PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1268900
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1268900
The global microneedle drug delivery systems market size is expected to reach USD 9.46 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for safer alternatives to conventional hypodermic injection and increasing awareness about minimally invasive and pain-free administration of drugs is expected to boost the market growth for microneedle drug delivery systems. Furthermore, increasing cases of diabetes are also expected to boost the market growth. For instance, as per the estimates of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021, approximately 463 million adults were living with diabetes, worldwide, representing 9.3% of the global population.
Microneedles offer several advantages over traditional drug delivery methods, such as oral or transdermal routes. Studies have shown that drug delivery by microneedles can improve drug absorption, bioavailability and efficacy, especially for drugs with poor water solubility or low permeability. For instance, a study published in "Journal of Controlled Release" showed that transdermal delivery of insulin using microneedles was more effective than subcutaneous injection.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on drug delivery by microneedles. The major impact of the pandemic on the market was the increased demand for vaccine delivery. Microneedles have been explored as a potential delivery method for the COVID-19 vaccines due to their ease of use, low cost, and potential to induce a strong immune response. The pandemic has accelerated development of the microneedle-based vaccine delivery systems, with several companies and academic institutions working on COVID-19 vaccine patches.
However, the pandemic has also disrupted global supply chains, which has affected the production and distribution of microneedle-based drug delivery systems. Some manufacturers have faced challenges in obtaining raw materials and components, which has resulted in supply shortages and increased prices.