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Radiopharmaceuticals, also known as radioactive medications, are substances used for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases, including cancer, and contain a radioactive material. These medications are employed in various medical procedures to identify specific illnesses or detect medical issues. Patients may receive radiopharmaceuticals through different administration methods, such as injection, oral ingestion, or application into the eye or bladder.
Radiopharmaceuticals can be broadly categorized into diagnostic, therapeutic, and other types. The process of delivering radioactive atoms to targets associated with tumors is known as radiopharmaceutical therapy. These medications find applications in fields such as oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neuroendocrinology, neurology, nephrology, and others. Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic centers, cancer research institutes, and similar healthcare facilities commonly utilize radiopharmaceuticals for various medical purposes.
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The radiopharmaceuticals market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.46 billion in 2024 to $6.77 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in healthcare expenditure, government initiatives, convenience of treatment, and changes in lifestyles.
The radiopharmaceuticals market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing geriatric population, increasing prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, high capital investments, and new product launches. Major trends in the forecast period include collaborating with other companies to boost revenues and improve product quality, investing in plant capacity expansions to cater to the increasing demand, investing in new technologies to meet the emerging demands, explore in silico modeling for a more rational and scientific approach, invest in AI to reduce R&D costs and save drug development time, invest in technologies catering to cardiology to boost revenues and accept disease-specific approaches for accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer.
The rising prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases is expected to drive demand for the radiopharmaceuticals market. Radiopharmaceuticals are becoming a safe and effective therapeutic option compared to conventional medicines, offering advantages such as targeted therapy that benefits radiologists in treating these conditions. Cancer is recognized as the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for approximately 1 in 6 deaths. For instance, in April 2024, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a France-based specialized agency, reported that in 2022, nearly 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths occurred worldwide. By 2040, these figures are projected to rise to 29.9 million new cases and 15.3 million deaths annually.
The radiopharmaceuticals market is anticipated to experience significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for personalized medicine. Personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, is an innovative approach to medical care that tailors medical decisions, treatments, interventions, and drug therapies to the unique characteristics of each patient. Integrating personalized medicine into radiopharmaceuticals enhances the precision and accuracy of imaging and therapy, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more targeted and effective care. For example, in 2022, the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 37 new molecular entities (NMEs), with approximately 34%, or 12 of them, classified as personalized medicines by the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC). The increasing demand for personalized medicine is thus a driving force behind the growth of the radiopharmaceuticals market.
Several companies in the radiopharmaceuticals market are adopting strategic initiatives such as opening new manufacturing facilities and expanding plant capacity, gaining significant popularity. ITM Isotopen Technologien Munchen AG (ITM), for instance, launched a new manufacturing facility in the Munich area to increase the production capacity of high-purity (n.c.a.) Lutetium-177 and no-carrier-added (n.c.a.) Lutetium-177-containing radiopharmaceuticals. This move aims to meet the high demand for quality medical isotopes for precision oncology worldwide.
Major players in the radiopharmaceuticals market are forming partnerships to enhance their market profitability. In June 2023, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center partnered with PharmaLogic Holdings Corporation to produce new radiopharmaceuticals at a Pittsburgh facility. This collaboration enables patients and professionals in the UPMC vicinity to access innovative diagnostic and therapeutic drugs that are not currently available. The non-exclusive agreement outlines the conversion of experimental radiopharmaceuticals into therapeutically useful medications.
In January 2024, Eli Lilly, a US-based pharmaceutical company, completed its acquisition of Point Biopharma for approximately $1.4 billion. This acquisition aligns with Lilly's strategy to enhance its capabilities in the emerging field of radioligand therapies, which aim to make significant advancements in cancer treatment. Point Biopharma specializes in radiopharmaceuticals, complementing Lilly's existing oncology portfolio and promising to improve patient outcomes. Point Biopharma is a US-based company focused on developing targeted radioligand therapies for various cancers.
Major companies operating in the radiopharmaceuticals market include Cardinal Health, Curium Pharma, Siemens Healthineers AG, Novartis AG, General Electric Company (GE), IBA Group, Bayer AG, Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc., Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Eckert & Ziegler, Nihon Medi-Physics Co. Ltd., Fujifilm Corporation, ANSTO, Yantai Dongcheng Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Bracco Imaging SpA., Canon Inc., China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC), Alliance Medical, Advanced Accelerator Applications, JSC Isotope, Pharm-Sintez, Synektik SA, Polatom, RadioMedic sro, UJV Rez, Actinium Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alseres Pharmaceuticals Inc., Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Fusion Pharmaceuticals, Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc., PETNET Solutions Inc., Positron Corporation, Triad Isotopes Inc., Telix Pharmaceuticals, Rosatom, Alliance Medical Group, Hologic Inc., Segami Corporation, Eczacybapy-Monrol Nuclear Products, NTP Radioisotopes.
North America was the largest region in the global radiopharmaceuticals market in 2024. The Middle East is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the radiopharmaceuticals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the radiopharmaceuticals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
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