Organ Transplant Rejection Medication Market Analysis

Organ Transplant Rejection Medication Market Analysis

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Based on drug class, the organ transplant rejection medicine market is segmented into calcineurin inhibitors, antibodies, antiproliferative agents, mTOR inhibitor, and steroids. In 2022, the calcineurin inhibitors accounted for significant market share of 35.7% due to high prescription rate of the drugs Prograf (tacrolimus) and Neoral/Sandimmune (cyclosporine) which belongs to this class. They help in preventing acute rejection episodes that can lead to organ dysfunction and failure if left untreated. In addition to this, these inhibitors are suitable for long-term use and can be used for post-transplant maintenance therapy. They are available in various forms, including oral formulations and intravenous preparations allowing flexibility in administration.
 

Based on transplant type, the organ transplant rejection medicine market is classified into kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and other transplant types. The kidney segment is expected to grow at CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period. Kidneys are highly immunogenic organs to which immune systems are more likely to recognize and respond to them as foreign. This can result in a stronger immune response and a higher risk of rejection. Additionally, the number of patients with kidney transplant are increasing globally. For, instance, United Network of Organ Sharing, on an average, 68 people received a new kidney each day in 2021. Kidney transplants are more cost-effective compared to dialysis and people with kidney failure gets an opportunity to live without extended period of dialysis.
 

Based on the distribution channel, the organ transplant rejection medicine market is segmented into hospital, retail, and online pharmacies. The hospital pharmacies segment held highest market share of 61.6%. Hospital pharmacies are commonly used for dispensing and managing organ transplant rejection medications. The hospital pharmacies offer easy and rapid access to such medications for the hospitalized patients. The retail pharmacies accounted for second highest market share due to the availability of various organ transplant rejection medications, whereas the online pharmacies segment is expected to grow at fastest growth rate due to convenience and accessibility of purchasing such medicines.
 

The North America organ transplant rejection medicine market was valued to be USD 2.4 billion in 2022. The well-developed healthcare systems, advanced healthcare infrastructure, increasing healthcare expenditure, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing research and development, and presence of key players operating are some of the factors boosting the growth of this market. During the forecast period, Asia Pacific organ transplant rejection market is expected to grow due to the increasing number of organ transplant, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, increased research and development of novel immunosupppressants, and expansion of key players.