Kick the Habit

market entry

India-specific
Set in India; the figures and context are India’s.

What this case is about

Your client is a pharmaceutical company that produces anti-smoking pills which reduce the urge to smoke and require a prescription for use. The product has been successful in other countries and the client wants to introduce it in India at a premium price. You need to evaluate if launching this drug in India is feasible, estimate the target market size, the expected market share, and recommend a feasible pricing strategy.

Objective

Determine whether the anti-smoking pill can be successfully launched in India, estimate the potential market size and share, and suggest an optimal price for the product.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation