Market Size of Global Telepharmacy Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 10.80 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 27.36 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 20.42 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Telepharmacy Market Analysis
The Global Telepharmacy Market size is estimated at USD 10.80 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 27.36 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 20.42% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on patients with any diseases, telepharmacy helped the patient to combat its effect. The strict lockdowns and government regulations intended to slow down the spread of COVID-19 resulted in the boost of telepharmacy market along with balancing the strain on the healthcare system globally. In wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, telepharmacy is improving public health along with decreasing the potential of infectious exposures.
As per an article published in April 2022 titled 'Survey of the patients' perspectives and preferences in adopting telepharmacy versus in-person visits to the pharmacy' in the National Library of Medicine, survey data indicated that about 77% of respondents preferred appointments via telepharmacy while 23% preferred in-person services due to reducing the incidence of contagious disease, spending less time receiving pharmaceutical services, reducing cost, traveling a shorter distance for receiving pharmaceutical services and saving time among other reasons.
As per an article published in January 2022 titled 'Access to Telepharmacy Services May Reduce Hospital Admissions in Outpatient Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic' in the Europepmc, the patient group that had access to telepharmacy service have reduced the rise in hospitalization rates versus the group without access to the telepharmacy service. Thus, the COVID-19 outbreak had a positive impact on telepharmacy market. Also, the telepharmacy market is expected to grow due to the significant increase in the use of smartphones globally.
Further, increasing technological advancement, increasing internet penetration, and growing awareness regarding telepharmacy is among the major factors driving the growth of the studied market. With the growing advancements in technology, telecommunication is being utilized in every field these days. As per an article published in January 2021, the internet penetration rate in the world is at 59%, 7% high as compared to Q1 of 2020.
In addition, business strategic initiatives and funding for research and development by major players in the market are positively affecting the studied market. For instance, in June 2022 CPS Solutions announced it has closed its acquisition of Trellis Rx, LLC , they will together offer a broader range of services, structure, better support to patients, health and hospital systems alike. Additionally, in January 2021 Intalere announces a new agreement with One Touch Telehealth. Intalere members will receive negotiated pricing on One Touch Telehealth's entire suite of telehealth solutions. Therefore, owing to the aforementioned factors the studied market is anticipated to witness growth over the analysis period.
However, the lack of regulation on services is likely to impede the market growth.
