Growing Demand for Opioid Analgesics Prescriptions Drives Growth of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) Treatment Market

Published: Aug 2024

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) treatment market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is attributed to accelerated efforts for drug approval, an increase in the number of prescriptions for opioid analgesics, increased funding for the investigation and development of novel therapies, and a surge in the development of biologics. The market for opioid-induced constipation therapy is expected to grow in the future owing to the rise in the administration of opioids for pain, both cancer-related and not. Pain is managed with a class of potent analgesics named opioids. Owing to several circumstances, their use has significantly increased in recent years. The rise in the geriatric population is resulting in a rise in chronic and oncologic diseases, necessitating the use of pain management techniques. Consequently, there has been a notable global rise in the prescription of opioids.

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According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in August 2023, Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) accounts for between 40.0%-60.0% of patients without cancer receiving opioids. Laxatives must be started at the same time as the opioid to prevent OIC. Once the disorder is established, treatment involves both pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies. The GI tract's peristalsis and stomach emptying are known to be inhibited by opioid prescriptions, which causes a delay in medicine absorption and an increase in fluid absorption. Constipation and stool hardness are caused by low intestinal fluid levels.

Recent Development

  • In December 2021, Shionogi & Co., Ltd. announced that Symproic® has been approved in Taiwan for the treatment of OIC in adult patients. Symproic® is a peripherally-acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist developed by Shionogi. This drug provides a new treatment option for patients with OIC problems in pain management using opioid analgesics.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2023-2031

Base year- 2023

Forecast period- 2024-2031

Segment Covered- 

o By Drug Class

o By Administration Route

o By Distribution Channel

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- AstraZeneca, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Nektar Therapeutics, Pfizer Inc., and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. among others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Opioid-Induced Constipation Treatment Market Report Segment

By Drug Class

  • Laxatives
  • Peripherally Acting Mu-opioid Receptor Antagonists
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists
  • Prostaglandin

By Administration Route

  • Oral
  • Parenteral

By Distribution Channel

  • Hospital Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies

Global Opioid-Induced Constipation Treatment Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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