Geriatric Medicines Market Revenue to Attain USD 324.09 Bn by 2033


08 Apr 2025

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The global geriatric medicines market revenue reached USD 181.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to attain around USD 324.09 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 7.50%. The demand for geriatric medicines is increasing due to growing initiatives taken by governments across the globe.

Geriatric Medicines Market Revenue Statistics

Market Overview

The elderly population suffers from conditions such as high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol levels, and low immunity levels, which contribute substantially to the increasing incidence of target diseases like coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and neurological disorders. Geriatric medicine is also known as geriatrics because it is the study of medicine that specifically emphasizes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these diseases in the geriatric population.

Report Highlights

  • By therapeutics, the antihypertensive segment dominated the geriatric medicines market in 2024. The dominance of the segment can be attributed to the surge in the number of heart-related diseases among old people. The antidiabetic segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be credited to the increase in the number of diabetic patients across the globe for several reasons.
  • By condition, the cardiovascular segment held the largest market share in 2024. The dominance of the segment can be linked to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases among the elderly population, especially those over 65. The cancer segment is expected to show the fastest growth during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by a surge in cancer incidence along with the standard of living among the elderly population.
  • By distribution channel, the hospital pharmacies segment led the market in 2024 by holding the largest market share. This segment growth is due to the growing reliance on hospital pharmacists by the senior population. The online pharmacies segment is expected to show the fastest growth during the projected period. The growth of the segment is owing to the strong impact of promotional advertisement and social media on the older population.

Technological Advancements

The genetic population can now manage many prescription drug challenges with ongoing technological innovations. A pill box with an alarm can enable elderly people to know exactly when and which medicine is to be administered. Also, it warns older people regarding the correct time to take the pills if they miss a dose. Hence, advancements in medical technology can impact the geriatric medicines market positively.

Increasing Awareness of Preventive Healthcare

Rising awareness regarding the importance of early detection and prevention of disease is fueling the demand for geriatric medicines that emphasize preventing and monitoring age-related conditions. Furthermore, the growing adoption of telemedicine and home healthcare enables the remote monitoring of geriatric medicine therapies, optimizing market expansion.

Growth of Elderly Healthcare Programs

Healthcare programs and government initiatives are increasingly focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of the geriatric population and are expanding at a faster rate, impacting positive market growth. However, the surge in the number of geriatric individuals administering multiple medications needs the development of more compatible and safer geriatric medicines.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the geriatric medicines market in 2024. The dominance of the region can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders such as diabetes and cancer among the majority of geriatric populations across the globe. Furthermore, innovations in medical technology, such as healthcare systems, telemedicine, and remote monitoring devices, are raising the quality of geriatric care.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the geriatric medicines market over the forecast period. The growth of the region can be credited to the increasing disposable income and the growth of the medical industry in developing countries such as China and India. In addition, the rapidly increasing geriatric population in this country can boost the demand for geriatric drugs and improve healthcare medications and services.

Geriatric Medicines Market Coverage

Report Attribute Key Statistics
Market Revenue in 2025 USD 181.72 Billion        
Market Revenue by 2033 USD 324.09 Billion
CAGR     7.50%              
Quantitative Units     Revenue in USD million/billion, Volume in units     
Largest Market     North America
Base Year     2024
Regions Covered     North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

Market News 

  • In June 2024, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries inked a licensing pact with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to commercialize a novel gastrointestinal drug in India. The company has entered into a non-exclusive patent licensing agreement with Takeda Pvt. Ltd to commercialize Vonoprazan tablets in volumes of 10 and 20 mg in India.
  • In September 2024, IMS-BHU fast-tracked the construction of the third National Center of Ageing in India. The work for the 200-bed facility began in February of 2024 and has now been fast-tracked.
  • In May 2023, Pfizer Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ABRYSVO (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the company's bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine, for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years and older.

Geriatric Medicines Market Key Players

Market Segmentation

By Therapeutics

  • Analgesic
  • Antihypertensive
  • Statins
  • Antidiabetic
  • PPI
  • Anticoagulant
  • Antipsychotic
  • Others

By Condition

  • Cardiovascular
  • Arthritis
  • Neurological
  • Cancer
  • Osteoporosis
  • Respiratory
  • Others

By Distribution Channels

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies

By Route of Administration

  • Oral
  • Parenteral
  • Others

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