Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

Publication Date	October 2007
Publisher	IBISWorld
Product Type	Report
Pages	42
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IBI00845

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Summary

Yes to Drugs

The industry is increasingly pushing more drugs over the counter. With priors in dealing in prescription drugs, demand and use of GB's (generic brands) is rife and rising. Buyers want cheaper drugs and end-user applications are changing - these changes will force dealers within the industry to change their approach to competition.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Content

Industry Definition
- Activities (Products and Services)
- Similar Industries
- Other Related Industries
Key Statistics
- Current Prices
- Constant Prices
- Real Growth
- Ratio Table
Segmentation
- Products and Service Segmentation
- Major Market Segments
- Industry Concentration
- Geographic Spread
Market Characteristics
- Market Size
- Linkages
- Demand Determinants
- Domestic and International Markets
- Basis of Competition
- Life Cycle
Industry Conditions
- Barriers to Entry
- Taxation
- Industry Assistance
- Regulation and Deregulation
- Cost Structure
- Capital and Labor Intensity
- Technology and Systems
- Industry Volatility
- Globalization
Key Factors
- Key Sensitivities
- Key Success Factors
Key Competitors
- Major Players
- Player Performance
- Other Players
Industry Performance
- Current Performance
- Historical Performance
Outlook