Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Drugs Market Growth Analysis

Market Insights

The Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Drugs Market is estimated to grow from USD 38.1 Billion in 2021 to USD 58.52 Billion by 2028 at a healthy CAGR of 6.29% during the forecast period.

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What are ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs?

Ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs are the drugs that are used to treat eye infections and various types of eye conditions. Ophthalmic diseases, such as diabetic macular edema (DME), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic retinopathy, and myopic choroidal neovascularization, are potential threats to an individual’s sight.

Key Players

Key players operating in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs market are-

• AbbVie Inc. (Allergan plc) (US)
• Alcon Inc. (Switzerland)
• Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (Canada)
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Genentech, Inc.) (Switzerland)
• Novartis AG (Switzerland)
• Pfizer Inc. (US)
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (India)
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Actavis Generics) (Israel).

Market Dynamics

The increasing prevalence of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration; the rise in geriatric population; growth in demand for ophthalmic drugs, and a surge in investment in R&D activities by various healthcare companies are some of the key factors augmenting the market growth. Also, an increase in awareness about healthcare to prevent the risk of eye diseases, a rise in demand for ophthalmic drugs, and growing initiatives taken by the government for the development & manufacturing of different combinations of ophthalmic drugs further boost the industry growth.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 outbreak has moderately affected the ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs industry. The virus outbreak has turned the lives of people worldwide, with the number of cases increasing rapidly. The COVID-19 crisis has reduced the number of visits to ophthalmology clinics and eye surgeries was postponed to curb the spread of the virus, thus affecting the market growth amid the pandemic.

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Segment Analysis

By Type

The market has been segmented into (Prescription Drugs, and OTC Drugs). The Prescription Drugs segment accounted for a revenue share of nearly 60% in 2021.

Class Type

The market is classified into antiallergy, anti-VEGF agents, anti-inflammatory antiglaucoma, and others. The Anti-VEGF Agents segment accounted for a revenue share of more than 30% in 2021 and is estimated to register a healthy CAGR during the forecast timeline. This is mainly attributed to the growing adoption rate and large presence of global industry players with extensive product portfolios. The segment growth is propelled by robust commercial performances of Avastin (bevacizumab), Lucentis (ranibizumab), and Macugen (pegaptanib), which bolsters the segment growth.

Disease Type

The market has been segmented into (Dry Eye, Eye Allergy, Glaucoma, Eye Infection, Retinal Disorders [Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Others], Uveitis, and Others). The Retinal Disorders segment accounted for a revenue share of more than 30% in 2021.

Dosage Type

The market has been segmented into (Gels, Eye Solutions, Capsules & Tablets, Eye Drops, and Ointments). The Eye Drops segment accounted for a revenue share of more than 34.0% in 2021.

Regional Analysis

The North American market accounted for a revenue share of more than 35% in 2021 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR in the following years. This is mainly ascribed to a surge in the number of cataract surgeries performed, high consumer awareness, the presence of excellent healthcare infrastructure, the large presence of a majority of major players, and a rise in government intervention for the prevention of visual impairment, thereby proliferating the regional market growth.

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Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The market is segmented into the following categories-

By Type

• Prescription Drugs
• OTC Drug

By Class Type 

• Antiallergy
• Anti-VEGF Agents
• Anti-inflammatory [Nonsteroidal Drugs, Steroidal Drugs]
• Antiglaucoma
• Others

By Disease Type 

• Dry Eye
• Eye Allergy
• Glaucoma
• Eye Infection
• Retinal Disorders [Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Others]
• Uveitis
• Others

By Dosage Type

• Gels
• Eye Solutions
• Capsules & Tablets
• Eye Drops
• Ointments

By Region

• North America
• Asia-Pacific
• Europe
• Rest of the World

Target Audience

Here is the list of the group of customers that the ophthalmic pharmaceutical drugs market hopes to have the greatest opportunity to convert-

• Distributors
• Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Logistics organizations
• Government bodies

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