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Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices

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  • 171 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5907713
The current report provides detailed analysis of the market for pain management drugs and devices. It highlights the current and future market potential of pain management drugs and devices and gives a detailed analysis of the market’s drivers, restraints and challenges. The report also covers market projections for 2028 and provides market rankings for key market players. It also covers the competitive environment and regulatory landscape, and it details the market share of pain management drugs and devices based on product and application. Based on products, the global pain management drugs and devices market is segmented into pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Based on applications, the market is segmented into post-operative pain, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, migraine/headache, musculoskeletal pain and other applications. The report includes company profiles of the key players with detailed information about their business segments, financials, product portfolios and recent developments.

The market has been divided by geography into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the world. The North American region comprises countries such as the U.S. and Canada; Europe includes countries Germany, U.K., Italy, France and the Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific includes countries China, India, Japan and the Rest of Asia-Pacific. For market estimates, data has been provided for 2020 and 2021, which serve as the historical years; 2022 is the base year; and forecast data is given for 2028.

Not covered in the report are drugs or devices that relieve pain by treating the specific condition or disorder. These include treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or other similar diseases. Only those disease-specific treatments that involve a relief of the pain symptoms associated with the respective condition are included.

Here is a comparison of a treatment for a disease (in this case, rheumatoid arthritis) that naturally relieves symptoms vs. a treatment for the relief of the pain associated with the disease -

  • Enbrel: Indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Celebrex: Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and the management of acute pain.

Report Includes

  • 44 data tables and 37 additional tables
  • An overview of the global market for pain management drugs and devices
  • Estimates of the market size and analyses of global market trends with data from 2020-2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
  • Assessment of pain, history of pain and pain management, and information on physical pain treatment modalities and psychological pain therapies.
  • Coverage of emerging technologies in the pain management market, an assessment of technology advances in opioid drugs, as well as in non-narcotic drugs, which has revolutionized pain management by providing practical alternatives to opioids.
  • Assessment of factors driving the industry's growth, including market opportunities and restraints
  • Examination of product categories, clinical trials, new regulatory requirements and relevant patents
  • Coverage of market trends in undertreatment issues, professional issues, managed care pain issues, new therapies, product pipelines, generics, pain research and drug delivery
  • Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie Inc., Assertio Holdings Inc., Grünenthal GmbH, and Johnson & Johnson

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing This Study
  • Scope of Report
  • What's New in this Update?
  • Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Segmentation Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Market Outlook
  • Highlights of the Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • History of Pain and Pain Treatment
  • The Perception of Pain
  • Types of Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Assessment of Pain
  • Subjective
  • Objective
  • How Pain is Diagnosed
  • How Pain is Treated
  • Physical Pain Treatment Modalities
  • Acupuncture/Acupressure
  • Ice (Cryotherapy)
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Manipulation
  • Massage
  • Traction
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radio-Frequency Neuroablation and Epiduroscopy
  • Surgery
  • Whirlpool Bath (Thermotherapy)
  • Psychological Pain Therapies
  • Biofeedback
  • Hypnosis
  • Behavior Modification/Operant Conditioning
  • Relaxation and Stress Management Training
  • Imagery
  • Autogenic Training
  • Psychosocial Interventions
  • Distraction and Reframing
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
  • Overview
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Restraints
  • Market Challenges
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Product
  • Market Overview
  • Market Share and Forecast
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Narcotic Drugs
  • Non-narcotic Drugs
  • Antimigraine Drugs
  • Anesthesia Drugs
  • Other Drugs
  • Pain Management Devices
  • Neurostimulation Devices
  • Infusion Pumps
  • Ablation Devices
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Application
  • Market Overview
  • Market Share and Forecast
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Post-operative Pain
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Migraine/Headache
  • Other Applications
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Burn Pain
  • Dental Pain
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Region
  • Market Overview
  • Market Share Forecast
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • France
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
Chapter 8 ESG Development
  • Introduction to ESG
  • Sustainability in the Pain Management Drugs and Devices Industry: An ESG Perspective
  • Key ESG Issues
  • ESG Ranking
  • Consumer Attitudes toward ESG in the Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices
  • Case Study
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 9 Emerging Technologies
  • Overview
  • Technology Advancements in Opioid Drugs
  • Technology Advancements in Non-narcotic Drugs
  • Technology Advancements in Neuromodulation Devices
  • Technology Advancements in Infusion Pumps
  • Trends in Pain Management
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • AI Pain Management
Chapter 10 Clinical Trials and Patent Analysis
  • Overview of Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Trials Analysis by Type of Study
  • Clinical Trials Analysis by Status
  • Clinical Trials Analysis by Phase
  • Clinical Trials Analysis by Region
  • Overview of Patent Analysis
  • Patents by Year
  • Patents by Top-Ranking Applicant
  • Patents by Top-Ranking Patent Holder
  • Patents by Jurisdiction
Chapter 11 Competitive Intelligence
  • Market Analysis
  • Market for Pain Management Drugs
  • Market for Pain Management Medical Devices
  • Funding
  • Recent Developments by Key Market Players
Chapter 12 Company Profiles
  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES
  • ABBVIE INC
  • ASSERTIO HOLDINGS INC.
  • ASTRAZENECA PLC
  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP.
  • ELI LILLY & CO.
  • ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC
  • ENOVIS CORP.
  • GLAXOSMITHKLINE
  • GRUNENTHAL GMBH
  • JOHNSON & JOHNSON
  • MEDTRONIC PLC
  • NOVARTIS INTERNATIONAL AG
  • VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
  • VIATRIS INC.
Chapter 13 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table B: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Region, Through 2028
Summary Table A: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Product, Through 2028
Table 1: Objective Signs of Pain
Table 2: Prevalence of Chronic Pain in Older Adults by Site
Table 3: Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Table 4: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices , by Product, Through 2028
Table 5: FDA Pain Management Drug Approvals, 2020-2023
Table 6: Pain Management Major Drugs by Company
Table 7: Emerging Pain Therapeutics
Table 8: Global Market for Pain Management Pharmaceuticals, by Region, Through 2028
Table 9: Global Market for Pain Management Pharmaceuticals, by Product, Through 2028
Table 10: Classification of Narcotic Analgesics Based on Chemical Structure
Table 11: Most Common Narcotic Analgesics
Table 12: Approved Labeling Describing Abuse-Deterrent Properties
Table 13: Global Market for Narcotic Drugs, by Region, Through 2028
Table 14: Global Market for Non-narcotic Drugs, by Region, Through 2028
Table 15: Global Market for Antimigraine Drugs, by Region, Through 2028
Table 16: Most Commonly Used General Anesthetic Agents
Table 17: Most Commonly Used Topical and Local Anesthetic Agents
Table 18: Global Market for Anesthesia Drugs, by Region, Through 2028
Table 19: Global Market for Other Drugs, by Region, Through 2028
Table 20: Global Market for Pain Management Devices, by Region, Through 2028
Table 21: Global Market for Pain Management Devices, by Type, Through 2028
Table 22: Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems By Major Companies
Table 23: TENS Devices by Major Companies
Table 24: Global Market for Neurostimulation Devices, by Region, Through 2028
Table 25: PCA Devices by Companies
Table 26: Global Market for Infusion Pumps, by Region, Through 2028
Table 27: Global Market for Ablation Devices, by Region, Through 2028
Table 28: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Application, Through 2028
Table 29: Pharmacological Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Table 30: Global Market for Musculoskeletal Pain, by Region, Through 2028
Table 31: Pharmacological Post-operative Pain Management
Table 32: Cumulative Volumes of Hip and Knee Procedures, 2012-2021
Table 33: Global Market for Post-operative Pain, by Region, Through 2028
Table 34: Neuropathic Pain Medication
Table 35: Global Market for Neuropathic Pain, by Region, Through 2028
Table 36: Cancer Pain Medication
Table 37: Global Market for Cancer Pain, by Region, Through 2028
Table 38: Global Market for Migraine/Headache Pain, by Region, Through 2028
Table 39: Global Market for Other Pain Applications, by Region, Through 2028
Table 40: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Region, Through 2028
Table 41: ESG Ranking of Major Pharma Players for Pain Therapeutics,2022
Table 42: ESG Rankings for Major Pain Management Drug and Device Companies, 2023*
Table 43: ESG: Environmental Overview
Table 44: ESG: Social Overview
Table 45: ESG: Governance Overview
Table 46: Clinical Trials on Pain Management, by Type of Study, September 2023
Table 47: Clinical Trials on Pain Mangement, by Status, September 2023
Table 48: Clinical Trials on Pain Mangement, by Phase, September 2023
Table 49: Clinical Trials on Pain Mangement, by Region, September 2023
Table 50: Number of Patents by Top-Ranking Applicant, 2018-2022
Table 51: Number of Patents by Top-Ranking Patent Holder, 2018-2022
Table 52: Number of Patents, by Jurisdiction, 2018-2022
Table 53: Global Market Ranking in the Neuromodulation Segment, by Manufacturer, 2022
Table 54: Global Market Ranking in the Infusion Pumps Segment, by Manufacturer, 2022
Table 55: Recent Development, 2020-2023
Table 56: Abbott Laboratories: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 57: Abbott Laboratories: Product Portfolio
Table 58: Abbott Laboratories.: Key Developments, 2021-2022
Table 59: AbbVie Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 60: AbbVie Inc.: Key Developments, 2021 and 2022
Table 61: Assertio Holdings Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 62: Boston Scientific Corp.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 63: Boston Scientific Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 64: Eli Lily & Co.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 65: Eli Lily & Co.: Key Developments, 2021-2023
Table 66: Endo International plc: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 67: Endo International plc: Key Developments, 2021-2023
Table 68: Enovis Corp.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 69: GlaxoSmithKline: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 70: Grünenthal GmbH: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 71: Grünenthal GmbH: Key Developments, 2022
Table 72: Johnson & Johnson: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 73: Medtronic plc: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 74: Medtronic plc: Product Portfolio
Table 75: Medtronic plc: Key Developments, 2020-2023
Table 76: Novartis International AG: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 77: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.: Key Developments, 2023
Table 78: Viatris Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Table 79: Acronyms Used in This Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure A: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Product, 2020-2028
Summary Figure B: Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 1: Pain Management Techniques
Figure 2: Pain Management Drugs and Devices: Market Dynamics
Figure 3: Common Chronic Pain: Reasons
Figure 4: Cancer Incidence, by Region, 2020 vs. 2040
Figure 5: Percentage of Global Population above 65 Years, 2018-2022
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of Pain Management Drugs and Devices , by Product, 2022
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of Pain Management Pharmaceuticals, by Product, 2022
Figure 8: Proportion of the Individual Opioid Consumption in Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) by Country Income in 2009 vs. 2019
Figure 9: Total Number of Opioid Prescriptions Dispensed in the U.S., 2010-2020
Figure 10: Opioid Dispensing Rate per 100 Persons, U.S, 2010-2020
Figure 11: Global Market for Narcotic Drugs, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 12: Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in the U.S., 2019-2021
Figure 13: Global Market for Non-narcotic Drugs, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 14: Symptomatic Medication by Headache Severity
Figure 15: Preventive Drugs for Migraines
Figure 16: Global Market for Antimigraine Drugs, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 17: Global Market for Anesthesia Drugs, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 18: Global Market for Other Drugs, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Pain Management Devices, by Type, 2022
Figure 20: SCS Application for Pain Management
Figure 21: Global Market for Neurostimulation Devices, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 22: Global Market for Infusion Pumps, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 23: Global Market for Ablation Devices, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 24: Global Market Shares of Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Application, 2022
Figure 25: Global Market for Musculoskeletal Pain, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 26: Global Market for Post-operative Pain, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 27: Classification of Neuropathic Pain
Figure 28: Global Market for Neuropathic Pain, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 29: Causes of Cancer Pain
Figure 30: Global Market for Cancer Pain, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 31: Global Market for Migraine/Headache Pain, by Region, 2020-2028
Figure 32: Burn Pain Management Approach
Figure 33: Burn Pain Management Approach
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of Pain Management Drugs and Devices, by Region, 2022
Figure 35: North American Market for Pain Management, 2020-2028
Figure 36: European Market for Pain Management, 2020-2028
Figure 37: Asia-Pacific Market for Pain Management, 2020-2028
Figure 38: Rest of the World Market for Pain Management, 2020-2028
Figure 39: ESG Pillars
Figure 40: Advantages of ESG for Companies
Figure 41: ESG-Adoption Level across Industries
Figure 42: Hospitals: Sustainability Priorities
Figure 43: Novartis: ESG Rating
Figure 44: Novartis: Major ESG Activities, 2022
Figure 45: Number of Patents Granted, by Year, 2018-2022
Figure 46: Abbott Laboratories: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 47: Abbott Laboratories: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 48: Abbott Laboratories: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 49: AbbVie Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 50: AbbVie Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 51: AbbVie Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 52: Assertio Holdings Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 53: Assertio Holdings Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 54: Boston Scientific Corp.: Financial, 2021 and 2022
Figure 55: Boston Scientific Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 56: Boston Scientific Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 57: Eli Lily & Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 58: Eli Lily & Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 59: Eli Lily & Co.: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 60: Endo International plc: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 61: Endo International plc: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 62: Enovis Corp.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 63: Enovis Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 64: Enovis Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 65: GlaxoSmithKline: Financial, 2021 and 2022
Figure 66: GlaxoSmithKline: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 67: GlaxoSmithKline: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 68: Grünenthal GmbH: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 69: Grünenthal GmbH: Market Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 70: Grünenthal GmbH: Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 71: Johnson & Johnson: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 72: Johnson & Johnson: Revenue Shares, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 73: Johnson & Johnson: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 74: Medtronic plc: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 75: Medtronic plc: Market Share, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 76: Medtronic plc: Market Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 77: Novartis International AG: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 78: Novartis International AG: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 79: Novartis AG: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 80: Viatris Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 81: Viatris Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022

Executive Summary

The global market for pain management drugs and devices was valued at $80.9 billion in 2022. The market is estimated to grow from $84.6 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% to reach approximately $109.9 billion by the end of 2028. This report segments the global market by product, application and region.

Reasons for Doing This Study:


Pain impacts a large number of people across the globe. Pain management drugs and devices help to relieve pain and improve quality of life. The rising prevalence of chronic and neurological disorders and the growing geriatric population are creating many opportunities for players operating in this market.

In addition, technological advancements are serving as a critical factor in the pain management drugs and devices market. Newer medical devices for pain management are minimally invasive, highly efficient and involve lower recovery times for patients. Consequently, this study will provide insights into upcoming trends in the pain management drugs and devices market.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the key factors governing the growth of the pain management drugs and devices industry, along with strategic insights and recommendations for those looking to expand their markets.

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