Anesthesia Drugs Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Overview

The anesthesia drugs market was valued at USD 6,071 million in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 7,523 million in 2026, registering a CAGR of nearly 3.64% during the forecast period.

Due to the emergence of the pandemic situation, demand for anesthesia drugs decreased slightly in 2020, resulting in surgeries being postponed or canceled. According to a study published in the British Journal of Surgery in May 2020, around 28.4 million elective surgeries worldwide were estimated to be canceled or postponed, based on a 12-week period of peak disruption to hospital services due to COVID-19. However, as activities resume, all of the elective surgeries that had been postponed are now being completed, resulting in an increase in anesthesia drug consumption.

The primary factors propelling the growth of this market are the rising number of surgeries and new anesthesia drug approvals. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2020, 2.3 million cosmetic surgical procedures, 13.2 million cosmetic minimally invasive procedures, and 6.8 million reconstructive procedures will be performed in the United States2020, representing a 3% increase over 2019. This indicates the rising number of surgeries, which ultimately results in the rising demand for anesthesia drugs.

Also, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, by 2050, one in four persons living in Europe and Northern America could be aged 65 years or over. An increase in the elderly population has led to a steep rise in the number of chronic diseases among older people, like cardiovascular and neurological, further leading to the rising demand for anesthesia drugs.

In June 2019, Fresenius Kabi announced that Dexmedetomidine would be available immediately before and/or during surgery and other procedures. The anesthesia drugs market is expected to grow as a result of this. The medication Hydrochloride in 0.9 percent Sodium Chloride Injection is used to sedate non-intubated patients.

Thus, all aforementioned factors, such as the increasing number of surgical procedures and product launches, boost the market over the forecast period.

Scope of the Report

As per the scope of the report, anesthesia is a drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation. Anesthesia is one of the essential components of any surgical procedure. It induces temporary unconsciousness and loss of protective reflexes. General anesthesia drugs suppress the activities of the central nervous system and induce a complete lack of sensation. Local anesthetics restrict the transmission of nerve impulses from the targeted region to the spinal cord. The anesthesia drugs market is segmented by drug type (general anesthesia drugs and local anesthesia drugs), route of administration (inhalation, injection, and other routes of administration), application (general surgery, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, dental surgery, and other applications), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions globally. The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD million) for the above segments.

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Key Market Trends

The Propofol Sub-segment is Expected to Show the Fastest Growth in the General Anesthesia Drugs Segment

Propofol is one of the most commonly used general anesthetics in surgeries and is used as a sedative for critical care (including those with COVID-19) in the ICU. It is used for the initiation and maintenance of procedural sedation, general anesthesia, etc. In June 2020, the United States Food & Drug Administration approved the use of Fresenius Propoven 2% emulsion to maintain sedation in COVID-19 patients (16 years and above) requiring mechanical ventilation.

Propofol is also used for the induction maintenance of anesthesia and the management of refractory status epilepticus. The drug has been used for a long time for various types of surgical procedures that require anesthesia. The companies that manufacture propofol injections are Neon Laboratories Limited, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited, and Fresenius Kabi.

Furthermore, as per the study published in the British Journal of anesthesiology in May 2021, titled "Surgical activity in England and Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide observational cohort study", the total number of surgical procedures carried out in England and Wales in 2020 was 3,102,674. ​Hence, the increasing incidences of emergency surgeries, extensive usage of the drug, short-acting characteristics, and a rising number of surgical procedures worldwide are the major factors propelling the growth of the market.

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