The forecasted data for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams in UK hospitals remains steady from 2024 to 2028, at 3.2 exams per thousand persons. In 2023, this figure also stood at 3.2, indicating no annual growth over the forecast period. The lack of year-on-year change results in a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 0% over this five-year span.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in PET imaging that could drive demand.
- Policy changes impacting healthcare funding and access to imaging.
- Fluctuations in disease prevalence that might affect PET exam necessity.
- Shifts in healthcare priorities post-pandemic influencing imaging strategies.
