Methadone Market Size

Methadone Market size was over USD 172.86 million in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 437.27 million by 2037, witnessing over 7.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of methadone is evaluated at USD 193.93 million.

The growth of the market is associated with the increasing prevalence of pain after a post-surgery treatment or treatment. The demand for methadone is driven by these pain-related issues. Methadone helps in reducing the deadly pain that takes place after a therapeutic or post-surgery treatment. As per a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2019, around 20% of U.S. adults suffered from chronic diseases out of which 4% of adults felt chronic pain from the disease very hard.

Additionally, the growing number of people addicted to multiple opioids such as heroin, and morphine is also a significant factor that is anticipated to drive the growth of this market in the forecast period. Methadone helps an individual get rid of the addiction or dependency on heroin, morphine, or any other prescription painkillers. As per National Survey on Drug Use and Health, indicates that around 6 million adults globally are addicted to Heroin.