Drug Testing Equipment Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Stringent Regulations of Sports Association – The adoption of several programs that are designed to detect the use of banned substances and strict drug testing for illegal drug abuse by athletes worldwide during the sports session is anticipated to propel the market growth. Sports organizations such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Sports Federation (ISF), and others have made drug testing mandatory for participants before participating in a sporting event.

• Collaborations & Innovations in Testing Technology – The tangible benefits of collaborations include reduced medical errors, medication errors, and redundant tests, as well as innovative brainstorming, faster patient throughput, and improved provider satisfaction that come with a democratized and collegial care process. Intoximeters, Inc. with Abbott Healthcare Private Limited agreed to market SoToxa Mobile Test System of Abbott together with Alco-Sensor brand breath alcohol-testing products of Intoximeters.  SoToxa is a handheld oral fluid testing solution that will be used to detect drug use.

• Emerging Laws – As per the Biden-Harris Administration’s Unity Agenda, around USD 3.8 billion has been invested through the American Rescue Plan by the administration to address the mental health crisis and drug overdose plague in the United States.

Challenges

• Emerging Policies & Ban on Testing of Drugs - Drug testing in some places (particularly the workplace) is regarded as a violation of employee privacy, which is expected to impede market growth. The drug consumption ban in certain areas, as well as accuracy issues, are expected to pose challenges to the drug screening market.

• Lack of Accuracy in Many Cases

• Slower Penetration Due to Privacy Concerns