Analgesics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

Analgesics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028

The global analgesics market size reached US$ 51.8 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 67.4 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% during 2023-2028.

Analgesics, also known as painkillers or pain relievers, are drugs that help in relieving pain without affecting consciousness, altering sensory perception, or blocking nerve impulse conduction. These drugs include paracetamol (known as acetaminophen or simply APAP in North America), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as the salicylates, and opioid drugs such as morphine and oxycodone. Analgesics are used for treating pain resulting from physiological injuries, surgeries, phantom aches, inflammation, neuropathic conditions and cancer treatments. Nowadays, rising internet penetration has enabled various e-commerce platforms to collaborate with pharmaceutical manufacturers to deliver drugs like analgesics at the doorstep of consumers.

The primary factor catalyzing the demand for analgesics is the increasing geriatric population. In 2017, between 950-1000 million people were over the age of 60. However, by 2050, these numbers are expected to reach 2100 million, accounting for around 21% of the total global population. As older adults are more vulnerable to chronic and lifestyles diseases, it will significantly contribute to the sales of analgesics. Apart from this, many leading pharmaceutical companies are continually focusing on clinical advancements in both the delivery and design of analgesic drugs. They are also developing safer opioids with improved side effect profiles and effective pain relief. Moreover, the presence of a strong drug pipeline with efficacious drugs waiting for approvals by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is further expected to enhance the use of analgesics across the globe.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global analgesics market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on type, drug class, route of administration, pain type and application.

Breakup by Type:

Prescription
Over the counter (OTC)

Prescription analgesics currently represent the most popular drug type across the globe.

Breakup by Drug Class:

Opioids
NSAID
Others

Based on the drug class, opioids dominate the market as they are widely used in cancer pain management and end-stage diseases in which palliative care is required.

Breakup by Route of Administration:

Oral
Parenteral
Topical
Transdermal
Rectal

Amongst these, oral is the most common route of administration (ROA) since it is considered to be one of the safest ROA and requires minimal to no medical assistance.

Breakup by Pain Type:

Musculoskeletal
Surgical and Trauma
Cancer
Neuropathic
Migraine
Obstetrical
Fibromyalgia
Pain due to Burns
Dental/Facial
Pediatric
Others

At present, musculoskeletal pain accounts for the majority of the global market share. It is most often caused by an injury to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves.

Breakup by Application:

Internal
External

Regional Insights:

Asia Pacific
North America
Europe
Middle East and Africa
Latin America

On the geographical front, North America enjoys the leading position in the market. This can be attributed to the rising penetration of generics, coupled with the growing healthcare expenditure in the region.

Competitive Landscape:
The market has also been examined with the presence of numerous small and large manufacturers who compete in terms of prices and quality. Some of the leading players are:

Bayer AG
Novartis International AG
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
Pfizer Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Pvt. Ltd.
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Group PLC
Endo Pharmaceuticals PLC
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Eli Lilly and Company
Sanofi SA

Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. What was the size of the global analgesics market in 2022?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global analgesics market during 2023-2028?
3. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global analgesics market?
4. What are the key factors driving the global analgesics market?
5. What is the breakup of the global analgesics market based on the type?
6. What is the breakup of the global analgesics market based on the drug class?
7. What is the breakup of the global analgesics market based on the route of administration?
8. What is the breakup of the global analgesics market based on the pain type?
9. What is the breakup of the global analgesics market based on the application?
10. What are the key regions in the global analgesics market?
11. Who are the key players/companies in the global analgesics market?