The Topical Drug Delivery 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 topical drug delivery has seen considerable growth recently. It is projected to rise from $163.87 billion in 2024 to $179.16 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
The Topical Drug Delivery Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the market size for topical drug delivery will amount to $280.58 billion, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.9%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Topical Drug Delivery Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the topical drug delivery market are:
• Increase in usage of transdermal patches
• Technological innovations in drug formulations
• Proliferation of personalized medicine
• Higher incidence of chronic diseases
The topical drug delivery market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Semi-Solid Formulations, Liquid Formulations, Solid Formulations, Transdermal Products
2) By Route Of Administration: Dermal Drug Delivery, Ophthalmic Drug Delivery, Rectal Drug Delivery, Vaginal Drug Delivery, Nasal Drug Delivery
3) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Home Healthcare, Diagnostic Centers, Other End Users
The key trends in the other basic inorganic chemical market are:
• The rise of transdermal patches is shaping the future of the topical drug delivery market.
• Personalized medicine and dermatology are emerging trends in the market.
• The incorporation of sensors and 5g-enabled devices are key innovative tendencies.
• The market is also being influenced by enhanced compliance solutions and remote consultations via telemedicine.
Major companies in the topical drug delivery market are:
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Galderma SA
• Johnson & Johnson Private Limited
• GlaxoSmithKline PLC.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc.
• Novartis AG
• Merck & Co.
• Hisamitsu Pharmaceuticals
• Bayer AG
• Cipla Limited
• Viatris Inc.
• 3M Company
• Crescita Therpeautics Inc.
• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmBH
• Pfizer Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
• Bristol Myers Squibb
• Lavipharm SA
• AbbVie Inc.
• CMP Pharma Inc.
• Encore Dermatology Inc.
• Rusan Pharma Ltd.
• LEO Pharma A/S
• Almirall S.A.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Perrigo Company plc
• Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• MedPharm Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the topical drug delivery market in 2024