Nephrologists Are Hesitant to Fully Embrace Janssen’s INVOKANA Despite Being the First and Only SGLT2 Inhibitor with an FDA Indication to Treat Diabetic Kidney Disease
According to Spherix Global Insights’ latest quarterly survey of 101 US nephrologists, despite anticipated increases in use, over one-third of respondents still express some trepidation in prescribing INVOKANA EXTON, Pa., June 18, 2020 / PR Newswire / – Millions of patients across the United States suffer from Type 2 diabetes, and one-quarter or more of […]
COVID-19 Wreaking Havoc in Specialty Practices and the Vast Majority of Physicians Expect It to Get Worse in the Next Two Weeks, According to a New Report by Spherix Global Insights
Results from a survey of more than 300 dermatologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, neurologists, rheumatologists, and primary care physicians indicate a marked decrease in patient visits, growing concern over financial impact to practices, and worry over preparedness for a widespread local outbreak EXTON, Pa., March 24, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Spherix Global Insights is an independent […]
US Nephrologists Report Few Gains in the CKD-MBD Market for Akebia’s Auryxia, Amgen’s Parsabiv, and Opko’s Rayaldee Despite Reports That They Would Like to Expand Use of All Three Products
According to the latest quarterly update from Spherix Global Insights, strict protocols at large dialysis organizations (LDOs) are the leading barrier to increased use of Parsabiv while market access pressures remain the primary obstacle for Auryxia and Rayaldee. Download Report Overview JUNE 25, 2019, EXTON, PA – According to a survey of 202 nephrologists in […]
Biosimilars in Nephrology: Pfizer’s Retacrit Gets FDA Clearance and Prepares to Challenge Amgen’s Anemia Franchise Head On
The latest quarterly anemia report from Spherix Global Insights indicates a receptive audience for biosimilar erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs), but also a pre-dialysis market looking for ESA-alternatives to anemia management. Download Report Overview EXTON, Pa., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Following the receipt of two Complete Response Letters from the FDA related to manufacturing issues, […]
Cardiologists Continue to Lag Nephrologists When It Comes to the Adoption of Vifor/Relypsa’s Veltassa for Hyperkalemia, but Prescribers in Both Specialties Report Mounting Market Access Pressure
At nearly two years post launch, close to 90% of nephrologists are using Veltassa compared to 61% of cardiologists and promotion could be a major factor in the difference between the specialties according to the latest quarterly update from Spherix Global Insights Download Report Overview (Cardiology) Download Report Overview (Nephrology) EXTON, Pa., Nov. 16, 2017 […]
RealTime Dynamix™: Hyperkalemia (Neph) US Q2
The hyperkalemia market underwent sweeping changes with the introduction of Relypsa’s Veltassa in the beginning of 2016. Veltassa represented the first new therapy for the treatment of hyperkalemia in over 50 years. In 2017, a new competitor in AstraZeneca/ZS Pharma’s ZS-9 may come into play after being delayed by a Complete Response Letter in 2016. […]
RealTime Dynamix™: Bone and Mineral US Q2
The management of hyperphosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency are challenging conditions to manage in dialysis patients. These conditions are also highly prevalent in later-stage CKD-ND patients.Current therapeutic options have multiple limitations and are associated with poor adherence. Recent launches of iron-based, non-calcium phosphate binders have not measurably shifted the market. This monthly report […]
RealTime Dynamix™: Hyperkalemia (Neph) Q1
The hyperkalemia market underwent sweeping changes with the introduction of Relypsa’s Veltassa in the beginning of 2016. Veltassa represented the first new therapy for the treatment of hyperkalemia in over 50 years. In 2017, a new competitor in AstraZeneca/ZS Pharma’s ZS-9 may come into play after being delayed by a Complete Response Letter in 2016. […]
Nephrologists Perceive the Anemia Effects of Keryx’s Auryxia to be Favorable, but Market Penetration at Six Months Post Launch is Low
Download Familiarity with Auryxia is the primary barrier to adoption and growth, according to Spherix Global Insights, GmbH August 20, 2015 – Zug, Switzerland –RealTime Dynamix: Nephrology reveals that while Keryx contact rates for Auryxia are in line with those of competitors, familiarity with the product remains low. Market access also appears to be a […]
