Over-The-Counter (OTC) Veterinary Drugs IndustryThe global over-the-counter (OTC) veterinary drugs industry is anticipated to expand its roots at a steady CAGR of 7.9% between 2023 and 2033. The market is projected to have a market share of US$ 19.01 billion by 2033 while it is likely to be valued at US$ 8.8 billion.
Scientists look at recent advancements in novel drug delivery systems and discussed key considerations that new drugs developed specifically for horses should follow.
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On Days 1-5 of the study, horses received eight “actuations” twice daily. On Days 6-10 horses received 12 actuations once daily.
In total, data from 223 horses were available for the team to assess safety, and data from 220 horses to assess efficacy.
“In terms of safety, only 11 adverse events were identified in five horses in the ciclesonide group,” said Pirie. This was not significantly different than the 13 adverse events identified in eight horses in the placebo group.”
Next, the team determined efficacy, defined as a ≥30% reduction in WCS between Day 0 and Day 10. In the ciclesonide group 73.4% of the horses showed a ≥30% improvement in WCS, a responder rate significantly greater than the 43.2% recorded in the placebo group.
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