Pain Management Drug Market Revenue Will Reach $48.40 Billion in 2023

Pain management drugs refer to drugs that can partially or completely alleviate pain. Common pain management drugs include aspirin, painkillers, paracetamol, prednisone, and rofecoxib. The use of pain management drugs should follow the advice and guidance of a doctor, and should not be used or abused indiscriminately. In addition, before using any medication, it is important to carefully read the drug instructions to understand the usage, dosage, and potential side effects of the medication.

Analysis of the Global Pain Management Drug Segmentation Market

According to the different types, specifications, indications, doses, and administration routes of drugs, pain management drugs can be divided into two categories: over-the-counter pain management drugs and prescription pain management drugs. Over-the-counter pain management drugs can usually be purchased at pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. Common over-the-counter pain management drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. They can alleviate mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache, joint pain, etc. For some severe pain, doctors may need to prescribe drugs. These drugs usually require guidance from a doctor or pharmacist before use. Common prescription pain management drugs include codeine, hydrocodone, fentanyl, etc. They can be used to alleviate moderate to severe pain, such as postoperative pain, cancer pain, etc.

Research has shown that over-the-counter pain management drugs have a higher market share among the two types. According to our research data, the global over-the-counter pain management drug segment is expected to generate revenue of $28.47 billion in 2023, with a market share of 58.81%.

Global Pain Management Drug Market Revenue and Share Forecast by Type and Therapeutic Indication in 2023


Market Revenue (Billion USD)

Market Share

Segmented by Type

Prescription Drugs

19.94

41.19%

Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

28.47

58.81%

Segmented by Therapeutic Indication

Post-Operative Pain

0.58

1.20%

Low-Back Pain

6.02

12.44%

Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

1.40

29.00%

Osteoarthritis Pain

6.29

13.00%

Cancer Pain

7.29

15.05%

Migraine

14.96

3.09%

Neuropathic Pain

7.66

15.82%

Fibromyalgia

4.40

9.08%

Others

0.64

1.32%

Source: www.globalmarketmonitor.com

Overview of the Global Pain Management Drug Market Development and Analysis of Competitive Landscape
With the aggravation of the aging trend of the global population, chronic pain has become a common disease, and its incidence rate is also gradually rising, which provides a huge demand for the pain management drug market. In addition, with the improvement of global healthcare levels, many pain management methods have gradually been included in the scope of medical insurance, providing more protection for patients to use pain management drugs and promoting the stable development of the global pain management drug market. Based on our data, the global market for pain management drugs is expected to reach a total revenue of $48.40 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to $55.58 billion by 2026.
From the perspective of market competition, the concentration of the global painkillers market is moderate. Data shows that in 2020, the top 3 companies in the industry achieved a total revenue of 14.24 billion in the pain management drug market, with a total market share of 34.70%. The top three companies were Pfizer, Inc., Novartis, and Johnson & Johnson. In 2020, these three companies accounted for 15.77%, 10.17%, and 8.76% of the global total revenue in the pain medication market.
Global Pain Management Drug Market Revenue Forecast and Competition Pattern Analysis 

Global Pain Management Drug Market Revenue Forecast and Competition Pattern Analysis
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