Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Enteral Nutrition Markets

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Introduction
• 2. Summary of Major Findings
  • 1. Market Growth and Opportunities
  • 2. Competitive Analysis
  • 3. Examples of Conclusion and Recommendations

2. Introduction to the Enteral Nutrition Market

• 1. Introduction
  • 1. Nutrition in Clinical Management
  • 2. Definitions of Enteral and Total Parenteral Nutrition
  • 3. Enteral Nutrition in Clinical Management
  • 4. Classification of Enteral Feed Formulae
• 2. Industry Structure
  • 1. Distribution Channels
  • 2. Purchasing Criteria
• 3. Regulatory and Reimbursement Overview
  • 1. Industry Associations
  • 2. Regulations in the U.S.
• 4. Company Profiles
  • 1. Abbott Laboratories
  • 2. B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • 3. Novartis AG
  • 4. Nestle
  • 5. Nutricia North America
• 5. Market Dynamics
  • 1. Mergers and Acquisitions
  • 2. Alliances and Joint Ventures
• 6. Industry Challenge
  • 1. Challenge
  • 2. Strategic Recommendations

3. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Enteral Nutrition Market

• 1. Market Overview
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Scope of Research
  • 3. Market Drivers
    • a. Favorable Reimbursement Regulations
    • b. Increasing Healthcare Costs Drive Consumers toward Community Care
    • c. Cost Benefits and Effectiveness of Enteral Nutrition (EN) Favor its Use Over Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
    • d. Advancements in Enteral Feeding Devices Aid Market Growth
    • e. Customized Formulae for Specific Diseases
    • f. Increasing Geriatric Population Augments Demand for Enteral Nutrition Products
    • g. Increasing Research and Development Expenditure towards Development of Enteral Nutrition
  • 4. Market Restraints
    • a. Reduction in Hospital Stay due to Advancements in Medical Science
    • b. Preventive Medicine Decreasing the Need for Enteral Nutrition
• 2. Forecasts and Trends
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts
  • 3. Pricing Trends
  • 4. Technology Trends
• 3. Competitive Analysis
  • 1. Competitive Structure
  • 2. Market Share Analysis

4. Healthcare in the U.S.

• 1. Healthcare
  • 1. U.S. Healthcare System
  • 2. Community Care
  • 3. Aging Demographics
• 2. Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN)
  • 1. Trends and Developments

5. Ingredients Used in Enteral Nutrition - Trends and Opportunities

• 1. Enteral Feed Ingredients
  • 1. Trends and Opportunities

6. Database of Key Industry Participants

• 1. Key Industry Participants
  • 1. List of Manufacturers

7. Decision Support Database

• 1. Reference Tables
  • 1. Number of Nursing Home Residents
  • 2. Male Population 65 and Above
  • 3. Female Population 65 and above
  • 4. Incidence of HIV
  • 5. Mortality due to Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • 6. Prevalence of Diabetes

List of Figures

Chapter 2

• Enteral Nutrition Market: Difference between Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (U.S.), 2005
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Purchasing Criteria (U.S.), 2005
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Top Industry Challenge (U.S.), 2006-2012

Chapter 3

• Enteral Nutrition Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2006-2012
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2006-2012
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2002-2012
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Pricing Trends (U.S.), 2002-2012
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2005
• Enteral Nutrition Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2005

Chapter 5

• Enteral Nutrition Market: Examples of Ingredient Manufacturers and their Products (U.S.), 2005