally inhaled; MAP Pharmaceuticals) have been designed to provide a rapid acting and convenient relief of migraine. However, high cost, associated reimbursement challenges and patient preference for oral pills will limit uptake of both.

Despite upcoming regulatory uncertainty and future reimbursement hurdles, Allergan’s Botox is set to become the first product approved for chronic migraine. Separately, while recent safety issues represent a major knock-back for Merck & Co., telcagepant is still predicted to become a useful alternative to the triptans.

Reasons to Purchase

  • Quantify the current and future size of the migraine market.
  • Identify potential licensing opportunities based on product portfolios and anticipated market needs.
  • Understand the country-specific impact of key events in the migraine market during the forecast period 2010 to 2019.

Table Of contents

Overview 1

Catalyst 1

Summary 1

About Datamonitor Healthcare 2

About the central nervous system pharmaceutical analysis team 2

Executive Summary 3

Strategic scoping and focus 3

Datamonitor insight into the migraine market 3

Related reports 5

Upcoming related reports 5

1. Patient Potential

Key findings 7

Definition of migraine 8

Definition 8

Migraine is a chronic primary headache disorder 8

The five distinct stages of a migraine 8

Pathophysiology 8

Newer neurovascular theory assumes that a complex series of events initiates migraine 8

Etiology 9

Convincing genetic linkage to migraine susceptibility remains elusive 9

Gender ratio points to a possible genetic influence 9

Patient segmentation 10

The two major types of migraine account for the vast majority of cases 10

Migraine with aura affects approximately one in 10 migraineurs 10

Migraine without aura is the most common and also disabling subtype 11

Menstrual migraine affects between 50% and 60% of female migraineurs 11

Epidemiology 12

Migraine has an understated impact on population wellbeing 12

Seven major markets 12

About 10% of the general adult population are thought to suffer from migraine 12

Prevalence of migraine in adolescents is lower than in adults but represents an attractive indication expansion strategy 14

Rest of the world 15

Migraine prevalence appears to be similar across the globe but detailed studies are sparse 15

Migraine by treatment method: prophylactic and chronic migraine 16

Prophylactic treatment of migraine is vastly underutilized 16

Chronic migraine accounts for 1.4-2.2% of the general population but debate over the most accurate definition persists 16

Clinical unmet need in migraine 19

Unmet need one: sustained pain relief 19

Unmet need two: reduced headache relapse rates 20

Unmet need three: more efficacious prophylactic drugs 21

Unmet need four: safer and better tolerated drugs for both the acute and preventative treatment 22

Unmet need five: rapid onset of action 23

2. Market Overview

Key findings 24

Market definition for this report 25

Seven major market current and future market assessment 25

Future triptan genericization will see the migraine market value continue to decline through to 2019 25

Market volume to maintain consistent growth over forecast period 26

Further patent expiries and tough cost-control measures will inhibit 5EU market growth 27

Despite biannual price cuts Japan will represent the only growth market as demand for migraine prescriptions continues 29

Triptans to remain the leading class despite experiencing considerable sales decline 30

Rest of the world snapshot 32

The rest of the world migraine market accounted for 18% of the global value in 2009 32

Rest of the world region market value also contracted in 2009 32

Rest of the world accounts for half of the global migraine market volume 33

Non-narcotic analgesics are prescribed to a greater extent outside of the seven major markets 34

BRIC and MENA provide strongest historical 5-year growth 35

Patient acquisition process 36

Introduction 36

Patient care pathway 36

How to decide on acute treatment or prophylaxis 38

3. Brand Dynamics

Key findings 40

Overview of competitive landscape 41

The FDA approves two new acute migraine products in 2009 41

Reimbursement/tiering of brands 42

New products struggle to achieve favorable tiering in presence of generic sumatriptan and established triptan brands

Managed care actively limits the availability of the triptans 43

Leading brands suffer generic erosion following patent expiry 43

Imitrex (sumatriptan; GlaxoSmithKline) 44

Market-leading acute migraine brand’s reign at the top comes to an end 44

A range of delivery method reformulations and additional indications offer patients a greater treatment choice 45

Topamax (topiramate; Johnson & Johnson) 46

Formal approval drives sales of market-leading migraine prophylactic 46

Once-daily medication effective at reducing the number of migraine headaches experienced 48

Treximet (sumatriptan + naproxen; GlaxoSmithKline/Pozen) 50

Drug overview 50

Drug profile 50

Product positioning 51

Franchise extension strategy falls short as launch date delayed 51

Post-marketing studies focus on probable migraine and short-acting triptan non-responders 51

SWOT analysis 51

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 52

Brand forecast to 2019 54

Tiering status and availability of generic sumatriptan to limit Treximet’s market success 54

Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan needleless injection; Zogenix/Astellas) 55

Drug overview 55

Drug profile 57

Product positioning 57

Rapid acting sumatriptan formulation in a simple to use, needle-free delivery system 57

SWOT analysis 58

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 59

Brand forecast to 2019 61

Niche patient population and direct competition from injectable subcutaneous sumatriptan will limit uptake 61

Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution; Nautilus Neurosciences) 63

Drug overview 63

Drug profile 64

Product positioning 64

New diclofenac formulation provides well-tolerated fast onset of action 64

SWOT analysis 66

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 66

Brand forecast to 2019 68

Small sales force and high price point will limit returns for Cambia 68

4. Pipeline Overview and R&D Dynamics 71

Key findings 71

Pipeline overview 72

Pipeline consists of reformulations and novel mechanisms 72

Acute treatment remains the focus of migraine developers 73

A lack of Phase I and preclinical compounds suggest interest is low in migraine 74

A wide variety of delivery methods are present in the migraine pipeline 76

5. Pipeline Analysis and Forecasts: Acute Migraine Drugs 78

Key findings 78

Overview of acute migraine treatment pipeline 79

Comparative forecasts 80

Datamonitor pipeline assessment summary 81

Definition of current comparator therapy 81

Imitrex remains Datamonitor’s acute migraine gold standard 81

Levadex (dihydroergotamine mesylate orally inhaled; MAP Pharmaceuticals) 82

Drug overview 82

Drug profile 83

Clinical trial data 83

MAP sets out final studies required for NDA submission 83

Phase III FREEDOM-301 trial meets all four primary efficacy endpoints 84

SWOT analysis 85

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 86

Satisfaction of unmet needs 88

Novel pharmacokinetic profile provides a rapid onset of action in a more convenient administration 88

New option for non-responders seeking alternative treatments 90

Forecasts to 2019 91

Levadex to become a useful alternative acute migraine medication 91

Telcagepant (MK-0974; Merck & Co) 93

Drug overview 93

Drug profile 93

Clinical trial data 94

Additional safety study deemed necessary to counter concerns that arose from exploratory migraine prevention study 94

Menstrual migraine prevention study: long-term safety evaluation through a new indication assessment 94

Extensive clinical program sees all Phase III studies meet primary efficacy endpoints 95

SWOT analysis 98

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 98

Satisfaction of unmet needs 100

Lack of vasoconstrictor effects and promising general tolerability profile offsets recent safety concerns 100

Forecasts to 2019 102

Telcagepant will generate significant sales as an important triptan alternative 102

Zelrix (sumatriptan transdermal patch; NuPathe) 104

Drug overview 104

Drug profile 105

Clinical trial data 105

Statistical significance achieved at all pre-defined 2-hour efficacy endpoints in pivotal Phase III study 105

Two open-label Phase III safety trials and two pharmacokinetic trials are ongoing 106

SWOT analysis 107

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 107

Satisfaction of unmet needs 109

Patch formulation provides useful new route of administration for migraine patients experiencing nausea 109

Forecasts to 2019 111

Additional sumatriptan formulation expected to struggle to gain market traction 111

Other drugs in development for the acute treatment of migraine 112

MT400-Low dose (naproxen & sumatriptan; Pozen) 112

Pozen exercises rights to develop low-dose Treximet formulation for ex-US territories 112

AZ-001 (Staccato prochlorperazine; Alexza Pharmaceuticals) 112

Development of orally inhaled candidate temporarily suspended as Alexza directs resources elsewhere 112

Phase IIb trial meets primary efficacy endpoint of 2-hour pain relief 113

BGG492 (Novartis) 114

Phase II clinical trial data awaiting for AMPA receptor antagonist 114

BI 44370 (Boehringer Ingelheim) 114

Boehringer Ingelheim re-enters the CGRP fold with a new oral candidate 114

Lasmiditan (COL-144; CoLucid Pharmaceuticals) 115

Selective 5HT1F agonist anticipated to deliver efficacy without vasoconstrictor activity 115

Dose-ranging Phase IIb study of oral lasmiditan meets primary efficacy endpoint 115

MTR-106 (Meditor Pharmaceuticals) 116

Proposed NOS inhibitor shows promise in small Phase II study 116

Nasal carbon dioxide (Capnia) 117

New Phase II study completed in 2009 for intranasal carbon dioxide candidate 117

NGX424 (tezampanel; Raptor Pharmaceuticals) 117

Injectable ionotropic glutamate receptor antagonist remains in Phase II as development partner is sought 117

NVD-201 (sumatriptan oral spray; Novadel Pharma) 118

Progress has been slow for novel oral spray sumatriptan formulation 118

NXN-188 (NeurAxon) 119

Dual-action selective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor and 5HT agonist offers promise in migraine with aura

Three active confirmative Phase II studies to evaluate NXN-188 administered as three 200mg capsules

ROX-828 (ketorolac; Roxro Pharma) 120

Intranasal formulation of emergency room NSAID on hold as Roxro focuses on launch of Spirix

Proof of concept Phase II study results merit further clinical investigation 120

Early-stage compounds in development for the acute treatment of migraine 121

6. Pipeline Analysis and Forecasts: Migraine Prophylaxis Drugs 122

Key findings 122

Overview of migraine prophylaxis treatment pipeline 123

Definition of current comparator therapy 123

Topamax is Datamonitor’s migraine prophylaxis gold standard 123

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA; Allergan) 124

Drug overview 124

Drug profile 125

Clinical trial data 125

PREEMPT clinical program forms basis of chronic migraine filing 125

PREEMPT 1 misses primary efficacy endpoint in reducing the frequency of headache episodes

PREEMPT 2 meets all primary and secondary headache symptom measures 129

SWOT analysis 130

Clinical and commercial attractiveness 131

Satisfaction of unmet needs 133

Seeking approval to treat the most underserved and debilitating migraine population 133

Difficulty predicting responders will provide a stiff clinical challenge 134

Forecasts to 2019 136

Botox will generate the majority of its sales in the US amid anticipated reimbursement challenges 136

Other drugs in development for the prophylactic treatment of migraine 139

E2007 (perampanel; Eisai) 139

AMPA receptor antagonist remains in Eisai’s pipeline although no development announced since 2006 139

Horizant (GSK1838262/XP13512/gabapentin enacarbil; XenoPort/GlaxoSmithKline) 139

Phase II migraine study nears completion while the FDA rejects the drug for restless legs syndrome 139

Tonabersat (SB-220453; Minster Pharmaceuticals) 140

GAP junction blocker misses primary efficacy endpoint in Phase IIb TEMPUS study 140

Early-stage compounds in development for the prophylactic treatment of migraine 142

Bibliography 143

Journal articles and conference abstracts 143

Websites 147

APPENDIX

Forecasting assumptions 152

New product launches 152

Patent expiries 152

Methodology 153

Datamonitor forecast methodology 153

Definition of a standard unit 153

Exchange rates 153

Country group definitions 154

Rest of European Union 154

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 154

Rest of World 154

Migraine-specific sales calculations 155

ATC classes included in ‘others’ to define the migraine market 155

Datamonitor drug assessment scorecard 155

Acute migraine pipeline drug assessment scorecard 156

Migraine prophylaxis pipeline drug assessment scorecard 156

Contributing experts 157

Conference attendance 158

About Datamonitor 159

About Datamonitor Healthcare 159

About the Disease analysis team 159

Datamonitor consulting 160

Disclaimer 162

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