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- A significant and accelerating trend in the Europe viscosupplementation market is the shift toward single-injection regimens and the development of more biocompatible, cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) formulations that offer longer-lasting joint lubrication and reduced treatment frequency
- For instance, products such as Synvisc-One and Durolane have gained widespread adoption in markets such as Germany and France due to their ability to deliver sustained relief from knee osteoarthritis symptoms with just one injection
- Single-injection therapies are increasingly preferred by both physicians and patients as they reduce clinic visits, lower the risk of infection, and improve overall treatment adherence. Moreover, new-generation HA products with enhanced viscoelastic properties are delivering better outcomes with minimal adverse effects
- Advances in formulation science are also enabling viscosupplementation products to target multiple joints, not just the knee, broadening their clinical utility. In addition, pharmaceutical companies are exploring biosynthetic and animal-free HA sources to enhance product safety and address ethical concerns, aligning with growing consumer preference for clean and biocompatible therapies
- The trend toward convenient, patient-friendly therapies is prompting companies such as Fidia Farmaceutici and Anika Therapeutics to focus on R&D that delivers improved efficacy with fewer interventions
- Demand for single-dose, longer-acting HA injections is growing rapidly across both public and private healthcare settings in Europe, driven by cost-effectiveness, clinical efficiency, and better patient satisfaction
