Connected Drug Delivery Devices Market Size

Connected Drug Delivery Devices Market Analysis

The Connected Drug Delivery Devices Market size is estimated at USD 1.18 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 5.30 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 35.13% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market moderately during the initial phase as patient care shifted to more home-based technologies, and along with it the usage of connected drug delivery also expectedly increased. For instance, according to an article published by the Lancet Regional Health in September 2021, it has been observed that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, home-based care has been unprecedently solicited to relieve the pressure on hospitals, enabling patients with chronic conditions to be taken care of and monitored at home. This indicates the increased usage of connected drug delivery devices during the pandemic, as they are specially made for remotely monitoring a patient. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the market initially, however as the pandemic has subsided currently, the shift of patient care in home settings has decreased a bit, but the market studied is expected to have stable growth during the forecast period of the study.

The major factors driving the growth of the market include the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, increased patient connectivity and engagement, and rising patient awareness about adherence to prescribed therapies.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes among others coupled with the rising geriatric population is expected to boost the market growth, as the connected drug delivery devices are mainly used by patients suffering from the aforementioned diseases. For instance, according to the data published by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease in September 2022, it was estimated that 200 million people around the world had COPD in 2022. Similarly, according to an article published by Lung India in December 2021, a systematic review was conducted in India which showed that the pooled COPD prevalence in adults was 9.23% in 2021. Thus, the high burden of COPD is expected to boost market growth.

The rising prevalence of diabetes around the world is also a major factor driving the market growth, as blood ketone meters are used for diabetes monitoring. For instance, according to the data updated by IDF in December 2021, it was estimated that approximately 537 million adults in the age group of 20-79 years were living with diabetes in 2021, and the total number of people living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045.

Moreover, according to an article published by the Journal of Asthma Allergy in July 2022, asthma is one of Germany's most common chronic diseases, which affects an estimated 4-5% of all adults and 10% of children each year. Additionally, according to an article published by BMC Public Health in July 2022, a study was conducted in China which showed that the estimated prevalence, awareness, and control rates of diabetes in Chinese individuals aged over 65 years were 18.80%, 77.14%, and 41.33%, respectively. Hence, the high prevalence of asthma and diabetes is also expected to boost the usage of connected drug-delivery devices, thus enhancing market growth.

Hence, the aforementioned factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes coupled with the rising geriatric population are expected to boost the market growth. However, the increased cost of devices and the increasing concerns about data privacy and transfer are expected to impede market growth.