Global Gabapentin Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application (Epilepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Neuropathic Pain), By Dosage Form (Capsule, Tablet and Oral Solution), By Distribution Channel, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 202

Global Gabapentin Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Application (Epilepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Neuropathic Pain), By Dosage Form (Capsule, Tablet and Oral Solution), By Distribution Channel, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 - 2028

The Global Gabapentin Market size is expected to reach $2.6 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

An anticonvulsant drug called gabapentin is primarily employed to treat neuropathic pain and partial seizures. It is a first-line treatment for central pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and neuropathic pain brought on by diabetic neuropathy. It works to some extent in patients who receive gabapentin for postherpetic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy.

Gabapentin is a GABA analog, although it does not attach to GABAA and GABAB receptors or benzodiazepine, opioid, or cannabinoid receptors. However, it can raise GABA levels and lower glutamate levels. Some people have also hypothesized that gabapentin may lessen the production of pain-related peptides and might lessen opioid-induced hyperalgesia.

Identifying a special gabapentin-binding protein as a component of the voltage-dependent calcium channel complex points to a less specific mechanism of action via modification of neurosignaling. Gabapentin works by affecting the electrical simulations in the brain and inducing neurotransmitters, which communicate between nerve cells. The gabapentin tablets and capsules are used orally in combination with other medicines. Both adults and children can use the medication.

The right amount of gabapentin depends on the drug's brand, kind, strength, effectiveness, renal function, and other important factors (weight, age, health). The rise in the elderly population, rise in government initiatives, rise in the frequency of seizures, the convenience of purchase, investments by pharmaceutical companies in R&D, and increasing product approvals are expected to fuel market expansion.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Those suffering from chronic pain were disproportionately affected by the negative effects of the societal changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. Living with chronic pain jeopardizes a person's basic social demands for the agency, belonging, and justice. During the pandemic, ongoing or worsening chronic pain resulted from feeling more socially threatened for some people. Moreover, the restrictions on the supply chain decreased the availability of gabapentin drugs. Therefore, the pandemic had a negative impact on the gabapentin market.

Market Growth Factors

Increasing utilization of gabapentin in various conditions

Gabapentin drugs are widely used to treat epilepsy, chronic pain, and restless legs syndrome. Through years of studies, it has been established that the drug can treat various other health issues. Gabapentin is one of the initial recommendations in multiple sclerosis as it lessens spasticity. It is a well-known remedy for restless legs syndrome. Uremic pruritus, which results from kidney failure, and other types of itching are both lessened by gabapentin. In cases of orthostatic or essential tremors, gabapentin might be an alternative. As a result, the demand for drugs like gabapentin rises, which will result in the expansion of the market.

Rising investments to develop stronger healthcare infrastructure

The opportunities anticipated to support the market expansion include the growth of emerging markets in developing nations, unexplored opportunities, improved bioavailability, upcoming healthcare clinics, and strategic initiatives by manufacturers. In addition, the strengthening of the healthcare infrastructure also attempts to increase the accessibility of generic and branded medications. As a result, the demand for drugs like gabapentin rises, which will result in the expansion of the market.

Market Restraining Factors

Increasing off label use is facilitating the occurrence of side effects

Gabapentin is primarily prescribed for the treatment of neuropathic pain and focal seizures. But in recent years, the medication has been prescribed for issues other than the intended. In the US and the UK, gabapentin is frequently administered off-label for conditions like anxiety disorders, non-neuropathic pain, and bipolar disorder. However, due to the absence of convincing scientific data supporting gabapentin's efficacy in treating various diseases and its established negative effects, there is worry regarding its off-label use. Therefore, the absence of health reimbursement schemes, rising costs, and rigorous regulatory rules are anticipated to impede market expansion.

Dosage Form Outlook

Based on dosage form, the gabapentin market is categorized into tablet, capsule, and oral solution. The tablet segment procured a considerable growth rate in the gabapentin market in 2021. Since tablets are readily available and have a high consumption rate, the tablet segment is anticipated to grow throughout the forecast period. Major products like Neurontin and Horizant are available in tablet forms. The most common are 300 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg dosages of tablets. In addition, the segment's key trend includes a growing demand for extended-release (ER) tablets, which improve patient compliance.

Application Outlook

Based on application, the gabapentin market is segmented into epilepsy, neuropathic pain, restless legs syndrome, and others. The epilepsy segment witnessed the maximum revenue share in the gabapentin market in 2021. The dominance is associated with a worldwide rise in the incidence of active epilepsy, which necessitates ongoing pharmaceutical assistance for seizure control. In addition, more than 80% of the world's 50 million epilepsy patients reside in the middle- and lower-income nations where access to basic drugs is limited. These factors are anticipated to accelerate gabapentin's uptake.

Distribution Channel Outlook

On the basis of distribution channel, the gabapentin market is fragmented into hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and online pharmacy. The hospital pharmacy segment procured the highest revenue share in the gabapentin market in 2021. The segment has a competitive advantage due to the convenience of the pharmaceutical availability and reimbursement options at these pharmacies. Also, because these pharmacies have easy access to patients' medical records, the drug prescribed is more accurate. Furthermore, these pharmacies are intended to lower total spending by encouraging generic medications.

Regional Outlook

Region wise, the gabapentin market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America region recorded the largest revenue share in the gabapentin market in 2021. The high incidence of neurological diseases and ailments characterized by persistent discomfort in the region is attributable to the dominance. The FDA favors generic drug launches in the region, which will increase product availability. Its highest market share is partly due to numerous manufacturers, substantial healthcare spending, and benevolent reimbursement rules.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pfizer, Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cipla Limited, and Apotex, Inc.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Application

  • Epilepsy
  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Others
By Dosage Form
  • Capsule
  • Tablet
  • Oral Solution
By Distribution Channel
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacy
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
  • Aurobindo Pharma Limited
  • Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Cipla Limited
  • Apotex, Inc.
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Gabapentin Market, by Application
1.4.2 Global Gabapentin Market, by Dosage Form
1.4.3 Global Gabapentin Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.4 Global Gabapentin Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition & Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Gabapentin Market by Application
3.1 Global Epilepsy Market by Region
3.2 Global Restless Legs Syndrome Market by Region
3.3 Global Neuropathic Pain Market by Region
3.4 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
4.1 Global Capsule Market by Region
4.2 Global Tablet Market by Region
4.3 Global Oral Solution Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
5.1 Global Hospital Pharmacy Market by Region
5.2 Global Retail Pharmacy Market by Region
5.3 Global Online Pharmacy Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Gabapentin Market by Region
6.1 North America Gabapentin Market
6.1.1 North America Gabapentin Market by Application
6.1.1.1 North America Epilepsy Market by Country
6.1.1.2 North America Restless Legs Syndrome Market by Country
6.1.1.3 North America Neuropathic Pain Market by Country
6.1.1.4 North America Others Market by Country
6.1.2 North America Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.1.2.1 North America Capsule Market by Country
6.1.2.2 North America Tablet Market by Country
6.1.2.3 North America Oral Solution Market by Country
6.1.3 North America Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.1.3.1 North America Hospital Pharmacy Market by Country
6.1.3.2 North America Retail Pharmacy Market by Country
6.1.3.3 North America Online Pharmacy Market by Country
6.1.4 North America Gabapentin Market by Country
6.1.4.1 US Gabapentin Market
6.1.4.1.1 US Gabapentin Market by Application
6.1.4.1.2 US Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.1.4.1.3 US Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.1.4.2 Canada Gabapentin Market
6.1.4.2.1 Canada Gabapentin Market by Application
6.1.4.2.2 Canada Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.1.4.2.3 Canada Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.1.4.3 Mexico Gabapentin Market
6.1.4.3.1 Mexico Gabapentin Market by Application
6.1.4.3.2 Mexico Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.1.4.3.3 Mexico Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.1.4.4 Rest of North America Gabapentin Market
6.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Gabapentin Market by Application
6.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2 Europe Gabapentin Market
6.2.1 Europe Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.1.1 Europe Epilepsy Market by Country
6.2.1.2 Europe Restless Legs Syndrome Market by Country
6.2.1.3 Europe Neuropathic Pain Market by Country
6.2.1.4 Europe Others Market by Country
6.2.2 Europe Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.2.1 Europe Capsule Market by Country
6.2.2.2 Europe Tablet Market by Country
6.2.2.3 Europe Oral Solution Market by Country
6.2.3 Europe Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.3.1 Europe Hospital Pharmacy Market by Country
6.2.3.2 Europe Retail Pharmacy Market by Country
6.2.3.3 Europe Online Pharmacy Market by Country
6.2.4 Europe Gabapentin Market by Country
6.2.4.1 Germany Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.1.1 Germany Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.1.2 Germany Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.1.3 Germany Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.2 UK Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.2.1 UK Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.2.2 UK Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.2.3 UK Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.3 France Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.3.1 France Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.3.2 France Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.3.3 France Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.4 Russia Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.4.1 Russia Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.4.2 Russia Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.4.3 Russia Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.5 Spain Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.5.1 Spain Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.5.2 Spain Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.5.3 Spain Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.6 Italy Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.6.1 Italy Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.6.2 Italy Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.6.3 Italy Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Gabapentin Market
6.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Gabapentin Market by Application
6.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3 Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market
6.3.1 Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Epilepsy Market by Country
6.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Restless Legs Syndrome Market by Country
6.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Neuropathic Pain Market by Country
6.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
6.3.2 Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Capsule Market by Country
6.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Tablet Market by Country
6.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Oral Solution Market by Country
6.3.3 Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Hospital Pharmacy Market by Country
6.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Retail Pharmacy Market by Country
6.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Online Pharmacy Market by Country
6.3.4 Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Country
6.3.4.1 China Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.1.1 China Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.1.2 China Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.1.3 China Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.2 Japan Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.2.1 Japan Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.2.2 Japan Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.2.3 Japan Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.3 India Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.3.1 India Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.3.2 India Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.3.3 India Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.4 South Korea Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.4.1 South Korea Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.4.2 South Korea Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.4.3 South Korea Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.5 Singapore Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.5.1 Singapore Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.5.2 Singapore Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.5.3 Singapore Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.6 Malaysia Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market
6.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Application
6.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4 LAMEA Gabapentin Market
6.4.1 LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.1.1 LAMEA Epilepsy Market by Country
6.4.1.2 LAMEA Restless Legs Syndrome Market by Country
6.4.1.3 LAMEA Neuropathic Pain Market by Country
6.4.1.4 LAMEA Others Market by Country
6.4.2 LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.2.1 LAMEA Capsule Market by Country
6.4.2.2 LAMEA Tablet Market by Country
6.4.2.3 LAMEA Oral Solution Market by Country
6.4.3 LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.3.1 LAMEA Hospital Pharmacy Market by Country
6.4.3.2 LAMEA Retail Pharmacy Market by Country
6.4.3.3 LAMEA Online Pharmacy Market by Country
6.4.4 LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Country
6.4.4.1 Brazil Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.1.1 Brazil Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.1.2 Brazil Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.1.3 Brazil Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.2 Argentina Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.2.1 Argentina Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.2.2 Argentina Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.2.3 Argentina Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.3 UAE Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.3.1 UAE Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.3.2 UAE Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.3.3 UAE Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.5 South Africa Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.5.1 South Africa Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.5.2 South Africa Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.5.3 South Africa Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.6 Nigeria Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Gabapentin Market
6.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Application
6.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Dosage Form
6.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Gabapentin Market by Distribution Channel
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expense
7.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.1.5.1 Trials and approvals:
7.2 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.3 Pfizer, Inc.
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
7.3.4 Research & Development Expense
7.4 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.4.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.4.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.5 Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.6 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Regional Analysis
7.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.6.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.6.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.7 Aurobindo Pharma Limited
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Regional Analysis
7.7.4 Research & Development Expense
7.8 Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental Analysis
7.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.9 Cipla Limited
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Regional Analysis
7.9.4 Research & Development Expense
7.10. Apotex, Inc.
7.10.1 Company Overview

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