Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
Barriers to entry into the Nebulizer Manufacturing industry are moderate. Companies face patent protection, government policy, high costs and the power of existing industry firms. In the five years to 2012, barriers to entry have remained steady in the industry.
Many nebulizers are manufactured under patent. Firms entering the industry must acquire a company that holds a patent or engage in costly research and development (R&D). Either way, companies need to manufacture a nebulizer that can compete in the industry without infringing upon their competitors' intellectual property.
New industry entrants are also subject to government policy. The Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) Act sets minimum requirements that apply to all nebulizers. FD&... purchase to read more