A major 2026 trend in the TED space is the move away from time-consuming intravenous infusions toward user-friendly subcutaneous (SC) delivery. In 2026, the market is identifying "Subcutaneous Biologics" as a critical value-shifter for the Thyroid Eye Disease Market, with pivotal Phase 3 data for elegrobart (VRDN-003) expected in early 2026. This 2026 movement is critical because it addresses the "Infusion Burden" that has historically caused some patients to delay or skip treatment due to travel and scheduling conflicts. By 2026, these at-home injection kits are recognized for their potential to drastically increase the "Treated Patient" population, which currently represents only a small fraction of the total diagnosed cases.

The push for "Patient-Reported Outcomes" is a significant catalyst for the industry. In 2026, "Quality of Life Apps" are identifying a surge in adoption, allowing patients to track vision changes and "diplopia" (double vision) resolution on their smartphones to justify the switch to more convenient therapies. This 2026 trend is also being supported by major players like Amgen and Viridian, who are expanding their portfolios to include both IV and SC options to capture different patient demographics. The 2026 market demonstrates that when a therapy is as easy as a weekly self-injection, the psychological barrier to starting treatment begins to vanish.

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