The Schizophrenia Drugs Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size for schizophrenia drugs has seen significant growth recently. The market value is predicted to increase from $7.96 billion in 2024 to $8.49 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
The global schizophrenia drugs market is predicted to reach a size of $10.85 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% anticipated.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Schizophrenia Drugs Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the schizophrenia drugs market are:
•Surge in research and development for improved antipsychotic drugs
•Enhanced investments for the development of new pharmaceuticals for mental health issues
•Greater insurance coverage for mental health treatments from governmental and private entities
•The emergence of novel treatments such as long-acting injectable formulations and drugs targeting glutamatergic pathways.
The schizophrenia drugs market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Therapeutic Class: Second Generation, Third Generation, Other Therapeutic Classes
2) By Treatment: Oral, Injectable
3) By Distribution Channel: Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies, Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Second Generation: Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Aripiprazole, Paliperidone, Ziprasidone, Others
2) By Third Generation: Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Others
3) By Other Therapeutic Classes: First-Generation Antipsychotics, Combination Therapies, Others
The key trends in the schizophrenia drugs market are:
•A key trend is the development of long-acting injectable formulations, enhancing patient convenience and adherence.
•The integration of digital tools such as mobile apps and wearables is another emerging trend.
•The emergence of drugs targeting glutamatergic pathways, by leveraging alternative approaches to neurotransmitter regulation, is becoming apparent.
•There is an increasing focus on utilizing genetic and biomarker research, as well as adjunct therapies, for more personalized treatments.
Major players in the schizophrenia drugs market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
• Merck & Co.
• Novartis AG
• Sanofi S.A.
• Bristol Myers Squibb
• AstraZeneca PLC
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Amgen Inc.
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• UCB S.A.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• AbbVie Inc.
• H. Lundbeck A/S
• Cipla Ltd.
• Lupin Limited
• Alkermes plc
• Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd.
• Mylan NV
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc.
• Lifegenix
• Flagship Biotech International Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the schizophrenia drugs market in 2024