FMR Global Research

Case Study

Central Nervous System (CNS)

We specialize in CNS market research by assessing the unmet needs of neurological treatments and providing critical insights into patient management, product potential, and treatment algorithms. Our services help identify barriers and drivers for CNS therapies, with actionable recommendations for stakeholders involved in managing neurological disorders. We provide a comprehensive view that informs clinical and commercial strategies in the CNS space.

Brand Equity Research and Price sensitivity/elasticity investigation

Objective of the Study

Understand key metrics related to brand awareness, recognition, perception, brand equity, standard of care, prescription decision and communication strategy in the area of Epilepsy

Measure price sensitivity/elasticity.

Methodology

METHODOLOGY

Step 1: Quant survey to address the closed questions among all targets

Step 2: Qualitative approach among Neurologists and Epileptologists only: follow-up calls to better understand perceptions and behaviors declared in step1

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE: 

Spain, France and Germany

SAMPLE

Step 1: 50 Neurologists/ Epileptologists, 50 GPs and 50 Pharmacists per country

Step 2: 30 Neurologists/ Epileptologists per country

TARGET DETAILS

Neurologists or Epileptologists; General Medicine Practitioners and Pharmacists.

LOI: 35 min for Quant CAWI survey, 30 min for follow up Qual interviews

MAIN RESULTS

Performed brand equity analysis complete with an investigation of main KPIs brand awareness, perceptions, recognition, match with core messages of the product, brand Image vs main competitors

Investigated the competitive landscape, Reference stakeholders/ societies/ guidelines followed for update/ reference

Analysed patient compliance / adherence to the prescribed treatment

Explored the key communication requirements in this area and the standard of care advantages for this specific segment

Pricing elasticity exercise (economic/ acceptable/ expensive price/ value for money and percentage of price associated with each price category).

KEY TAKE-AWAY

Provided in-depth understanding of the client’s brand equity, USPs and competitive landscape to be considered and recommendations regrading price sensitivity involving the brand penetration and challenges.

Due Diligence Research

Objective of the Study

Define the launch strategy for a new hereditary ATTR (hATTR) Amyloidosis (neuropathy) treatment.

Methodology

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE:

France

METHODOLOGY:

1.Desk research

  • Open source analysis, Social Networks analysis, etc
    1. Qualitative
    • In-Depth Individual Interviews by phone
    • 5 KOLs
    • 2 patient associations

    • 2 regulatory stakeholders

    MAIN RESULTS

    Assessed  the  overall market:

    Identified the major stakeholders, the influencers, their attitudes and their interactions.

    Investigated the reference centers and  the patient flow.

    Evaluated the awareness regarding the pathology and its diagnosis.

    Determined the ideal ”go to market” strategy: Pre-launch activities (sales, marketing, tools, website), price strategy, communication strategy, product offering and activities with patients groups.

    Identified the key factor of success for the launch: Key congress to target, ideal HR organization to boost sales, market access strategy to adopt.

    KEY TAKE-AWAY

    Identified the differences between targets in terms of perception and prescription of product X.

    Highlighted gaps between client’s expectations and physicians’ perceptions and behaviors.

    Provided actionable recommendations to implement in order to ensure a successful communication campaign among targeted physicians.

    FMR Global Health is the health research arm of FMR Global Research

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