Market Insights
The generic injectables market is estimated to grow from USD 122.4 billion in 2022 to USD 250.13 billion by 2028 at a healthy CAGR of 12.60% during the forecast period.

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What are generic injectables?
A generic injectable is a drug that has the same active pharmaceutical ingredient as its branded compliment. These drugs are not protected by patents. A generic injectable is also alike to its branded counterpart in terms of strength, safety, performance, dosage form, quality, and route of administration. Unlike branded injectables, the generic injectable is cheaper than the ones used for cancer therapies.
Generic Injectables Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 122.4 Billion
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Market Size in 2022
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USD 250.13 Billion
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Market Growth (2023-2028)
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CAGR of 12.60%
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Base Year of Study
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2022
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Trend Period
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2017-2021
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Forecast Period
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2023-2028
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Key Players
The following are some of the key players operating in the global generic injectables market are-
Market Dynamics
The generic injectables market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:
The rising investment by government bodies for the development of generic drugs. It is aimed at promoting generic injectables to lower healthcare expenditure. Also, drug shortages in confluence with quick approvals by the USFDA further boost product usage. Moreover, numerous branded injectables firms are also expected to lose their patient protection in the coming years.

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Here are some specific market trends to watch in the generic injectables market:
Increased demand for large molecule injectables: The use of large molecule injectables in the treatment of chronic illnesses is growing, such as proteins and monoclonal antibodies. It is anticipated that this pattern will persist, propelling the need for large-molecule injectable generics.
Growing focus on biosimilars: Although they cost less, biosimilars and biological medications are quite comparable. The market for generic biosimilars is anticipated to grow as biosimilars continue to gain traction.
Expansion into emerging markets: In the coming years, emerging markets are anticipated to play a significant role in propelling the generic injectables market's expansion. These markets have sizable and expanding populations, and they are using generic medications more frequently.
Segment Analysis
Product Trends
The market has been classified into large-molecule injectables and small-molecule injectables. The large molecule injectables segment accounted for the largest market in 2022 & is expected to remain the largest market during the forecast period.
Significant research and development activities for biosimilar products, growing demand for affordable biological products, and expected patent expiry of branded molecules are likely to bolster the segment's growth.
Application Trends
The market has been classified into oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, immunology, & others. The oncology segment occupied a significant market share in 2022 & is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The rising global prevalence of cancer has raised the demand for oncology therapies, especially injectable drugs. As the number of cancer patients increases, the necessity for cost-effective treatment alternatives becomes crucial, fueling demand for generic injectables in oncology.
Because of the complexity and high costs connected with the development of innovative cancer medicines, prospects for generic injectables have arisen. Generic injectables are less expensive than branded cancer medications, making them more accessible to a larger patient group. This element of affordability has accelerated the use of generic injectables in oncology, particularly in areas with limited healthcare resources.
Regional Analysis
North American generic injectables market accounted for the highest share in 2022 and is expected to grow at a robust CAGR during the review period. The market growth is mainly attributed to the large presence of a properly structured healthcare sector, rising number of abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) approvals, increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases, growing demand for inexpensive biosimilar products, and easy availability of reimbursement policies with broader coverage.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR during the review period due to a surge in the healthcare expenditure by the government, strong prevalence of infectious diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea, malaria, and cholera, rising increasing prevalence of cancer, and soaring demand for inexpensive medicines, further bolsters the regional market growth.
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 generic injectables market is segmented into the following categories:
By Product
- Large Molecule Injectables
- Small Molecule Injectables
By Application
- Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Diabetes
- Immunology
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

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Report Features
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In-depth Analysis of the generic injectables market
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The market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market segment analysis and Forecast
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Which are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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Drivers & challenges
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Target Audience
The target audience of the generic injectables market includes-
- Generic Injectables Vendors
- Generic Injectables Manufacturers
- Generic Injectables Distributors
- Organizations
- Government Bodies.
Covid-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic has moderately affected the generic injectables industry. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has resulted in several thousands of hospital admissions. The focus of healthcare professionals has been shifted toward the treatment of COVID-19-infected patients, which affected the treatment of non-emergency medical conditions, amid the pandemic.
Research Methodology
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More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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