US Topical Pain Relief Market

US Topical Pain Relief Market Size by Therapeutic Class (Non-Opioids and Opioids), Type (Prescription Pain Relief and Over the Counter Pain Relief), Formulation (Cream, Gel and Others), Distribution Channel (Online and Offline), Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2023 to 2032

Base Year: 2022 Historical Data: 2019-21
  • Report ID: TBI-13573
  • Published Date: Jul, 2023
  • Pages: 235
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Format: PDF
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The US Topical Pain Relief market was valued at USD 2,829.92 million in 2022 and growing at a CAGR of 4.67% from 2023 to 2032. The market is expected to reach USD 4,466.79 million by 2032. Topical pain relief is a medicated product applied to the skin to get rid of or reduce the pain. These are pain relief products. They are available in the form of lotions, creams, gels and sprays, among others. The surge in the prevalence of joint pains and arthritis is one reason for the growth of the topical pain relief market in the US. There are also growing geriatric cases, which require more pain relief products. Also, topical pain relief causes fewer side effects than oral pain relief, and there is more demand for topical pain relief in sports. Also, there is more availability of such pain-relieving drugs. Thus the demand for such a market is growing. 

Market Introduction:

Topical pain relievers offer some crucial advantages over oral pain medications like they offer targeted relief as they are applied directly to the hurt spot. The oral medication goes throughout the body; hence, only a little medication reaches the target. Topical pain relief medications are used directly on the epidermal layer of the skin in the area of hurt or pain. These products are designed to relieve the pain and use the skin as the tool for drug administration and take action at the desired spot and in the central nervous system. Also, these offer lesser side effects in comparison to oral medications. Generally, topical pain medication offers a heat or cooling effect to the area that helps decrease the pain sensation. Some of the key advantages of using topical pain relievers are that they have fewer adverse effects and zero drug tolerance, which means topical pain relief escapes the drug tolerance effects as they use a targeted, specialized approach that avoids the circulatory system. Also, topical pain relief creams are easily available over the counter and give quick relief without a prescription. In the US, this market is primarily driven due to surge in the prevalence of arthritis and several bone-related conditions. Diabetic neuropathy also leads to pain. Moreover, there is a growing adoption of topical pain relief products because of their lesser side effects, and the senior population is also growing in the US. These products are also getting in demand by sports players. Also, there is a surge in the development of online platforms for topical therapeutics. All these factors eventually drive the topical pain relief market in the US. There is an increase in the number of people having joint pain-related problems. These topical pain reliefs offer instant comfort to such people with injuries, and thus this market seems to grow further with time.

US Topical Pain Relief Market Size

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Recent Development
  • In February 2020: The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved GSK PLC’s Voltaren Arthritis Pain Relief as over-the-counter medicine for pain relief of arthritis pain in the wrist, hand, ankle, foot, elbow and knee among adults. It made Voltaren the first prescription-strength topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID, an over-the-counter medicine for arthritis pain in the US. It would help the organization gain market share in the topical pain relief market in the US.
  • In February 2021: Reckitt completed the acquisition of Biofree, which holds a key position in over-the-counter pain relief with spray, cream, gel, roll-on and patch format. These factors would eventually help the organization in gaining more customers in the US.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Growing arthritis cases in the US It has been observed that arthritis has become the primary cause of disability in the US. Based on one of the studies, around 59 million US adults were diagnosed with arthritis, which makes up around 1 in 4 US adults. It is making an increase of over 4 million since 2013-2015. Arthritis is affecting people’s overall functionality and mobility and thus restricting their activities. Another study suggests that the total number of US adults with limitations in activity due to arthritis has increased significantly from 23.7 million between 2013 to 2015 to 25.7 million from 2016 to 2018. All these factors eventually drive the topical pain relief market in the US.

The growing geriatric population in the US Based on one of the studies, the US population aged 65 and over was around 54.1 million in 2019, which was around 16% of the total US population that comprised more than one in seven Americans. It has been observed that the older US population has increased by 36% since 2009, which makes 14.4 million when compared to an increase of 3% of the under-65 population. By 2040, it was estimated that the older people population in the US would be around 80.8 million, which would be more than twice the older population in 2000. Moreover, the population of older people aged 85 and older was estimated to more than double from around 6.6 million in 2019 to around 14.4 million in 2040. These factors are eventually driving the US topical pain relief market.

Restraints:

Unpleasant smell and side effects – The topical pain relief market is growing in the US, but it could cause side effects and can lead to irritated skin. Also, these products have an unpleasant smell or strong odours, which could cause discomfort to users and around them. All these factors are acting as restraints for the market.

Opportunities:

Growing e-commerce platform – The advent of e-commerce platforms has played a crucial role in the expansion of the medical industry due to the availability of online pharmacies. Online pharmacies are growing, and it is becoming easy to access medication such as topical pain relief medication that does not often require a prescription. Hence topical pain relief medicines are easy to order online. The recent trend suggests that online pharmacies are growing as there is a surge in the demand for pain relief medicines. Also, many new innovative products are available online. All these factors would eventually drive the US topical pain relief market in the forecasting period.

Challenges:

The therapeutic class segment is divided into non-opioids and opioids. The non-opioids segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 78.45% in 2022. This factor is attributed to the fact that there are many non-opioid pain medications present in the market which could be prescribed or over the counter. Topical pain relief is getting popular in many sports injuries or accidents.

Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into prescription pain relief and over-the-counter pain relief. The over-the-counter pain relief segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 61.44% in 2022. There are many options for over-the-counter (OTC) topical pain medication in the market. Secondly, topical pain relief medications are in demand, especially when people have difficulty swallowing the medications. Topical pain relief medications are available in patches, gels, creams or sprays, among others.

Formulation Segment Analysis

The formulation segment is divided into cream, gel and others. The cream segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 52.12% in 2022. This factor is attributed to topical pain relief creams being the easily available over-the-counter medication for pain relief. These are used to cure both acute and chronic pain in adults. These products are in demand as they can be directly applied to the target area, which can help provide instant relief.

Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

The distribution channel segment is divided into online and offline. The offline segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 56.87% in 2022. This factor is due to the broad availability of topical pain relief medications and the easy accessibility of such medicines to patients. Another factor is that these topical pain relief medications are also used in many hospitals to treat hospitalized patients. However, online pharmacies are growing at a significant pace, and this would increase the sales of topical pain relief medicines online with time.

Some of the Key Market Players:
  • GlaxosmithklinePlc (GSK)
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc.
  • AdvacarePharma
  • Topical Biomedics, Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Nestlé S.A.
  • Sanofi
  • Novartis AG
  • Pfizer Inc.

Report Description: 

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2022 USD 2,829.92 Million
Market size value in 2032 USD 4,466.79 Million
CAGR (2023 to 2032) 4.67%
Historical data 2019-2021
Base Year 2022
Forecast 2023-2032
Segments Therapeutic class, Type, Formulation, Distribution Channel

Frequesntly Asked Questions

The market's growth will be influenced by growing arthritis cases in the US and surge in the geriatric population.

Unpleasant smell and side effects could hamper the market growth.

Growing e-commerce platform will provide huge opportunities to the market.

Key players are GlaxosmithklinePlc (GSK), Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc., AdvacarePharma, Topical Biomedics, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Nestlé S.A., Sanofi, Novartis AG and Pfizer Inc. among others.

1. Introduction
    1.1. Objectives of the Study
    1.2. Market Definition
    1.3. Research Scope
    1.4. Currency
    1.5. Key Target Audience

2. Research Methodology and Assumptions

3. Executive Summary

4. Premium Insights
    4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    4.2. Value Chain Analysis
    4.3. Top Investment Pockets
          4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Therapeutic Class
          4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
          4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Formulation
          4.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel
          4.3.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Country
    4.4. Industry Trends

5. Market Dynamics
    5.1. Market Evaluation
    5.2. Drivers
          5.2.1. Growing arthritis cases in the US
          5.2.2. The growing geriatric population in the US
    5.3. Restraints
          5.3.1. Unpleasant smell and side effects
    5.4. Opportunities
          5.4.1. Growing e-commerce platform
    5.5. Challenges
          5.5.1. Economic slowdown

6. US Topical Pain Relief Market Analysis and Forecast, By Therapeutic Class
    6.1. Segment Overview
    6.2. Non-Opioids
    6.3. Opioids

7. US Topical Pain Relief Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
    7.1. Segment Overview
    7.2. Prescription Pain Relief
    7.3. Over the Counter Pain Relief

8. US Topical Pain Relief Market Analysis and Forecast, By Formulation
    8.1. Segment Overview
    8.2. Cream
    8.3. Gel
    8.4. Others

9. US Topical Pain Relief Market Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    9.1. Segment Overview
    9.2. Online
    9.3. Offline

10. US Topical Pain Relief Market-Competitive Landscape
    10.1. Overview
    10.2. Market Share of Key Players in US Topical Pain Relief Market
          10.2.1. US Company Market Share
          10.2.2. North America Company Market Share
          10.2.3. Europe Company Market Share
          10.2.4. APAC Company Market Share
    10.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
          10.3.1. Product Launches and Developments
          10.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
          10.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
          10.3.4. Expansions

11. Company Profiles
    11.1. GlaxosmithklinePlc (GSK)
          11.1.1. Business Overview
          11.1.2. Company Snapshot
          11.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.1.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.1.5. Recent Developments
          11.1.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.2. Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
          11.2.1. Business Overview
          11.2.2. Company Snapshot
          11.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.2.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.2.5. Recent Developments
          11.2.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.3. AdvacarePharma
          11.3.1. Business Overview
          11.3.2. Company Snapshot
          11.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.3.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.3.5. Recent Developments
          11.3.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.4. Topical Biomedics, Inc
          11.4.1. Business Overview
          11.4.2. Company Snapshot
          11.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.4.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.4.5. Recent Developments
          11.4.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.5. Johnson & Johnson
          11.5.1. Business Overview
          11.5.2. Company Snapshot
          11.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.5.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.5.5. Recent Developments
          11.5.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.6. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
          11.6.1. Business Overview
          11.6.2. Company Snapshot
          11.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.6.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.6.5. Recent Developments
          11.6.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.7. Nestlé S.A.
          11.7.1. Business Overview
          11.7.2. Company Snapshot
          11.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.7.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.7.5. Recent Developments
          11.7.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.8. Sanofi
          11.8.1. Business Overview
          11.8.2. Company Snapshot
          11.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.8.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.8.5. Recent Developments
          11.8.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.9. Novartis AG
          11.9.1. Business Overview
          11.9.2. Company Snapshot
          11.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.9.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.9.5. Recent Developments
          11.9.6. SWOT Analysis
    11.10. Pfizer Inc.
          11.10.1. Business Overview
          11.10.2. Company Snapshot
          11.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          11.10.4. Company Product Portfolio
          11.10.5. Recent Developments
          11.10.6. SWOT Analysis

List of Table

1. US Topical Pain Relief Market, By Therapeutic Class, 2019-2032 (USD Million)

2. US Non-Opioids, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

3. US Opioids, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

4. US Topical Pain Relief Market, By Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

5. US Prescription Pain Relief, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

6. US Over the Counter Pain Relief, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

7. US Topical Pain Relief Market, By Formulation, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

8. US Cream, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

9. US Gel, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

10. US Others, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

11. US Topical Pain Relief Market, By Distribution Channel, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

12. US Online, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

13. US Offline, Topical Pain Relief Market, By Country, 2019-2032 (USD Million) 

List of Figures 

1. US Topical Pain Relief Market Segmentation

2. US Topical Pain Relief Market: Research Methodology

3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach

4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach

5. Data Triangulation

6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 

7. Value Chain Analysis 

8. US Topical Pain Relief Market Attractiveness Analysis By Therapeutic Class  

9. US Topical Pain Relief Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type 

10. US Topical Pain Relief Market Attractiveness Analysis By Formulation

11. US Topical Pain Relief Market Attractiveness Analysis By Distribution Channel

12. US Topical Pain Relief Market Attractiveness Analysis By Country

13. US Topical Pain Relief Market: Dynamics

14. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Therapeutic Class (2023 & 2032)

15. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Type (2023 & 2032)

16. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Formulation (2023 & 2032)

17. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Distribution Channel (2023 & 2032)

18. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Country (2023 & 2032)

19. US Topical Pain Relief Market Share By Company (2022)

This study forecasts revenue at country level from 2019 to 2032. The Brainy Insights has segmented the US topical pain relief market based on below mentioned segments:

US Topical Pain Relief Market by Therapeutic Class:

  • Non-Opioids
  • Opioids

US Topical Pain Relief Market by Type:

  • Prescription Pain Relief
  • Over the Counter Pain Relief

US Topical Pain Relief Market by Formulation:

  • Cream
  • Gel
  • Others

US Topical Pain Relief Market by Distribution Channel:

  • Online
  • Offline

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