Global Leucovorin Calcium Market Size By Type (Injection, Tablets), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Leucovorin Calcium Market Size And Forecast

Leucovorin Calcium Market size is growing at a moderate pace with substantial growth rates over the last few years and is estimated that the market will grow significantly in the forecasted period i.e. 2020 to 2027.

Growing cases of colorectal cancer and serious blood cell disorders are driving the growth of the Global Leucovorin Calcium Market. Also, increasing approvals for the treatment of such disorders are fueling the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market. The Global Leucovorin Calcium Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

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Global Leucovorin Calcium Market Definition

Leucovorin Calcium is also known as folic acid and Citrovorum factor. It is an active, chemically reduced derivative of folic acid. Leucovorin Calcium is widely used as an antidote for the drug which acts as a folic acid antagonist. Leucovorin Calcium is act the same way in the body as folic acid. It is most widely used to reduce the side effect of methotrexate which is the lowering of folic acid. It is used in combination with fluorouracil to treat colorectal cancer, to treat the condition known as megaloblastic anemia, the anemia which is caused by the sprue and occurs during pregnancy and infancy.

The drug is available in the market with various brand names in various forms Such as tablet as well as injectable. Injectable preparation consists of the API i.e. Leucovorin Calcium, water for injection, sodium chloride, and sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are the side effects often seen in the cancer patient after being treated with Leucovorin Calcium. Dosage of the Leucovorin Calcium is prescribed as per the medical condition and response to the treatment. Leucovorin Calcium shows incompatibility with some drugs such as cotrimoxazole, capecitabine, fosphenytoin, fluorouracil, and methotrexate.

Global Leucovorin Calcium Market Overview

Growing blood cell disorders such as neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia which are caused by high doses of the folic acid antagonist such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, and pyrimethamine are the primary factors driving the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market. Additionally, rising cases of megaloblastic anemia due to folic acid deficiency is fueling the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market. Leucovorin Calcium is used to treat megaloblastic anemia when oral therapy is not feasible. Furthermore, disorders such as osteosarcoma are treated by using methotrexate and Leucovorin Calcium is used as an antidote for methotrexate poisoning or in case of overdose.

Moreover, a growing number of colorectal cancer is anticipated to accelerate the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market. Leucovorin Calcium is used in combination with 5-fluorouracil to prolong survival in the palliative treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. However, compatibility issues with other drugs such as capecitabine and cotrimoxazole and adverse reactions shown by Leucovorin Calcium in pregnant and breastfeeding women, also persons having seizers problems, children, and older need special monitoring after the medication is anticipated to hamper the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market. Nevertheless, an increasing number of cases suffering from megaloblastic anemia and colorectal cancer is expected to provide lucrative growth for the Leucovorin Calcium Market over the forecast period.

Global Leucovorin Calcium MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Leucovorin Calcium Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Distribution Channel, and Geography.

Leucovorin Calcium Market, By Type

• Injection
• Tablets

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Injection and Tablets. By type, the injection segment is expected to hold the largest share in the market. It is available as API (Leucovorin Calcium) with water for injection, sodium chloride and sodium hydroxide, or hydrochloric acid as a buffer. it is available in 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, 350mg and 500mg for injection i.e. powder for reconstitution. And in the case of tablets 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 25mg. the injectable is more referred to due to its bioavailability.

Leucovorin Calcium Market, By Distribution Channel

• Hospital Pharmacies
• Retail Pharmacies
• Online Pharmacies

Based on Distribution Channel, the market is bifurcated into Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies. The hospital Pharmacies segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace during the forecasted period as the drug is not available over the counter and required a prescription for purchase and also needs expert personnel for administration of the drug via injectable route.

Leucovorin Calcium Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

Based on Regional analysis, the Global Leucovorin Calcium Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America is expected to hold the largest market share due to the presence of major key companies and developed healthcare infrastructure in the region. Also, a growing number of colorectal cancer patients and blood disorders are fueling the growth of the Leucovorin Calcium Market in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Leucovorin Calcium Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Hikma, Sagent, Mylan, Fresenius Kabi, Teva, Get Well Pharmaceutical, RMPL Pharma, and BluePoint Laboratories. 

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

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