Combination Anti-Diabetes Drugs Market Size

Combination Anti-Diabetes Drugs Market Analysis

The Combination Anti-Diabetes Drugs Market size is estimated at USD 1.09 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.85 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.87% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of viral infections, especially during the period of poor glycemic control. Emerging evidence suggests that it is one of the most common comorbidities in the SARS-CoV-2 infection. The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted the combination anti-diabetes drugs market. The prevalence of diabetes in people hospitalized with COVID-19 infection and the recognition that improved glycemic control might improve outcomes and reduce the length of stay in patients with SARS-CoV-2 have underlined the importance of the combination anti-diabetes drugs. 

People with diabetes have a weaker immune system, the COVID-19 complication aggravates the condition, and the immune system gets weaker very fast. Diabetes and uncontrolled hyperglycemia are risk factors for poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19 including an increased risk of severe illness or death. Moreover, the management and therapy are complex for individuals with diabetes who are acutely unwell with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Thus, the COVID-19 outbreak increased the combination anti-diabetes drugs market's growth globally.

Generally, metformin is recommended as an initial treatment for patients with diabetes. At the same time, it is recognized that monotherapy does not provide adequate glucose control in a large proportion of patients and that many patients will experience unacceptable side effects with a higher dosage of a single agent. Fixed dose combination antidiabetic medications are a useful and appropriate treatment option in this large group of patients to maintain good glycemic control. The combination drug therapy helps to keep the HbA1c value below 7% for a patient. Combination therapy at low doses minimizes the side effects associated with high dose therapy of either agent and provides additive clinical benefits.

According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the adult diabetes population in 2021 is approximately 537 million, and this number is going to increase by 643 million in 2030. The rate of newly diagnosed cases of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is seen to increase, mainly due to obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. The rapidly increasing incidence and prevalence of diabetic patients and healthcare expenditure worldwide are indications of the increasing usage of anti-diabetic drugs. Technological advancements and innovations have increased over the period leading to several modifications either in the drugs or the formulations being developed.

Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors the studied market is anticipated to witness growth over the analysis period.