Needle free drug delivery devices market is segmented into needle free injection systems and microneedle devices. The needle-free drug injection systems market is valued at USD 606 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period, till 2035. While the microneedle devices market is valued at USD 2,114 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period, till 2035.
Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in incidence rates of various chronic diseases, such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and oncological diseases. In fact, according to the Center for Managing Chronic Disease at the University of Michigan, over 50% of the global population is suffering from some form of chronic disease. Notably, these conditions are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, due to high cost and associated complications that tend to escalate over time. This has necessitated the need to develop innovative strategies and patient centered approaches in order to tackle the increasing burden of chronic diseases.
Presently, the treatment options available for chronic conditions include administration of drugs via oral and parenteral routes. The choice of route for medication administration is influenced by factors such as drug properties, patient condition, and the need for reliable therapeutic effect. Since, parenteral administration of drugs involves rapid onset of action, precise dosing control and higher bioavailability, it is the widely accepted route of administration. Despite these advantages offered by the conventional (parenteral) drug delivery approaches, there are various challenges associated with parenteral administration, including risk of cross contamination, needlestick injuries, and inaccurate dosing. These challenges further lead to hindrance in medication adherence and ultimately impact the therapeutic outcomes.
Over time, the pharmaceutical industry has witnessed technological breakthroughs in order to counter the aforementioned challenges. These technological advancements have resulted in the introduction of safer alternatives, such as safety syringes and safety needles that allow automatic retraction of needles after use. In addition, the companies have advanced the development of drug delivery devices which include needle free systems, jet injectors, pen injectors and microneedle patches. With improved design, functionality and usability, these devices reduce the possibility of needlestick injuries, thereby facilitating pain-free and self-administration of medications across the dermis. Given this transition from conventional to user-friendly drug delivery options, the global needle free drug delivery devices market is expected to experience significant growth during the forecast period.
Key Market Segments
Route of Administration (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular
- Intradermal
Actuation Mechanism (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- Spring-powered Devices
- Compressed-gas Devices
- Other Devices
Application Area (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- Insulin Delivery
- Pain Management
- Dermatology
- Vaccination
Product Type (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- Fillable Devices
- Prefilled Devices
Type of Load (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- Liquid-based Devices
- Powder-based Devices
- Projectile/Depot-based Devices
Geography (Needle free drug delivery devices)
- North America (US and Canada)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain)
- Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan and Australia)
- Middle East and North Africa (Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel)
- Latin America Africa (Brazil, Argentina and Mexico)
Type of Microneedle (Microneedle devices)
- Hollow Microneedles
- Solid Microneedles
- Dissolving Microneedles
- Coated Microneedles
Application Area (Microneedle devices)
- Insulin Delivery
- Pain Management
- Vaccination
- Oncology
Type of Material Used (Microneedle devices)
- Polymer Microneedle
- Silicon Microneedle
- Metal Microneedle
- Ceramic Microneedle
Type of Intervention (Microneedle devices)
- Vaccines
- Therapeutic Agents
- Other Interventions
Geography (Microneedle devices)
- North America (US and Canada)
- Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Middle East and North Africa (Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel)
- Latin America Africa (Brazil, Argentina and Mexico)
Research Coverage:
The report on needle free drug delivery devices market provides insights into various aspects, including:
- A preface introducing the full report, Needle Free Drug Delivery Devices Market, till 2035.
- A detailed outline of the structured research methodology used in the study, covering research assumptions, project and forecast methodologies, primary and secondary research approaches, along with the various analytical frameworks applied.
- A summary of the diverse methodologies and frameworks used to forecast and analyze market trends, highlighting the core factors affecting dynamics. It also underlines the stringent quality control framework employed to maintain transparency and reliability throughout the report.
- A brief analysis of the economic variables affecting the needle free drug delivery devices market, such as currency fluctuations, foreign exchange rates, and known trade barriers. Additionally, it considers the impact of global recession and inflation using historical trends to project future market conditions.
- An executive summary that provides the insights derived from our research, presenting key takeaways from the current market landscape of needle free drug delivery devices. The section also provides details on market evolution in the short to mid to long term.
- A brief introduction to needle free injection systems and microneedles, highlighting the growing demand for devices that enable painless administration of medication in the home healthcare setting. The section emphasizes the need for such devices, specifically in terms of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases. Subsequently, it provides an overview of the different types of needle free injectors and microneedles, detailing their specifications, mechanisms of action, R&D challenges, and expected future trends.
- A comprehensive assessment of the overall market landscape of needle free drug delivery providers, based on several relevant parameters including year of establishment, company size (based on the employee count), location of their headquarters (region and country), actuation mechanism (spring-powered, gas-powered, battery-powered, laser-powered and others), route of administration (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular and multiple), type of formulation administered (liquids, solids and powders), type of drug delivered (biologics, small molecules and unspecified), therapeutic area (metabolic disorders, dermatological disorders, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, autoimmune / inflammatory disorders, genetic disorders, ophthalmological disorders and renal disorders), and usability (reusable and disposable).
- A detailed assessment of the overall market landscape of microneedle device providers, based on several relevant parameters. The parameters include year of establishment, company size (based on the employee count), location of their headquarters (region and country), stage of development (marketed / under development), type of microneedle (hollow, solid and dissolving), type of formulation administered (liquids, solids and powders), route of administration (intradermal, transdermal, subcutaneous, topical, intraocular, trans buccal, intravenous, subretinal and intravitreal) therapeutic area (metabolic disorders, dermatological disorders, infectious diseases, oncological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, ophthalmic disorders and others) and type of drug delivered (biologics, small molecules and unspecified).
- A detailed product competitiveness analysis of needle-free injection systems, based on the supplier power and product specifications. The analysis allows the companies providing needle-free injection systems to compare their existing capabilities and identify opportunities to achieve a competitive edge in the industry.
- A detailed product competitiveness analysis of microneedle devices, based on the supplier power and product specifications. The analysis enables microneedle device providers to benchmark their existing capabilities and identify opportunities to achieve a competitive edge in the industry.
- A detailed likely drug candidate analysis presenting information on the list of marketed drugs / therapies and pipeline candidates that are anticipated to be developed in combination with needle free injectors in the near future. The analysis is based on a variety of relevant parameters including (in alphabetical order) current status of development, dose concentration, dosing frequency, route of administration, type of dose (standard / weight dependent), expected patent expiry (relevant only for marketed drugs) and information on product sales (relevant only for marketed drugs).
- A detailed likely drug candidate analysis presenting information on the list of marketed drugs/ therapies and pipeline candidates that are anticipated to be developed in combination with microneedles in the near future. The analysis is based on a variety of relevant parameters, such as (in alphabetical order) current status of development, dose concentration, dosing frequency, route of administration, type of dose (standard / weight dependent), expected patent expiry (relevant only for marketed drugs) and information on product sales (relevant only for marketed drugs).
- An elaborate set of profiles of prominent companies in needle free drug delivery devices market headquartered in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world. Each profile provides a brief overview of the company, along with information on its product portfolio, and an insightful recent development and future outlook.
- A comprehensive outlook of the various ongoing megatrends in the needle free drug delivery devices market, including technological advancements in design, functionality, usability and features, along with expanded applications of needle free systems and increasing focus on personalized medicine.
- A detailed market impact analysis providing details on the factors that can impact the growth of needle free drug delivery devices market. It features insights on key drivers, potential restraints, emerging opportunities, and existing challenges in this industry.
- A comprehensive evaluation of the current market size and future market growth potential of the needle-free injection system market (first product category within the needle free drug delivery devices market) over the next 11 years. On the basis of multiple parameters, likely adoption trends and through primary validations, we have provided an informed estimate on the market size, till 2035.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across different product types, including fillable devices and prefilled devices.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across different actuation mechanisms, including spring-powered devices, compressed-gas devices and other devices.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across product usability, including reusable devices and disposable devices.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across type of load, including liquid-based devices, powder-based devices and projectile / depot-based devices.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across different routes of administration, including subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across application area, including insulin delivery, pain management, vaccination and dermatology.
- Detailed forecast projections of the current and future opportunity within the needle-free injection system market across key geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
- A comprehensive assessment of the current microneedle market size (second product category within the needle free drug delivery devices market), along with the future market growth potential over the next 11 years. On the basis of several relevant parameters including likely adoption trends and through primary validations, we have provided an informed estimate on the market size till 2035.
- A detailed evaluation of the current and future opportunity within the microneedle device market (second product category within the needle free drug delivery devices market) segmented by different types of microneedles, such as hollow microneedles, solid microneedles, dissolving microneedles and coated microneedles.
- A detailed evaluation of the current and future opportunity within the microneedle device market segmented by different types of material used, such as polymer microneedles, silicon microneedles, metal microneedles and ceramic microneedles.
- A detailed evaluation of the current and future opportunity within the microneedle device market segmented by different application areas, such as insulin delivery, vaccination, pain management and oncology.
- A detailed evaluation of the current and future opportunity within the microneedle device market segmented by different types of intervention, such as vaccines, therapeutic agents and other interventions.
- A detailed evaluation of the current and future opportunity within the microneedle device market segmented by key geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America.
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Example Companies Profiled
3M
INCYTO
- Micropoint Technologies
- NanoPass Technologies
- Nemaura Pharma
- Theraject
- Antares Pharma
- D'Antonio Consultants International
- HNS International
- Injex
- INOVIO Pharmaceuticals
- Medical International Technology
- Mika Medical
- Pharmajet
- QS Medical Technology (Quinovare)
- Zogenix