Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Analysis

Global Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Overview

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Size was valued at USD 5.3 billion in 2023. The chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market industry is projected to grow from USD 5.75 Billion in 2024 to USD 8.7 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.31% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The key market drivers enhancing chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market share are increased leukemia cases, a substantial unmet medical demand for cancer treatment, genetic blood disorders, and increased investment in the healthcare sector.

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Eli Lilly and Company disclosed on 14th November 2023 that the results of reversible and non-covalent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor pirtobrutinib studies would be presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego from December9-12. In addition, this presentation will also give an overview of the safety and efficacy data for approved indications as well as those under development with respect to pirtobrutinib emanating from an ongoing Phase I/II BRUIN study in various B-cell malignancies. One oral presentation is for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), where all patients’ safety profile updates, including biologically high-risk relapsed or refractory MCL.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc. made it known that Rylaze™ (asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an essential component of multi-agent chemotherapy in E-coli allergic asparaginase pediatric patients and adults over one-month-old suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma. Of note, Rylaze is the only recombinant Erwinia asparaginase product maintaining a meaningful level of enzymatic activity during the entire treatment procedure developed by Jazz to address patient needs alongside a reliable supply chain for healthcare providers through the establishment of innovative world-class Erwinia-derived high-quality Asparaginase.

Apotex Corp expanded its portfolio of oncology products last April 2023 when Bendamustine hydrochloride injection became available in the USA. Bendamustine hydrochloride injection is an alkylating agent approved by the FDA for CLL & Indolent B-cell NHL treatment. See Prescribing Information for full details, indications, warnings, and precautions. The packaging contains an active ingredient (bendamustine hydrochloride), in 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) Bendamustine Hydrochloride Injection NDA No.215033 administered intravenously over 30 minutes for patients with CLL or 60 minutes for ones with NHL that is stored as a multiple dose vial ready-to-dilute solution.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Trends

• The growing prevalence of chronic lymphocytic leukemia drives the market growth

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is cancer affecting white blood cells. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants are possible CLL treatments. CLL treatment is critical as it may help improve symptoms and increase life expectancy. In India, there are reportedly one million new cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosed each year, according to an article written by Apollo Hospitals. According to cancer statistics, one in every 155 men and one in every 260 women in England has chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia affects a large proportion of the world's population. Leukemia is diagnosed through acute and chronic illnesses caused by radiation exposure, poor lifestyle choices, and environmental factors. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2021 study, men are affected by leukemia at a rate of about 36.5 percent. Males are diagnosed with and die from leukemia more often than females. Besides, leukemia affected people of all sexes and ages, with 474,519 cases worldwide in 2020, as per GLOBOCAN 2021 statistics. According to the same source, leukemia was a leading cause of death worldwide in 2020. As a result, the overall data indicate that a sizable population is susceptible to leukemia, which could positively impact the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market CAGR growth over the projection period.

Improvements in drug discovery, an increase in biotechnology companies, and higher R&D spending are all predicted to support the growth of this market. For instance, in April 2021, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program announced five additional investments to hasten the development of novel and improved immunotherapies for treating blood cancers. R&D and the introduction of new products by numerous companies are expected to fuel the growth of the  market. For example, on September 22, 2022, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Mayo Clinic will collaborate on a phase I trial to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and optimal dosage of Onvansertib for treating individuals with relapsed or unresponsive chronic leukemia. The PLK1 enzyme, which Onvansertib interacts with and inhibits, prevents the growth of cancer cells and results in cell damage. The chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market revenue is growing due to product development efforts and product launches.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Segment Insights

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Type Insights

Based on types, the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market segmentation includes indolent, aggressive, and others. The indolent segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing to around ~65-67% of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market revenue. Indolent segment growth of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market is primarily caused by rising comorbidity incidences, particularly among older adults, and the introduction of new pipeline drugs. Indolent chronic lymphocytic leukemia grows slowly and can remain stable for years without treatment. If chronic lymphocytic leukemia is indolent, blood counts for the other blood cells are average or slightly below average, even though more lymphocytes are present. With approximately 20,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed in 2023, the Chinese company is all in on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This indolent B-Cell malignancy is the most common adult leukemia in the United States.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Insights

Treatments have bifurcated the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market data into chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy & bone marrow transplant. The chemotherapy segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period 2022-2030. Chemotherapy is the first-line treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It functions by destroying cancer cells or reducing their rate of growth. The standard chemotherapies include Dacogen (RAD-24), Cytarabine (Ablation), Fludara, fluorouracil, hydroxyurea, and procarbazine. Besides, stem cell transplants can be used with chemotherapy, allowing healthcare providers to induce chemotherapy transfusions at high doses for effective therapy. Several companies focus on developing ground-breaking medicines for chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment to maintain their competitive edge and enter new regional markets. As a result, chemotherapy is the primary mode of treatment for most leukemia patients, thereby driving segment market growth.

Figure 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market, by Treatment, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)

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Further, targeted drug therapy is the fastest-growing segment in the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment industry over the forecast period. This therapy has advantages over chemotherapy, such as increased precision, treatment efficiency, and a shorter recovery time. Besides, targeted drug therapies are increasingly popular for treating this chronic lymphocytic leukemia condition.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment End User Insights

The chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market segmentation has been segmented based on end-user into hospitals and specialty clinics. Hospitals held the most prominent segment share in 2022. Many hospitals across the globe are adopting cutting-edge devices and equipment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatments. Stem-cell transplantation is the most preferred method for treating leukemia in sporadic cases, which are only found in hospital settings worldwide. An estimated 1 million cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are diagnosed in India each year, according to an article published by Apollo Hospitals. According to cancer statistics, 1 in every 155 men and 1 in every 260 women in England will develop chronic lymphocytic leukemia during their lifetime. The segment is further accelerated by the increased number of cancer patients pursuing hospital chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment market accounted for USD 2.24 billion in 2022 and is likely to exhibit a significant CAGR growth over the study period. The availability of well-established medical facilities, high awareness regarding early diagnosis, and experimental and advanced therapies contribute to its large revenue share. Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and increased government funding is expected to expand the regional chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment industry during the projection period. The United States leads the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market due to high healthcare spending, R&D activities, and an increasing prevalence of leukemia. According to data updated in 2022 by the American Cancer Society, nearly 60,650 new cases of leukemia (all types) are expected to be diagnosed in 2022, with chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment accounting for approximately 20,160 new cases.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Germany, Canada, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3 CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA TREATMENT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (%)

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The European chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the adult population growth and growing R&D activities aiming at chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment disease in the region. Recently, the European government announced the launch of a program called Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, which promises to provide high-quality screening treatment and has set strategic aims such as disease control, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients. According to Cancer Research UK, approximately 3,800 new cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are diagnosed in the UK each year. Thus, it is anticipated that the rising incidence of chronic lymphocytic leukemia will also increase the demand for drugs to treat the disease in Europe. Further, the German chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market held the largest market revenue share, and the France chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030 owing to the high unmet clinical needs, rising disposable income, accessibility of effective treatment, and growing awareness of early diagnosis in emerging nations like China and India. This regional chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market has further expanded due to rising regenerative medicine research for the treatment of leukemia and rising awareness of personalized medicine. Moreover, China’s chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market held the largest market share, and the Indian chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment industry is moderately consolidated, with several major players. Major market players are developing biosimilars to existing chemotherapies, and other companies are launching generic products that are becoming increasingly common in the industry. In addition, market participants are launching new treatments, entering contracts, acquiring companies, licensing agreements, increasing R&D investments, and working with other organizations, among other key market developments, to expand their footprint.

In recent years, the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment industry has provided personalized medicine with some essential advantages. The chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market's major players, including GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Novartis AG, AstraZeneca, and others, are working to increase market demand by funding treatment-type research and development initiatives.

Atara Biotherapeutics Inc is a T-cell immunotherapy-focused biopharmaceutical company. Atara Biotherapeutics Inc creates therapies for patients suffering from solid tumors, hematologic tumors, and autoimmune diseases in the United States. In December 2020, Atara Biotherapeutics and Bayer AG announced a partnership to create mesothelin-targeted CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors in the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment industry. This partnership advanced the company's ATA2271 R&D, allowing it to become the largest manufacturer of allogeneic CAR-T stem cell transplantation.

Also, Seagen Inc is a biotechnology company based in the United States that focuses on developing and commercializing innovative, competent monoclonal antibody-based cancer therapies. Seagen and Merck announced a collaboration for two new strategic chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment studies in September 2020. The collaboration runs a broad-based joint development program in various cancers. KEYTRUDA is approved as an adjuvant treatment for melanoma patients with lymph node(s) involvement after complete resection.

Key Companies in the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment market include

• Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd


• GlaxoSmithKline Plc


• Genmab A/S


• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd


• Genentech Inc


• Genzyme Corporation


• AbbVie Inc


• Gilead


• Novartis AG


• Johnson & Johnson Services Inc


• AstraZeneca


• TG Therapeutics Inc


• Ziopharm Oncology Inc

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Industry Developments

August 2022 AstraZeneca received FDA approval for a tablet version of the drug Calquence for the chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment (CCL), small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL), and treated effectively relapsed or refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).

May 2019 AbbVie Inc received FDA approval for Venclexta in combined application with Gazyva for chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatment.

January 2019 Imbruvica, in combination with obinutuzumab, has been approved by the FDA for treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia by Janssen Services LLC.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Market Segmentation

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Type Outlook

• Indolent


• Aggressive


• Others

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Outlook

• Chemotherapy


• Targeted Drug Therapy


• Immunotherapy & Bone Marrow Transplant

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment End User Outlook

• Hospitals


• Specialty Clinics

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Regional Outlook

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  • Rest of the World
  
  
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  • Latin America