Global Opioids Market Is Anticipated To Witness High Growth Owing To Growing Prevalence Of Chronic Diseases Like Cancer
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Opioids Market |
Overview:
Opioids are a group of medications that are
used to treat pain. They work by attaching to opioid receptors in the brain
cells, reducing the perception of pain and boosting feelings of pleasure. They
can be made from the opium poppy plant, like heroin, or synthesized in a lab,
like fentanyl. Prescription opioids are prescription medicines for pain relief.
They can be taken with or without acetaminophen and ibuprofen, depending on the
needs.
For moderate to severe pain, doctor may recommend using
other treatments, such as exercise, massage, heat, ice, relaxation techniques,
deep breathing, and distraction. They may also include medicine that helps
reduce pain, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin. Addiction is a
chronic condition that can affect every part of life, including health, sleep,
employment and ability to enjoy life. It can also develop a feeling of
hopelessness, irritability and depression.
Market
Dynamics:
Growing product approvals
are estimated to augment growth of the global Opioids
Market over
the forecast period. For instance, Esteve Pharmaceuticals gained approval for SEGLENTIS from
the US FDA in October 2021. This is used for managing acute pain in adults.
Moreover, rising side effects and misuse of
opioids is anticipated to
restrain growth of the global opioids market over
the forecast period.
Impact
of COVID-19:
COVID-19 affects the
respiratory system in a person. It is easily transmitted after coming in
contact with an infected person. Top avoid this, governments in many countries
imposed strict restrictions. Nationwide lockdowns, social distancing,
quarantines and travel bans were impose din many nations for preventing the
transmission of the virus. These lockdowns forced people to stay at home, work
remotely and any individuals were even staying alone. This led to increase in
stress levels, isolations and had a huge impact on the mental health of many
individuals. There was a rise in number of deaths owing to opioid overdose
during the pandemic. Thus, the pandemic chad a negative impact on the growth of
the global opioids market.
Key
Takeaways:
The global Opioids Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 42,429 Mn in 2021,
and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.2% over the forecast period (2021-2028).
For instance, a branded opioid product Onsolis was acquired by Adalvo in August
2022. This opioid is used for managing chronic pain in cancer. This acquisition
will strengthen their opioid product portfolio and also provide growth
opportunities.
North
America is anticipated to witness significant
growth in the global
opioids market over the forecast period, owing to
growing
approval of opioid-based medicines.
Major players operating in the global Opioids Market are Grünenthal, Purdue Pharma L.P., Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, Sanofi, Hikma
Pharmaceuticals PLC, AbbVie Inc., and Pfizer, Inc.
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