Generic Drugs Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers Global Generic Drug Market Size, Trends & Share and is Segmented by Route of Administration (Oral, Topical, Injectable, and Other Routes of Administration), Application (Cardiovascular Products, Anti-Infective Drugs, Central Nervous System Drugs, Anti-Cancer Drugs, Respiratory Products, and Other Applications), Distribution Channel (Hospitals/Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Other Distribution Channels), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The Report Offers the Value (in USD Million) for the Above Segments.

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 413.60 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 508.79 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 4.23 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America

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The Generic Drugs Market size is estimated at USD 413.60 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 508.79 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

COVID-19 severely impacted the generic drugs market during the early pandemic due to lockdown restrictions and supply chain disruption. Later, there was an increased demand for generic pharmaceuticals as the COVID-19 infections provided many opportunities for generic drug manufacturers to manufacture the drugs to treat this infection. As the COVID-19 public health emergency unfolded last year, the FDA shifted its focus to generic drug submissions involving potential treatments and supportive therapies for COVID-19 patients. To combat the virus's effects on patients, generic medicines such as intravenous drugs for patients on ventilators and steroids were used, which helped reduce COVID-19 fatalities. For instance, according to a report by the USFDA published in November 2021, the FDA has implemented a generic drug program. This initiative assisted generic medication developers with product development by sending written communications and holding meetings to clarify regulatory expectations early in the development process and during application review. The FDA received 121 requests for product development and pre-submission pre-abbreviated NDA meetings in 2020. Thus, such initiatives have positively impacted market growth in the post-pandemic phase. Thus, as per the analysis, the market studied is expected to follow the same trend over the forecast period as the demand for generic drugs is expected to increase.

Furthermore, the reasons attributed to the growth of the market are the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, a surge in the geriatric population, and growing healthcare expenditure. As per the 2020 report of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which estimated the incidence and mortality of 36 cancers in 185 countries globally, an estimated 19.3 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2020 all over the world, and from the total number of diagnosed cancer cases, over 10.1 million cases were reported in males and 9.3 million cases were reported in females. Additionally, according to the 2021 report of the Global RA Network, more than 350 million people are living with arthritis around the world, and its burden is expected to increase owing to various factors, one of which is the rising burden of the geriatric population around the globe. Thus, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to surge the demand for effective treatment, thereby boosting the growth of the generic drug market over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the geriatric population is more susceptible to chronic diseases, which increases the demand for effective treatment options for prevention and treatment, thereby boosting the market's growth. According to the WHO data for 2021, the proportion of the global population aged 60 and above will nearly double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050. By 2050, 80% of the world's elderly will live in low- and middle-income countries. The population is aging considerably more quickly than in the past, and this demographic is also more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, which will likely increase demand for generic drugs and accelerate market expansion.

Additionally, various organic and inorganic strategies adopted by the key market players are expected to support the growth of the market. In February 2022, Jamp Pharma Group launched Guanfacine XR, a generic version of the reference product INTUNIV XR from Takeda Canada Inc. that treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Moreover, in October 2021, The Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group in China submitted the first marketing application for eslicarbazepine acetate, a class 3 generic medication used to treat epileptic patients. In addition, in July 2021, Generic Ferumoxytol, an injectable drug used to treat iron deficiency anemia (IDA), was launched in the United States by Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines.

Hence, based on the aforementioned factors, the market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. However, stringent government regulation may restrain the market over the forecast period.

Generic Drugs Market Trends

Oral Segment is Expected to Hold Significant Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period

Oral generics are the simplest, most convenient, and safest means of drug administration. They are convenient for repeated and prolonged use and can be self-administered and pain-free; hence, they are the most used and manufactured form of drugs.

The growing launches and collaborations are expected to boost the segment's growth. In January 2022, the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) announced that it had signed agreements with 27 generic manufacturing companies for the manufacturing of the oral COVID-19 antiviral medication molnupiravir and its supply in 105 low- and middle-income countries. In February 2022, Oakrum Pharma, LLC, in collaboration with ANI Pharmaceuticals, announced that the USFDA had approved the ANDA for a generic version of Cystadane1 (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) Powder in a 180-gram bottle and granted competitive generic therapy (CGT) 180 days of exclusivity. Such launches increase the sales and manufacture of oral generic products, boosting the segment's growth.

In addition, in October 2021, Merck & Co. signed a licensing agreement with the United Nations-backed Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) that will allow more companies to manufacture generic versions of its experimental oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment. Such collaborations are likely to boost the segment's growth over the coming years.

Thus, owing to the factors mentioned above, the segment is expected to expand its growth over the forecasted period.

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Asia-Pacific is Expected to Registered Healthy CAGR in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period

Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the fastest-growing trend in the global generic market owing to increased awareness among people related to medical disorders and the growing aging population in the region. Countries like India and China in the Asia-Pacific region contribute more than the other nations. According to a study published by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), in January 2021, approximately 75 million Indians over the age of 60 had some form of chronic disease. About 45 million people have cardiovascular disease and hypertension, and about 20 million suffer from diabetes. Thus, the high prevalence of chronic diseases in the country will boost the demand for cost-effective therapeutics, thereby driving the studied market.

According to the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Report published in November 2021 by IBEF, India is the world's top supplier of generic pharmaceuticals. The Indian pharmaceutical industry supplies 40% of the generic demand in the United States and 25% of all pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom.

Strategic and non-strategic initiatives such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions by key market players are further expected to contribute to market growth. For instance, in January 2022, Lupin signed a partnership agreement with Shenzhen Foncoo Pharmaceutical Co. to bring high-quality generic and complex generic medicines to patients in India. Further, in October 2021, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories launched an anti-cancer drug in the Chinese market through its joint venture, Kunshan Rotam Reddy Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (KRRP). The drug is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Zytiga, which is owned by Johnson & Johnson.

Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to show growth at a faster pace over the forecast period.

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Generic Drugs Industry Overview

The global generic drugs market is highly competitive, with many players dominating the market. The market players are adopting strategies such as rising R&D investment, mergers, acquisitions, and product innovations to sustain the increasing market rivalry. The key market players include Mylan NV, Eli Lilly and Company, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Pfizer Inc., Sun Pharma, Novartis, and Sanofi.

Generic Drugs Market Leaders

  1. Sanofi

  2. Novartis

  3. Pfizer

  4. Sun Pharma

  5. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

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Generic Drugs Market News

  • In November 2022, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received approval from the US health regulator to market sodium phenylbutyrate tablets, used in treating urea cycle disorders, in America.
  • In October 2022, Glenmark's United States-based unit launched generic Fingolimod capsules, used to treat multiple sclerosis, in the American market.

Generic Drugs Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Definitions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

      1. 4.2.1 Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases

      2. 4.2.2 Rise in Geriatric Population

      3. 4.2.3 Increase in Healthcare Expenditure

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

      1. 4.3.1 Stringent Government Regulations

      2. 4.3.2 Adverse Effects Associated with the Drugs

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

    1. 5.1 By Route of Administration

      1. 5.1.1 Oral

      2. 5.1.2 Topical

      3. 5.1.3 Injectable

      4. 5.1.4 Other Routes of Administration (Sublingual, Rectal)

    2. 5.2 By Application

      1. 5.2.1 Cardiovascular Products

      2. 5.2.2 Anti-infective Drugs

      3. 5.2.3 Anti-arthritis Drugs

      4. 5.2.4 Central Nervous System Drugs

      5. 5.2.5 Anti-cancer Drugs

      6. 5.2.6 Respiratory Products

      7. 5.2.7 Other Applications (Gastrointestinal, Hormonal Drug)

    3. 5.3 By Distribution Channel

      1. 5.3.1 Hospitals/Clinics

      2. 5.3.2 Retail Pharmacies

      3. 5.3.3 Other Distribution Channels (Online Pharmacy, Specialty Drug Stores)

    4. 5.4 Geography

      1. 5.4.1 North America

        1. 5.4.1.1 United States

        2. 5.4.1.2 Canada

        3. 5.4.1.3 Mexico

      2. 5.4.2 Europe

        1. 5.4.2.1 United Kingdom

        2. 5.4.2.2 Germany

        3. 5.4.2.3 France

        4. 5.4.2.4 Italy

        5. 5.4.2.5 Spain

        6. 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 5.4.3.1 China

        2. 5.4.3.2 Japan

        3. 5.4.3.3 India

        4. 5.4.3.4 Australia

        5. 5.4.3.5 South Korea

        6. 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 5.4.4 Middle East & Africa

        1. 5.4.4.1 GCC

        2. 5.4.4.2 South Africa

        3. 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

      5. 5.4.5 South America

        1. 5.4.5.1 Brazil

        2. 5.4.5.2 Argentina

        3. 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Company Profiles

      1. 6.1.1 Mylan (Viatris Inc.)

      2. 6.1.2 Abbott Laboratories

      3. 6.1.3 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

      4. 6.1.4 Eli Lilly and Company

      5. 6.1.5 STADA Arzneimittel AG

      6. 6.1.6 GlaxoSmithKline PLC

      7. 6.1.7 Baxter International Inc.

      8. 6.1.8 Pfizer Inc.

      9. 6.1.9 Sanofi

      10. 6.1.10 Novartis AG (Sandoz International)

      11. 6.1.11 Sun Pharma

      12. 6.1.12 AbbVie Inc. (Allergan)

    2. *List Not Exhaustive
  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Generic Drugs Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of this report, a generic drug is a pharmaceutical drug that contains the same chemical substance as that used for the patented molecule. A generic drug is only allowed onto the market when its original drug's patent period expires. It is a molecule now allowed to be sold by all the players under a different brand name. The Generic Drugs Market is Segmented by Route of Administration (Oral, Topical, Injectable, and Other Routes of Administration), Application (Cardiovascular Products, Anti-infective Drugs, Central Nervous System Drugs, Anti-cancer Drugs, Respiratory Products, and Other Applications), Distribution Channel (Hospitals/Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Other Distribution Channels), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value (in USD billion) for the above segments.

By Route of Administration
Oral
Topical
Injectable
Other Routes of Administration (Sublingual, Rectal)
By Application
Cardiovascular Products
Anti-infective Drugs
Anti-arthritis Drugs
Central Nervous System Drugs
Anti-cancer Drugs
Respiratory Products
Other Applications (Gastrointestinal, Hormonal Drug)
By Distribution Channel
Hospitals/Clinics
Retail Pharmacies
Other Distribution Channels (Online Pharmacy, Specialty Drug Stores)
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East & Africa
GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Generic Drugs Market Research FAQs

The Generic Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 413.60 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.23% to reach USD 508.79 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Generic Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 413.60 billion.

Sanofi, Novartis, Pfizer, Sun Pharma and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited are the major companies operating in the Generic Drugs Market.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).

In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Generic Drugs Market.

In 2023, the Generic Drugs Market size was estimated at USD 396.10 billion. The report covers the Generic Drugs Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Generic Drugs Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

The major factors driving the Generic Drugs Market are a) Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases b) Rising geriatric populations and c) Increase in healthcare expenditure

Generic Medicines Industry Report

This comprehensive report offers a deep dive into the generic drugs industry, providing a detailed analysis of key market drivers and market segments. Mordor Intelligence offers customization based on your specific interests, including: 1. Route of Administration: Parental and Inhalers 2. Application: Dermatology, Oncology, Rheumatology, and Genitourinary/Hormonal 3. End-Users: Hospitals, Homecare, and Specialty Clinics

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Generic Drugs Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)