Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market is estimated to reach USD 79.26 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 27.24%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market, including market size and trends, Interface mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. Anti-obesity drugs are pharmaceutical treatments designed to aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite, reducing fat absorption, or increasing energy expenditure, playing a crucial role in managing obesity and its associated health risks such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. The market for anti-obesity drugs is driven by the rising prevalence of obesity worldwide due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and genetic predispositions, coupled with growing awareness about the health risks of excessive weight. Advancements in drug development, including the introduction of safer and more effective medications, further fuel market growth. However, challenges such as high treatment costs, limited long-term efficacy of some drugs, safety concerns, and regulatory hurdles hinder widespread adoption, particularly in low-income and developing regions.
By Type Insights: Based on Type the market is divided into two segments: Prescription Drugs and OTC Drugs. The prescription drugs category dominated the market with the largest market share in 2024, owing to the presence of prominent market participants with regulatory clearances for their products. By boosting investments in R&D projects and strategic alliances to launch efficient therapies, these businesses are propelling the uptake of these products. The segment's dominance in the global market is also a result of rising prescription drug sales from healthcare professionals and anticipated prescription drug launches over the projected period.
By Distribution Channel Insights: Based on Distribution Channel the market is divided into two segments: Hospital Pharmacy and Online & Retail Pharmacy. The global market for anti-obesity medications was dominated by the retail and online pharmacy segment, which is expected to produce the highest revenue in 2024 due to the growing use of e-pharmacies and the availability of anti-obesity medications on these platforms, which facilitates the patient population's drug procurement process. Additionally, as obesity is a chronic condition, patients require refills to continue their long-term treatment regimen, which increases the use of anti-obesity medications through distribution channels in retail and online pharmacies.
By Regional Insights: North America dominated the market, with a significant revenue share in 2024. North America's supremacy is obvious for a variety of reasons, including a high obesity rate and favorable government regulations. Key market participants like Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Merck & Co., and F. Hoffmann-La Roche strengthen their position.
Market Competitive Landscape:
The market for Anti-Obesity Drugs is quite competitive. In order to increase the range of services and products they offer, companies in the anti-obesity market are working with regional players and going worldwide. Some of the prominent players in Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market are Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer Inc, Sandoz International GmbH and VIVUS LLC.
Recent Developments:
- In November 2023, Lilly declared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved Zepbound for the treatment of persistent weight in obese people.
- In October 2022, Lilly obtained the USFDA's Fast Track Designation for tirzepatide. The product is being researched to treat adult overweight or obesity.
- In February 2022, Pfizer Inc.’s study on an oral diabetes drug called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors found that it could help control type 2 diabetes and aid to weight loss, as obesity is frequently associated with type 2 diabetes.
- In November 2021, Novo Nordisk declared that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), a European regulatory body, had adopted a favorable judgment and suggested that Wegovy be approved for sale in order to treat chronic obesity in adults.
- In October 2021, Navamedic ASA expanded its Mysimba distribution rights in the Nordic region. Currax Pharmaceutical LLC, formerly known as Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc., sold Mysimba to Navamedic ASA in 2017 for a five-year exclusive distribution right in the Nordic region.
- In April 2021, Zealand Pharma A/S and Boehringer Ingelheim started Phase 2 studies of BI 456906, a GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist, for individuals with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and overweight or obese adults.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2021-2034 |
| Base year considered | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2034 |
| Segments covered | By Type, By Distribution Channel. |
| Regions covered | North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. |
| Companies Covered | Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer Inc, Sandoz International GmbH, VIVUS LLC. and others. |
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Size (FY’2021-FY’2034)
- Overview of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Segmentation of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market By Type (Prescription Drugs and OTC Drugs)
- Segmentation of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacy and Retail & Online Pharmacy)
- Statistical Snap of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Expansion Analysis of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Details on Current Investment in Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Competitive Analysis of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Prominent Players in the Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- SWOT Analysis of Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
- Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2025-FY’2034)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPERs internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTERs Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Interface Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Interface Launch, and Collaboration in Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market
7. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market, By Type (USD Million) 2021-2034
7.1. Prescription Drugs
7.2. OTC Drugs
8. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market, By Distribution Channel (USD Million) 2021-2034
8.1. Hospital Pharmacy
8.2. Retail and Online Pharmacy
9. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034
9.1. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market Size and Market Share
10. Global Anti-Obesity Drugs Market, By Region, (USD Million) 2021-2034
10.1. Asia-Pacific
10.1.1. Australia
10.1.2. China
10.1.3. India
10.1.4. Japan
10.1.5. South Korea
10.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. France
10.2.2. Germany
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. Spain
10.2.5. United Kingdom
10.2.6. Rest of Europe
10.3. Middle East and Africa
10.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.3.2. United Arab Emirates
10.3.3. Qatar
10.3.4. South Africa
10.3.5. Egypt
10.3.6. Morocco
10.3.7. Nigeria
10.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
10.4. North America
10.4.1. Canada
10.4.2. Mexico
10.4.3. United States
10.5. Latin America
10.5.1. Argentina
10.5.2. Brazil
10.5.3. Rest of Latin America
11. Company Profile
11.1. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
11.1.1. Company details
11.1.2. Financial outlook
11.1.3. Interface summary
11.1.4. Recent developments
11.2. Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
11.2.1. Company details
11.2.2. Financial outlook
11.2.3. Interface summary
11.2.4. Recent developments
11.3. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
11.3.1. Company details
11.3.2. Financial outlook
11.3.3. Interface summary
11.3.4. Recent developments
11.4. GlaxoSmithKline plc
11.4.1. Company details
11.4.2. Financial outlook
11.4.3. Interface summary
11.4.4. Recent developments
11.5. Novo Nordisk A/S
11.5.1. Company details
11.5.2. Financial outlook
11.5.3. Interface summary
11.5.4. Recent developments
11.6. Pfizer Inc
11.6.1. Company details
11.6.2. Financial outlook
11.6.3. Interface summary
11.6.4. Recent developments
11.7. Sandoz International GmbH
11.7.1. Company details
11.7.2. Financial outlook
11.7.3. Interface summary
11.7.4. Recent developments
11.8. VIVUS LLC
11.8.1. Company details
11.8.2. Financial outlook
11.8.3. Interface summary
11.8.4. Recent developments
11.9. Others
12. Conclusion
13. List of Abbreviations
14. Reference Links
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