Imaging Agents - A Worldwide Market Review

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
A Quick Primer On Imaging Agents
Growth Drivers
Growth Inhibitors
Changing Dynamics of Imaging Agents
Imaging Agents: Significant Growth Ahead
Rise of Non-Ionizing Imaging Techniques
Fusion Imaging Modalities: Greater Clinical Benefits
Radioactive Isotopes Utilized in PET & SPECT Imaging Procedures
Radiopharmaceuticals-An Exotic Tool
Nanomaterials Taking the Center Stage
Gadolinium Coated Nanoparticles- A Promising Imaging Agent
A Peek Into Pricing Dynamics
A Synoptic Overview
Pros & Cons
Positive Factors Driving Prices
Negative Factors Bearing Down on Prices
Reimbursements
"Under the Umbrella"
Europe
United States
3.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Falling Prices Turn On the Heat
X-Ray Contrast Media: Declining Sector
MRI Contrast Media: Playing at Center Court
Impact Wielded by Ballooning MRI Practices
Ultrasound Contrast Media: A Rising Star in the Quadrant
Fledging Market Battles Teething Challenges
PET: A Prime Growth Driver for Radiopharmaceuticals
Nuclear Medicine: A Potential Growth Avenue for Radiopharmaceuticals
Select Cardiology and Oncology Radiopharmaceuticals
4.COMPETITION
Market Structure
Market Participants
Key Market Metrics
Big Guns in the Emerging MRI Market
Bayer Schering Pharma AG: A Pioneering Developer of MRI Contrast Agents
Competitive Scenario – A Recent Past Perspective
5.TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGHS
Molecular Imaging Agents: The Outer Limits
On Cards: Hyperpolarized Gases as Contrast Agents
Imaging Agents Make a Welcome Impact in the Field of Alzheimer’s Disease
Technetium-99m: A Breakthrough Contrast Agent for CNS Imaging
A New Imaging Agent for Radiopharmaceutical Scans
Multi-Modal Image Registration: Combating Contrast Medium Inconsistencies
Saline Flushes To Help Ensure Accurate Delivery of Contrast Agents
6.PRODUCT FACTS
A. Contrast Media
X-Ray Contrast Media
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Media
Ultrasound Contrast Media
B. Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
7.TECHNOLOGY DYNAMICS
New Proprietary Technologies on the Horizon Making Significant Inroads
8.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging Adopts New Identity, Lantheus Medical Imaging
Cytogen Corporation to Merge Business with EUSA Pharma Inc
Bracco Group Acquires E-Z-EM
EPIX Pharmaceuticals to Resubmit New Drug Application (NDA) for Vasovist
Bayer Schering, FutureChem Ink Licensing Deal
NuView Radio Pharmaceuticals Inks Agreement for Non-Invasive Imaging Agent
Bayer to Unleash Radiology Management System
Bayer to Unveil Pre-Filled Contrast-Medium Cartridges for MRI
Advanced Magnetics Inc Changes Name to AMAG Pharmaceuticals
Bracco Diagnostics Inks Agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group
Bracco Diagnostics Offers MRI Products to HealthTrust Purchasing Group
Bayer HealthCare Offers MRI Contrast Agent to HealthTrust
Bayer HealthCare Extends Contract with Premier
Bayer HealthCare Sets Off US Operations
Tyco Healthcare Renamed to Covidien Ltd
Covidien Offers Imaging Solutions to MedAssets Supply Chain Systems
Siemens, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Set up Research Centre
Bayer, Berlex Merge Operations
AION Diagnostics Forays Pre-Clinical Imaging Agent Market
Insight Agents to Launch Generic Contrast Media Solutions In Europe
Researchers Develop First Biocompatible MRI Contrast Agent
9.MAJOR PLAYERS
AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc (USA)
Amersham Plc (UK)
Bayer Schering Pharma AG (Germany)
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals (US)
Bracco Group (Italy)
E-Z-EM Inc. (USA)
Covidien (USA)
Cytogen Corp. (USA)
Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited (Japan)
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Japan)
EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (USA)
Guerbet Group (France)
Lantheus Medical Imaging (USA)
10.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
11.THE UNITED STATES
Growth Stimulants
Medical Imaging: Changing the Healthcare Landscape
Dynamics of Pricing
Reimbursement Issues
Medicare
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Regulatory Environment
Provisions Regarding Off-Label Usage of Contrast Media
Contrast Media
X-ray Contrast Media
MRI Contrast Media
Market Scenario
Managed Care Vs MRI Technology Diffusion
Ultrasound Contrast Media
Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals
Market Scenario
Availability of Isotopes: A Tough Challenge
12.CANADA
Diagnostic Equipment Market
LOCM Products Approved in Canada
13.JAPAN
Reimbursement Issues
14.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.The United Kingdom
d.Italy
e.Spain

f.Russia
g.Rest of Europe
15.ASIA-PACIFIC
PET Imaging-An Overview
ANSTO: Leading the Radiopharmaceuticals Market
16.THE MIDDLE EAST
17.LATIN AMERICA
Exhibits
Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Imaging Agents Manufacturer Value Sales in the World –
Table 2: Breakdown of Medical Diagnostic Procedures by Imaging Modality Type in the World –
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Imaging Agents Manufacturer Value Sales in the World –
Table 4: Percentage Market Shares of Leading X-ray Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers in the World –
Table 5: Percentage Market Shares of Leading MRI Diagnostics Manufacturers in the World –
Table 6: Percentage Market Shares of Leading Radiopharmaceutical Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers in the World –
Table 7: Global Imaging Agents Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Imaging Agents Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 9: Global Contrast Media Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Contrast Media Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 11: Global Contrast Media Market by Segment for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Contrast Media Market by Segment for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 13: Global X-Ray Contrast Media Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global X-Ray Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 15: Global MRI Contrast Media Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global MRI Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 17: Global Ultrasound Contrast Media Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Global Ultrasound Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 19: Global Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 21: Percentage Breakdown of Hospital Purchases by Type in the US –
Table 22: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 23: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 24: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 25: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Canada for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 26: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 27: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Japan for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 28: Imaging Agents Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 29: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 30: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 31: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 32: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 33: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in France for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 34: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 35: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Germany for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 36: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 37: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in the UK for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 38: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 39: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Italy for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 40: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 41: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Spain for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 42: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 43: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Russia for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 44: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 45: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Rest of Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 46: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 47: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Asia-Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 48: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Middle East: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 49: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Middle East for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 50: Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 51: Percentage Breakdown of Imaging Agents Market by Segment in Latin America for the Years 2008 & 2009 2012.
Companies Profiled