Prescription Drugs - Colombia

  • Colombia
  • Colombia is projected to witness a significant growth in its Prescription Drugs market, with revenue expected to reach €3.09bn in 2024.
  • This growth is further anticipated to continue at an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.11%, resulting in a market volume of €3.43bn by 2029.
  • When compared to other countries globally, United States is expected to generate the highest revenue in the Prescription Drugs market, reaching a staggering €329.40bn in 2024.
  • In terms of per capita revenue, in Colombia is anticipated to generate €59.10 per person in 2024.
  • This showcases the significant impact of Prescription Drugs market on the country's overall economy.
  • Colombia's prescription drug market is experiencing a surge in demand for generic medications due to their cost-effectiveness.

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Analyst Opinion

The Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market in Colombia has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. Customer preferences, trends in the market, local special circumstances, and underlying macroeconomic factors have all contributed to this development. Customer preferences in the Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market in Colombia have been shifting towards convenience and accessibility. With busy lifestyles and limited time, consumers are increasingly looking for quick and easy access to prescription drugs. This has led to a rise in the popularity of online pharmacies and delivery services, allowing customers to order their medications from the comfort of their own homes. Additionally, customers are also seeking personalized healthcare solutions, leading to an increased demand for specialized pharmacies that offer tailored medication and advice. Several trends have emerged in the Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market in Colombia. One notable trend is the growing focus on preventative healthcare. As consumers become more health-conscious, there is an increasing demand for over-the-counter medications and supplements that promote general well-being and prevent common ailments. This trend has also led to a rise in the popularity of natural and alternative remedies, as consumers seek more holistic approaches to healthcare. Another trend in the market is the expansion of pharmacy chains. Large pharmacy chains have been opening new branches in both urban and rural areas, increasing accessibility to prescription drugs for a wider population. This expansion has also led to increased competition among pharmacies, resulting in competitive pricing and improved customer service. Local special circumstances in Colombia have also played a role in the development of the Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market. The country's aging population has led to an increased demand for prescription drugs, as older individuals typically require more medications to manage chronic conditions. Additionally, the government's efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and increase access to medications have also contributed to the growth of the market. Underlying macroeconomic factors have further fueled the development of the Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market in Colombia. The country's stable economic growth and rising disposable incomes have allowed consumers to spend more on healthcare, including prescription medications. Furthermore, the government's healthcare reforms and initiatives to improve access to medications have created a favorable environment for the growth of the market. In conclusion, the Prescription Drugs (Pharmacies) market in Colombia has been experiencing significant growth due to customer preferences for convenience and accessibility, emerging trends in preventative healthcare and pharmacy chains, local special circumstances such as an aging population, and underlying macroeconomic factors including stable economic growth and government healthcare reforms.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on offline and online spending by consumers, including VAT. Not included are B2B and B2G sales, or other pharmaceutical sales through hospitals or retail stores such as supermarkets.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use industry associations, third-party studies and reports and survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as healthcare expenditure per country, consumer healthcare spending, GDP and internet penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods. For forecasting digital trends such as the online-pharmacy sales share we use exponential trend smoothing and the s-curve method. The main drivers are healthcare expenditure per country and consumer healthcare spending.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. GCS data is reweighted for representativeness.

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