San Francisco, 6 February 2019: The Report Antacids Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Dosage Form (Tablet,
Liquid), By Distribution Channel (Retail, Hospital, Online Pharmacy), By Region
(APAC, Europe, North America), And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025
The global antacid market size is expected to reach USD 7.91 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period. The trend of self-medication for occasional heartburn is one of the major factors driving the market.
Growing geriatric population is expected to
positively impact the overall market for antacid. According to the United
Nations Department of Economic And Social Affairs (DESA), the global elderly
population (60 years and above), was around 962 million in 2017. This number is
expected to grow at the fastest rate in Latin America with 71% increase in
population aged 60 and over, followed by Asia with 66%, Africa with 64%, North
America with 41%, and Europe with 23%.
Key players operating in antacid market
focus on product enhancement to cater to patient requirements, such as changing
the dosage form into chewable tablets, powder, and jelly. Also, these players
are involved in collaborations and acquisitions to expand their market
presence. For instance, in 2017, Pfizer, Inc. entered into a strategic
agreement with AstraZeneca to acquire one of the antacid brands, Neksium for a
value of INR 75 crores in India to boost its product portfolio.
The easy availability of antacids
over-the-counter offer growth opportunities for the sales of overall market.
Some of the key players areGlaxoSmithKline plc; AstraZeneca; Pfizer, Inc.; Sun
Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.; Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.; Bayer AG;
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.
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Further key findings from the report suggest:
· In 2017, tablet segment led the antacid
market due to high efficacy compared to other dosage forms. Liquid is
anticipated to be the fastest growing segment due to its palatable taste and
preferred choice for children and elderly population
· Retail pharmacy led the distribution
channel segment due its accessibility and availability. Online pharmacy is
anticipated to be the fastest growing segment due to growing adoption of Pharma
3.0 and consumer awareness
· Asia Pacific is estimated to be the largest
and fastest growing region over the forecast period due to presence of key
players such as GlaxoSmithKline plc; Pfizer Inc.; and Abbott among others
· North America held the second largest
market share in 2017 owing to increasing prevalence of different digestive
disorders
· Some of the key companies operating in this
market are GlaxoSmithKline plc; Bayer AG; Boehringer Ingelheim International
GmbH; Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc; Sun
Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; Sanofi; Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Pfizer
Inc.; and Procter & Gamble.
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Grand View Research has segmented the
global antacid market based on dosage form, distribution channel, and region:
Antacid Dosage Form Outlook (Revenue, USD
Million, 2014 - 2025)
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Tablet
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Liquid
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Others
Antacid Distribution Channel Outlook
(Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
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Hospital Pharmacy
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Retail Pharmacy
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Online Pharmacy
Antacid Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD
Million, 2014 - 2025)
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North America
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Europe
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Asia Pacific
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Latin America
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Middle East & Africa
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Antacid Market@ www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-antacids-market
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