(PharmaNewsWire.Com, July 02, 2019 ) According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Analgesics Market Research Report and forecast 2019-2024”, the global analgesics market size reached US$ 44.3 Billion in 2018. Analgesics are a type of drugs designed to relieve or control pain. Most of these drugs act on the body’s peripheral and central nervous systems to reduce or block sensitivity to pain. However, some of the analgesics work by preventing the formation of certain chemicals in the body that mediate pain. These painkillers are prescription-only medicines that are used strictly under doctor’s instruction and recommendation. They are used to treat moderate to severe pain including backache, neck pain, pre-menstrual and menstrual pain, and muscle pain.
According to the estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), the population aged 60 years and older will outnumber children younger than five years by 2020. Since many studies have suggested that chronic pain is more common amongst the aged population, the growing proportion of older people will act as a significant factor contributing to the sales of analgesics. Apart from this, healthcare companies are investing in R&D activities to advance the combination of existing compounds to develop novel analgesics with improved efficacy and lesser side effects. Moreover, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has launched a national education campaign to provide guidance to patients and create awareness about the safe use of OTC analgesics. This has led to a rise in the demand for these medicines, thereby providing positive thrust to the market in the region. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach a value of US$ 56.8 Billion by 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of around 4% during 2019-2024.
Based on the drug type, the market has been segregated into prescription and OTC analgesics. Prescription analgesics currently represent the most popular drug type across the globe.
Market Break up by Drug Class:
1. Opioids
2. NSAID
3. Others
On the basis of the drug class, the market has been categorized as opioids, NSAIDs and others. Amongst these, opioids represent the leading segment, accounting for the majority of the total market share.
Market Break up by Segments:
The market has also been segmented based on the route of administration into oral, parenteral, topical, transdermal and rectal. At present, oral drugs dominate the market, holding the largest share.
Market Break up by Pain Type:
1. Musculoskeletal Pain
2. Surgical and Trauma Pain
3. Cancer Pain
4. Neuropathic Pain
5. Migraine
6. Fibromyalgia
7. Pain due to Burns
8. Dental/Facial Pain
9. Pediatric Pain
10. Others
On the basis of the pain type, the report finds that musculoskeletal pain represents the leading segment. Other types of pain include surgical and trauma pain, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, obstetrical pain, fibromyalgia, pain due to burns, dental/facial pain and pediatric pain.
Market Break up by Application:
1. Internal Analgesics
2. External Analgesics
Based on the application, the market has been classified into internal and external analgesics. Internal analgesics are the largest application segment and currently lead the global market.
Market Break up by Region:
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia Pacific
4. Middle East and Africa
5. Latin America
Region-wise, North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market. Other major regions include Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.
Market Break up by Competitive Landscape:
1. Market Structure
2. Key Players
3. Profiles of Key Players
The competitive landscape of the market has also been analyzed with some of the key players being Bayer AG, Novartis AG, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser (RB), Endo Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly and Company, and Sanofi.
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