Controlled Release Drug Delivery Market size was valued at USD 59.83 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 192.37 billion by 2037, expanding at more than 9.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of controlled release drug delivery is estimated at USD 64.61 billion.
The key factors driving the growth of this market include the low treatment cost, reduced drug toxicity along with the increased therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, these technologies provide various advantages over traditional delivery systems, such as, uniform drug level which stabilizes the medical condition, reduced dosage and less side effects, and is also a significant factor anticipated to fuel the growth of the controlled release drug delivery system market over the forecast period.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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9.4% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 59.83 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 192.37 billion |
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The technology type in controlled release drug delivery market is segmented into wurster technique, implants, targeted delivery, micro encapsulation and others. Based on these segments, the targeted delivery segment will account for the leading share in the market on the back of its improved absorption, low risk of side effects, increased safety and it offers preferred site of action. Moreover, large number of key players has a strong portfolio for the technology. These factors, in turn, are expected to augment the market growth over the forecast period.
Our in-depth analysis of the global controlled release drug delivery market includes the following segments
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North America industry is expected to account for largest revenue share by 2037, driven by prevailing diseases related to gastrointestinal disorders, advancement in the technological infrastructure of pharmaceutical industry, along with increasing activities of research & development. The increase in the number of gastrointestinal patients will result in the rise in demand for controlled release drug delivery technology. The Asia Pacific market is predicted to be rapidly growing on the back of increase in geriatric and paediatric population in the region, rising demand for the controlled release drugs dosage over the forecast period.
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