Pharmacy & Distribution Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
The U.S. two-class system is divided into prescription and nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), medicines. The advantage is that OTC medicines are conveniently sold in a number of retail outlets so that medicines are available when consumers need them. This emphasis on consumer empowerment directly serves two of the most fundamental demands of any workable health care system -- access and affordability.
In recent years, a few of the world’s pharmacy-only national systems have recognized the growing need for greater access to safe and effective medications. Japan, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Argentina all have been part of this trend toward granting consumers increased access to medicines in more outlets.
The drug distribution system in the U.S. is highly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure only those medications that have a wide enough safety margin and that can be safely and effectively used without the help of a health care professional are available without a prescription.
The somewhat controversial notion of adding a third class of drugs to the U.S. system has been panned by experts and regulators including the AMA and FDA. They say creating a third transition class of drugs would create another health care-disadvantaged population -- those without easy access to a pharmacist at convenient times.
Pharmacy & Distribution Industry Research & Market Reports
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Revenue Forecasts to (2031) and Analytics for the Drug Stores and Pharmacies (Pharmacy), plus Nutrition, Beauty and Health Products Stores (U.S.): Financial Benchmarks, Metrics, P&L, KPIs, NAIC 446000
... numbers, growth rates and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Key Findings: Drug Stores and Pharmacies (Pharmacy), plus Nutrition, Beauty and Health Products Stores Industry (U.S.) to reach $648,135,183,662 by 2031. Drug Stores ... Read More
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Antiviral Drugs Market, By Drug Class (DNA Polymerase Inhibitors, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Protease Inhibitors, Neuraminidase Inhibitors, and Others), By Type (Branded and Generics), By Application (HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes, Influenza, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
... been witnessing steady growth over the past few years. Antiviral drugs, also known as antiviral agents or anti-infective medications, are a class of medication used specifically for treating infections caused by viruses. They work by ... Read More
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Global Intravenous (IV) Solutions Market 2025-2029
... (IV) solutions market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Compounding Pharmacies
... (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Automated Pharmacy Medication Dispensing Systems
... country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing)
... question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for E-Prescribing Systems
... (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for E-Prescribing
... millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Central Fill Pharmacy Automation
... in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for ePharmacies
... millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for E-Prescription
... millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for E-Prescribing Solutions
... (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for Cloud-Based Pharmacy Management Systems
... in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric ... Read More
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The 2026-2031 World Outlook for E-Pharmacy
... millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project ... Read More
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Global Folic Acid Market: Analysis By Form (Soft Gels, Tablets, Lozenges and Others), By Source (Synthetic and Natural), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Others), By Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), By Region Size and Trends with Forecast up to 2030
... that helps the body make healthy red blood cells, supports DNA synthesis, and is especially important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in developing babies. It is commonly added to supplements and fortified foods ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Healthcare Distribution Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... service category is within the NAICS Medical Laboratories industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Medical Laboratories industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2026 to ... Read More
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ePharmacy Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2032 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)
... billion in 2025 to US$ 640 billion by 2032, registering a remarkable CAGR of 16.40% during the forecast period. This explosive growth reflects the increasing consumer preference for online medication services over traditional pharmacy models. ... Read More
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Global Pharmacy Automation Market - Focused Insights 2021-2030
... for health systems, provider groups, and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), to expand its advanced services portfolio. In 2022, BD acquired Parata Systems for USD 1.5 billion to expand its pharmacy automation solutions, enhance patient ... Read More
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Gastroenterology Market, By Drug Type (Biologics/Biosimilars, Antacids, Laxatives, Antidiarrheal Agents, Antiemetics, Antiulcer Agents, Others), By Dosage Form (Oral, Parenteral, Others), By Disease Type (Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), Crohn\\\\s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Liver Diseases, Colorectal Cancer, Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... gastrointestinal endoscopy devices along with development of novel drugs for gastrointestinal issues can also drive the market growth. Various market players are engaged in new product launches and expansions to cater to increasing needs of ... Read More
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Marijuana Stores
... dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by demographics, public awareness of the marijuana plant's medicinal properties, and the desire for natural health treatments. Following decades of prohibition in the US, marijuana has gained ... Read More
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High Volume Dispensing Systems
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Systems / Cabinets, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.5% CAGR and reach US$3.6 Billion by ... Read More
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Pharmacy Benefit Management
... at a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Specialty Pharmacy Services, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.5% CAGR and reach US$261.1 Billion by the end ... Read More
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Pharmacy Inventory Management Software Solutions and Cabinets
... expected to reach US$11.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Decentralized Systems, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 10.2% CAGR ... Read More
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Compounding Pharmacy
... CAGR of 4.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oral, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$8.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Emergency Department Information Systems
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 11.8% CAGR and reach US$728.8 ... Read More
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