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Pain Patch Market, By Type (Opioid Pain Patches and Non-Opioid Pain Patches), By Application (Chronic Pain Patches and Acute Pain Patches), By Technology (Traditional Drug Delivery Patches and Advanced Drug Delivery Patches), By Formulation (Single Medica

Publisher Coherent Market Insights
Published Mar 27, 2025
Length 160 Pages
SKU # CMI20008814

Description

Pain patches, also known as transdermal patches, are adhesive patches that deliver medication directly through the skin to provide localized pain relief. These patches are convenient, easy to use, and offer a controlled release of medication over an extended period.

Market Dynamics:

The pain patch market is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, and neuropathic pain. These conditions require long-term pain management solutions, and pain patches offer a convenient and effective option. Moreover, the rising awareness about the potential risks associated with oral pain medications, such as addiction and gastrointestinal side effects, is shifting the focus towards non-invasive drug delivery systems like pain patches.

However, the market growth may be hindered by certain factors. The high cost of pain patches compared to traditional pain medications and the limited availability of reimbursement for these products in some regions may restrict market expansion. Additionally, the stringent regulatory requirements for the approval of pain patches and the risk of skin irritation or allergic reactions associated with patch usage pose challenges to market growth.

Despite these challenges, the pain patch market presents several opportunities for growth. The increasing adoption of advanced technologies, such as wireless connectivity and sensor integration in pain patches, opens up avenues for innovation and product differentiation. Furthermore, the untapped potential of emerging markets and the growing demand for personalized pain management solutions provide opportunities for market players to expand their presence and cater to a diverse consumer base.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global pain patch market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global pain patch market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer Inc., Novartis AG, Mylan N.V., Endo Pharmaceuticals, Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc., Acorda Therapeutics, Ibsa Institut Biochimique SA, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals, Strativa Pharmaceuticals, Galen Limited, and Napp Pharmaceuticals
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global pain patch market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global pain patch market
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Type
  • Opioid Pain Patches
  • Non-Opioid Pain Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Application
  • Chronic Pain Patches
  • Acute Pain Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Technology
  • Traditional Drug Delivery Patches
  • Advanced Drug Delivery Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Formulation
  • Single Medication Patches
  • Combination Therapy Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Prescription
  • Prescription Pain Patches
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Patient Age
  • Adult Pain Patches
  • Pediatric Pain Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Adhesive Properties
  • Hypoallergenic Patches
  • Standard Adhesive Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Duration of Action
  • Short-Acting Patches
  • Extended-Release Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Drug Class
  • NSAID Patches
  • Local Anesthetic Patches
  • Other Medication Patches
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Distribution Channel
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Hospitals and Clinics
  • Global Pain Patch Market, By Geography
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Company Profiles
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Novartis AG
  • Mylan N.V.
  • Endo Pharmaceuticals
  • Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
  • Acorda Therapeutics
  • Ibsa Institut Biochimique SA
  • Alembic Pharmaceuticals
  • Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Strativa Pharmaceuticals
  • Galen Limited
  • Napp Pharmaceuticals

Table of Contents

160 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet , By Type
Market Snippet , By Application
Market Snippet , By Technology
Market Snippet , By Formulation
Market Snippet , By Prescription
Market Snippet , By Patient Age
Market Snippet , By Adhesive Properties
Market Snippet , By Duration of Action
Market Snippet , By Drug Class
Market Snippet , By Distribution Channel
Market Snippet , By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Growing demand for effective pain relief and non-invasive treatment
Skin Sensitivity and Irritation
Emergence of Personalized Pain Management
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Pain Patch Market – Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Pain Patch Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Opioid Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Non-Opioid Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
6. Pain Patch Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Chronic Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Acute Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
7. Pain Patch Market, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Traditional Drug Delivery Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Advanced Drug Delivery Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
8. Pain Patch Market, By Formulation, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Single Medication Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Combination Therapy Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
9. Pain Patch Market, By Prescription, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Prescription Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
10. Pain Patch Market, By Patient Age, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Adult Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Pediatric Pain Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
11. Pain Patch Market, By Adhesive Properties, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Hypoallergenic Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Standard Adhesive Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
12. Pain Patch Market, By Duration of Action, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Short-Acting Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Extended-Release Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
13. Pain Patch Market, By Drug Class, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
NSAID Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Local Anesthetic Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Other Medication Patches
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
14. Pain Patch Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 – 2032
Segment Trends
Retail Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Hospitals and Clinics
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
15. Pain Patch Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021 –2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Prescription, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Patient Age, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Adhesive Properties, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Duration of Action, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Drug Class, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
16. Competitive Landscape
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Johnson & Johnson
Pfizer Inc.
Novartis AG
Mylan N.V.
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
Acorda Therapeutics
Ibsa Institut Biochimique SA
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Strativa Pharmaceuticals
Galen Limited
Napp Pharmaceuticals
Analyst Views
17. Section
Research Methodology
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