Pharma Giant Expects Vaccines Lineup to Be Its Top Seller This Year

Mini Review Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2693-7247/038

Pharma Giant Expects Vaccines Lineup to Be Its Top Seller This Year

  • Mangesh Panhale 1*

Department of Pharmacy, India.

*Corresponding Author: Mangesh Panhale, Department of Pharmacy, India.

Citation: Mangesh Panhale (2022) Pharma Giant Expects Vaccines Lineup to Be Its Top Seller This Year. J. Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology Research, 5(2); DOI:10.31579/2693-7247/038

Copyright: © 2022 Mangesh Panhale, This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Received: 06 November 2021 | Accepted: 18 December 2021 | Published: 06 January 2022

Keywords: covid-19; vaccine industry

Abstract

Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first seen in late December in Hubei province of Wuhan city in China. The highly contagious disease, caused by a virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is transmitted from humans to humans. After the first case in Wuhan, the disease rapidly spread to other parts of the globe.

Overview

Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first seen in late December in Hubei province of Wuhan city in China. The highly contagious disease, caused by a virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is transmitted from humans to humans. After the first case in Wuhan, the disease rapidly spread to other parts of the globe. On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) made an assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic. Thus, social-distancing became an important measure to stop the spread of this disease. Various countries across the world adopted nationwide lockdowns. This led to a completely new scenario for the world, where every business in each industry faced new challenges and witnessed new opportunities. Similarly, the vaccines industry, a vital part of the healthcare sector, was also hit in a deleterious manner. Before COVID-19, growth of the vaccines industry was expected to show a gradual increase, owing to various factors such as high investments in R&D and rise in awareness related to immunization. However, COVID-19 spread led to a sudden change in scenario, with unexpected changes in the vaccines industry. Major part of the vaccines industry was hit in a negative manner, whereas some areas grew, owing to rise in demand for vaccine against COVID-19. 

The spread of the virus led to a major disruption in the starting phase of the lockdown where business related restrictions were strict, which, in turn, caused disturbances in supply chain as logistics were compromised in every part of the world initially. Other changes included incorporation of safety measures such as social distancing at work places and shortage of human resources.

Impact of COVID-19 on several industries in context with the vaccines industry

Vaccines are suspension of weakened or killed microorganisms or toxins or antibodies, which are administered to a healthy individual to prevent disease. These products are very vital in healthcare as these biological preparations are used to build immunity against deadly contagious diseases, which pose threat to human civilization. Children need immunity against different types of viral diseases in initial years where vaccines play a major role. A vaccine is administered by a qualified healthcare staff, which has sufficient knowledge about dosage and other aspects associated with the administration. 

The COVID-19 outbreak impacted the vaccines segment in a negative manner in the initial month of the outbreak. Vaccination efforts that help to control infectious diseases were put on hold to concentrate on medical care for COVID-19. Medical staff was more inclined toward providing healthcare to COVID-19 patients to understand the new virus and stop its spread among healthcare individuals. This led to a scenario where needs related to vaccination were put on hold, owing to stringent social distancing measures. This majorly impacted availability of vaccines throughout the world during the outbreak. For instance, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, routine vaccination rates declined in the U.S. with demand plummeting as much as 95% for certain vaccines. 

Similarly, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fewer than half of infants aged 5 months and younger were up-to-date on recommended vaccinations in Michigan. In addition, according to a data from statewide immunization registry Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System), Miami-Dade County recorded an approximate 60

Expectations from the vaccination industry

The vaccine industry is taking tremendous efforts to develop the first effective COVID-19 vaccine. Anticipation around the novel vaccine has become stronger as the virus is spreading at a rich pace. The sooner a vaccine is developed the more lives could be saved. Thus, the vaccine industry has a very dynamic role in the battle against COVID-19 infection. 

Major players across the globe have started with research related to the vaccine and some products have reached late stages of clinical trials. In addition, governments, multilateral agencies, not-for-profit institutions, and the private sector are funding for research and development of COVID-19 vaccine. For instance, COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator (CTA) is a philanthropic collaboration. This collaboration supports efforts taken for R&D to bring effective treatments against COVID-19 in market quickly and accessibly. Many vaccine giants have joined this program. 

Companies such as Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies), Cadila Healthcare Limited, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Sinovac Biotech Ltd. are conducting research related to COVID-19 vaccines. Some vaccine products of these companies are present in the stage III clinical trials and some are in early stages of clinical trials. For instance, Johnson & Johnson’s candidate vaccine is currently being studied in phase III clinical trials. Other companies with their candidate vaccines in the stage III clinical trials include Sinovac Biotech Ltd. and Novavax, Inc. 

There are approximately 48 candidate vaccines, which are currently being tested against COVID-19 in clinical trials on humans. Thus, strong pipeline vaccines are anticipated to hit the market in 2021 to change the COVID-19 scenario worldwide.

Post COVID-19 Scenario

As nations are emerging out of strict lockdowns, economy is expected to still need time to stabilize gradually. Players operating in the vaccine industry are anticipated to face new challenges related to different aspects. Decision making management of vaccine companies is anticipated to face challenges such as improvement of liquidity, management of working capital, better management of expenditures, and redefined contracts with suppliers. 

Another scenario is anticipated to arise as governments of nations across the globe are becoming more particular about resuming immunization programs. Thus, this is expected to bring stability to the vaccine industry. Flights and land logistics are also anticipated to normalize, which may lead to steady rise in supply of vaccines post COVID-19.

Furthermore, the vaccine industry is expected to face a scenario related to constant demand for COVID-19 vaccine, once it is launched in the market. Certain factors are expected to become very important once the vaccines against COVID-19 are launched. For instance, vaccine manufacturers would have to adapt to a range of demand scenarios such as flexible manufacturing, collaboration with others to drive vaccine delivery, track the adoption, and monitoring of vaccines across various regions.   

Recent news in the vaccine industry during the pandemic

  1. Vaccine manufacturers around the world are actively participating and taking efforts toward the development of a vaccine effective against COVID-19. 
  2. On April 14, 2020, Sanofi S.A. and GlaxoSmithKline plc, entered into a collaboration to develop an adjuvanted vaccine for COVID-19, using innovative technologies from both companies to help address the ongoing pandemic. Sanofi is expected to contribute its S-protein COVID-19 antigen, which is based on recombinant DNA technology and GSK would contribute its proven pandemic adjuvant technology.
  3. On September 15, 2020, Novavax, Inc., announced an amendment to its existing agreement with Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) under which SIIPL would manufacture the antigen component of NVX‑CoV2373, Novavax’ COVID‑19 vaccine candidate.
  4. On September 23, 2020, Sinovac Biotech Ltd., received National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval to study CoronaVac, inactivated COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by company in clinical trial in adolescents and children. 
  5. On October 23, 2020, Johnson & Johnson, announced that it is preparing to resume recruitment in the pivotal Phase 3 ENSEMBLE trial of its investigational Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. after a temporary pause.

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