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A GLP-1 receptor agonist is a type of medication designed to stimulate insulin release when blood glucose levels are elevated and to inhibit glucagon secretion in the presence of low blood glucose conditions. These medications are primarily employed in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The main drug class of GLP-1 receptor agonists includes liraglutide, dulaglutide, lixisenatide, and others. Liraglutide, for instance, is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that facilitates the release of an appropriate amount of insulin from the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels. These medications are administered through parenteral and oral routes, commonly utilized in settings such as hospitals, surgical clinics, and other medical facilities.
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The GLP-1 receptor agonist market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $13.58 billion in 2024 to $14.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising diabetes prevalence, clinical efficacy, patient awareness and acceptance, global health initiatives, patient preference for injectable therapies.
The GLP-1 receptor agonist market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing emphasis on lifestyle management, growing personalized medicine approaches, expanding indications, development of next-generation products, integration into combination therapies. Major trends in the forecast period include introduction of oral formulations, focus on combination therapies, strategic partnerships and collaborations, reimbursement policies and access, patient-centric approaches.
The increasing prevalence of diabetes is anticipated to drive the growth of the GLP-1 receptor agonist market in the future. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas either produces insufficient insulin or when the body is unable to effectively utilize the insulin it produces. High blood sugar levels are a key symptom of the metabolic disorder known as diabetes mellitus. GLP-1 receptor agonists are utilized in diabetes treatment to stimulate the body to produce more insulin, thereby helping to lower blood sugar levels. As a result, the rising prevalence of diabetes will boost market growth. For example, in March 2024, data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a UK-based government department, indicated that between March 2022 and March 2023, the percentage of individuals with type 1 diabetes receiving all eight recommended care processes increased by 22%, while for type 2 diabetes, it rose by 21%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals achieving target HbA1c levels climbed to 37.9%, marking the highest figure ever reported by the National Diabetes Audit (NDA). Therefore, the rising prevalence of diabetes is fueling the growth of the GLP-1 receptor agonist market.
The growth of the GLP-1 receptor agonist market is also expected to be boosted by the increasing cases of obesity. Obesity, a medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, is associated with various health risks. GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown effectiveness in treating obesity by mimicking the effects of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and blood sugar levels. According to the World Health Organization's March 2022 report, over 1 billion individuals globally are affected by obesity, including 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents, and 39 million children, with this number continuing to rise. It is estimated that around 167 million people may experience compromised health due to being overweight or obese. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of obesity is contributing to the growth of the GLP-1 receptor agonist market.
A key trend gaining momentum in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market is product innovation, with major companies focusing on developing innovative solutions to strengthen their market position. For instance, in May 2022, Eli Lilly and Company launched Mounjaro, an FDA-approved GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist designed using a single molecule to activate the body's receptors for incretin hormones. This product is available as a pen auto-injector with a pre-attached, hidden needle, providing convenience for patients.
Major companies in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market are concentrating on developing sustained-release GLP-1 receptor agonists to gain a competitive edge. Sustained-release GLP-1 receptor agonists slowly release the medication into the bloodstream, allowing for longer-lasting effects and less frequent injections compared to traditional GLP-1 receptor agonists. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation launched Mounjaro 2.5 mg or 5 mg Ateos in April 2023, which is the world's first sustained-release GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In February 2022, Sanofi S.A. strengthened its position in the market by acquiring Amunix Pharmaceuticals Inc., a US-based immuno-oncology company developing GLP-1 receptor agonists and transformative therapies for cancer. The acquisition is expected to provide Sanofi access to various products and technologies, including next-generation conditionally activated biologics.
Major companies operating in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market include Novo Nordisk A/S, Sanofi SA, Eli Lilly and Company, AstraZeneca Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd., Pfizer Inc., Amgen Inc., Innovent Biologics Inc., Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., PegBio Co. Ltd., Zealand Pharma A/S, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited, Dong-A ST Co. Ltd., Eisai Co. Ltd., HanAll Biopharma Co. Ltd., Ipsen SA, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co. Inc., Novartis AG
North America was the largest region in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the GLP-1 receptor agonist market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the glp-1 receptor agonist market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the glp-1 receptor agonist market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The GLP-1 receptor agonist market consists of sales of dulaglutide, bydureon b-cise, exenatide, and semaglutide. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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