Market Intel: Intense Competition, Innovation Drive Healing Trends In Wound Care
Executive Summary
The global advanced wound-care market is expected to reach $10.4bn by 2020, driven by massive competition, and forcing companies to innovate constantly to address the rising prevalence of chronic wound injuries, diabetic foot ulcers and burns. While regulatory and reimbursement challenges prevail, opportunities in this highly segmented market, in particular, in the advanced wound-dressings sector, are vast, with double-digit revenue growth potential.
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