Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

Background

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  • A mid-tier pharmaceutical company faced challenges due to the rising issue of antibiotic resistance
  • With increasing instances of bacterial infections becoming resistant to existing antibiotics, the company needed to innovate and reposition its product portfolio to address this critical public health concern

Objective

  • Understand antibiotic resistance impact, identify new antibiotic opportunities, and develop strategies for effective market entry and positioning of new or repositioned antibiotics

Solution

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  • Methodology:
    • –  Primary Research: Conducted 25 interviews with infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and healthcare providers on antibiotic resistance trends and challenges
    • –  Secondary Research: Reviewed over 100 scientific articles, industry reports, and case studies on antibiotic development and resistance patterns
  • Targeted Audience:
    • –  Infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and healthcare providers for qualitative insights
    • –  Scientific literature and industry reports for secondary data analysis

Impact

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  • Initiated the development of two new antibiotics targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria
  • Successfully repositioned an existing antibiotic to address resistant strains, leading to a 20% increase in sales
  • Formed strategic partnerships with leading research institutions to further antibiotic research and development
  • Enhanced the company's reputation as a leader in innovative solutions for combating antibiotic resistance, attracting new investment opportunities