Irritable Bowel Syndrome Drugs Market size was over USD 4.14 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross USD 11.53 billion by the end of 2037, growing at more than 8.7% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of irritable bowel syndrome drugs is estimated at USD 4.43 billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing number of elderly people who are prone to different types of gastrointestinal diseases. Further, the growing prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases amongst other population group, an increase in the consumption of unhealthy foods, and rising stress levels among people across the globe are also expected to add to the market growth. The estimated prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in the United States is between 11% and 14% and this share is predicted to increase further in the years to come.
In addition to these, factors that are believed to fuel the market growth of irritable bowel syndrome drugs include the rise in over-the-counter drug availability, soaring investments, and collaboration between major key players to discover effective treatments for IBS. For instance, on June 9, 2022, the biopharmaceutical company Ferring B.V. announced a strategic partnership with the innovation-focused global biopharma company I-MAB Biopharma Co., Ltd. to advance the development of olamkicept, a selective interleukin-6 (IL-6) trans-signaling inhibitor for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and associated inflammatory conditions. Additionally, the growing number of awareness campaigns on the management of irritable bowel syndrome is predicted to present the potential for market expansion over the projected period.
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2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
8.7% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 4.14 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 11.53 billion |
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Type {IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D), IBS with Constipation (IBS-C), Mixed IBS (IBS-M)}
The global irritable bowel syndrome drugs market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type into IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), IBS with constipation (IBS-C), and mixed IBS (IBS-M). Out of these, the IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of diarrhea among all age groups and the rising adoption of unhealthy lifestyles including the consumption of fast food and alcohol. For instance, diarrheal illnesses are believed to be responsible for 300 annual pediatric fatalities and 167,000 hospitalizations in the US.
Our in-depth analysis of the global irritable bowel syndrome drugs market includes the following segments:
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North America Market Forecast
The North American irritable bowel syndrome drugs market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing frequency of fecal incontinence and the availability of efficient treatment options in the region. For instance, 50 to 70 patients out of every 100 nursing home residents and 18 to 33 patients out of every 100 hospitalized patients, respectively, suffer from fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence affects 7 to 15 persons out of every 100 who are not patients or residents of nursing homes or hospitals. In addition, the region's supportive health policies and expanding healthcare industry are anticipated to boost the market expansion during the course of the anticipated period.
IBSRELA the first and only NHE3 inhibitor for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adults, has been made available by the biopharmaceutical company Ardelyx. The first Ardelyx product to receive approval from the US Food and Drug Administration is IBSRELA.
Indegene a provider of technology-driven healthcare solutions, and metaMe Health, a maker of Regulora and a Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDT) business, teamed up to offer Regulora as a remedy for irritable bowel syndrome-related stomach pain (IBS).
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
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