Thebaine Market Growth Accelerated by Increased Use in Pain Management and Opioid Dependence
Thebaine is an opioid alkaloid obtained from opium poppies with analgesic, antitussive and potential utility in withdrawal management due to its unique receptor pharmacology. It is increasingly being used in various pharmaceutical preparations for pain management and treatment of opioid dependence.
The global Thebaine
Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 45 million in 2023 and is expected
to exhibit a CAGR of 1.5% over the forecast period 2023.
Market key trends:
Increased use of thebaine for pain management and opioid dependence treatment
has been a major trend in the global thebaine market. The unique properties of
thebaine allow its use in formulations for relief of moderate to severe pain
with limited respiratory depressive effects and risk of addiction as compared
to other opioids. Additionally, its antagonist activity facilitates blockade of
euphoric effects of opioid agonists making it useful for treatment of opioid
dependence. This dual mechanism of action has led pain management and addiction
treatment to become leading application areas for thebaine contributing
significantly to growth of the global market.
Segment Analysis
The thebaine market is segmented into extraction and synthesis, where
extraction dominates currently. The extraction process uses the opium poppy
plant to extract thebaine in its pure form, accounting for over 60% of the
global market share. This process is preferred due to availability of raw
materials and lower costs involved compared to the synthesis process. However,
with stringent regulations around cultivation of opium poppy, the synthesis
segment is expected to witness higher growth in the coming years.
Key Takeaways
The global thebaine market is expected to witness steady growth.
Key players operating in the thebaine market are Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Sanofi, Rohrer, Cipla, and Sun Pharma. Eli Lilly is the market leader with over 15% market share due to its wide product portfolio and R&D investments. Pfizer follows with strong focus on synthesis of controlled substances.
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