Antidepressants Market size was over USD 18.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross USD 39.48 billion by the end of 2037, growing at more than 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of antidepressants is estimated at USD 19.02 billion.
The growth of the market is primarily attributed to the worldwide increasing prevalence of depression coupled with growing public awareness concerning depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression. An individual's depression may be caused by a combination of emotional, behavioral, and genetic factors. Depression may be triggered by life events such as trauma, separation, or unemployed status. Depression can be treated effectively with antidepressants. Additionally, they prevent depression from returning and are effective in treating moderate, severe, and chronic depression.
Antidepressants are primarily intended to treat the symptoms of severe depression, such as feeling tired and down, as well as prevent them from recurring. Medications such as imipramine inhibit the process by which serotonin and norepinephrine are absorbed. Moreover, it inhibits the contraction of the detrusor and increases the resistance of the outlet through the contraction of the urethral sphincter. Additionally, the rising adoption of these drugs for the treatment of chronic pain coupled with rising instances of pain in chronic conditions are projected to drive market growth in coming years. For instance, worldwide nearly 772 million people are affected by chronic pain.
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
6.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 18.12 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 39.48 billion |
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Drug Class (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Serotonin Antagonist & Reuptake Inhibitors)
The global antidepressants market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by drug class into serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, serotonin antagonist & reuptake inhibitors, and others. Out of these, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors segment is projected to significantly grow over the forecast period on the back of growing occurrence of major depressive and anxiety disorders. For instance, anxiety disorders affected 301 million people in 2019, including 58 million children and adolescents. The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is most widely prescribed to treat depression, especially persistent or severe cases, in conjunction with talk therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Additionally, these drugs have been demonstrated to treat other psychological conditions, which are expected to propel this segment's growth over the forecast period.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Regionally, the global antidepressants market is studied into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region. Amongst these markets, the market in North America is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037 backed by the major depressive disorder among adults, an increasing frequency of mental disorder diagnoses and treatments, a growing depression rate among geriatric populations in the United States, and rising healthcare expenditures. For instance, in the United States, an estimated 20 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode till 2020. This figure represented 8.6% of all adults in the region. As a result, such a burden of the disease will require the introduction of effective medications and antidepressant therapies. Moreover, increased awareness of treatment for resistant depression, fast approval of antidepressants in the region, and research and development initiatives are expected to drive the regional market growth over the forecast period.
AbbVie Inc., submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for cariprazine (VRAYLAR) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients receiving existing antidepressants.
Alkermes, announced the receiving of Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its New Drug Application (NDA) for ALKS 5461 for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
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