Cytotoxic Drugs Market: By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Geography  

Cytotoxic Drugs Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Alkylating Agents, Antitumor Antibiotics, Antimetabolites, Plant Alkaloids, and Others), By Route of Administration (Oral and Parental), By Application (Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Others), By End User (Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, and Online Pharmacy), and Region  

Cytotoxic Drugs Market size was valued at US$ 14.6 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.6% from 2024-2030. Cytotoxic drugs, also known as antineoplastics, are a group of medicines that contain toxic chemicals to cells, preventing their replication or growth. They are widely used to treat various cancers and other disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Cytotoxic drugs can destroy tumors and reduce metastases and lessen cancer symptoms. Cancer cells replicate faster than normal cells, making them susceptible to cytostatics. The effects on normal cells are less pronounced, and healthy cells recover faster.  

According to the World Health Organization, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. The most common cancer in 2020 was breast cancer (2.26 million cases), lung (2.21 million cases), etc. Moreover, increasing use and approval of cytotoxic drugs are also expected to boost the market growth. Also, the growing therapeutic area of cytotoxic drugs in auto-immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or prevention of transplant rejection is influencing the overall cytotoxic market growth.

However, the adverse side effects of the consumption of cytotoxic drugs, such as nausea and vomiting, severe diarrhea, and damage to normal cells and tissue, are restraining the market growth. Based on the product type, the global cytotoxic market is segmented into alkylating agents, antitumor antibiotics, antimetabolites, plant alkaloids, and others. The antimetabolites segment held the major market revenue in 2021.  

Key Developments

  • In Sept 2022, FDA cleared AstraZeneca's Imfinzi to treat locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer, making it the first immunotherapy-based treatment option for this aggressive cancer type.
  • In May 2022, Pfizer announced Asia's first global drug development center at IIT Madras Research Park.

Cytotoxic Drugs Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

5.6%

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

North America

Cytotoxic Drugs Market Dynamics

The surging number of cancer patients worldwide boosts the global cytotoxic market growth. It is mainly attributed to the increasing number of cigarette smokers and secondary smoke exposure, exposure to sun and tanning beds, overweight and obesity, excessive alcohol use, and various infectious disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, around 1,806,590 new cancer cases are diagnosed in the United States. Therefore, the adoption of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs is expected to boost the global cytotoxic drugs market growth at a significant rate.

Cytotoxic Drugs Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 14.6 billion

Market CAGR

5.6%

By Product Type

  • Alkylating Agents
  • Antitumor Antibiotics
  • Antimetabolites
  • Plant Alkaloids
  • Others

By Application

  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Others

By End User

  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacy

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

Key Features of the Report

  • The cytotoxic drugs market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global cytotoxic drugs market size was valued at US$ 14.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024-2030.  

The leading players in the global cytotoxic drugs market are Pfizer Inc., AbbVie Inc., Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck & Co. Inc., Sanofi, Novartis AG, Eli Lilly and Company, and Amgen.

North America is dominating the global cytotoxic drugs market.

The fastest-growing segment of the global cytotoxic drugs market is antimetabolite drugs.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Introduction
2.1. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Taxonomy
2.2. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Definitions
2.2.1. By Product Type
2.2.2. By Route of Administration
2.2.3. By Application
2.2.4. By End User
2.2.5. By Region
3. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Competition Landscape
3.7. Epidemiology
4. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market, By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1. Alkylating Agents
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Antimetabolites
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Plant Alkaloids
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market, By Route of Administration, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1. Oral
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Parental
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1. Breast Cancer
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Prostate Cancer
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Lung Cancer
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Pancreatic Cancer
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Others
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market, By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1. Retail Pharmacy
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.2. Hospital Pharmacy
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.3. Online Pharmacy
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.3. Asia-Pacific
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.4. Latin America
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.5. Middle East and Africa
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.6. Global Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Region, 2024 - 2030
10. North America Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. Alkylating Agents
10.1.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
10.1.3. Antimetabolites
10.1.4. Plant Alkaloids
10.1.5. Others
10.2. Route of Administration Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Oral
10.2.2. Parental
10.3. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. Breast Cancer
10.3.2. Prostate Cancer
10.3.3. Lung Cancer
10.3.4. Pancreatic Cancer
10.3.5. Others
10.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.4.1. Retail Pharmacy
10.4.2. Hospital Pharmacy
10.4.3. Online Pharmacy
10.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.5.1. USA
10.5.2. Canada
10.6. North America Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
10.7. North America Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics Trends
11. Europe Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
11.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. Alkylating Agents
11.1.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
11.1.3. Antimetabolites
11.1.4. Plant Alkaloids
11.1.5. Others
11.2. Route of Administration Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Oral
11.2.2. Parental
11.3. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Breast Cancer
11.3.2. Prostate Cancer
11.3.3. Lung Cancer
11.3.4. Pancreatic Cancer
11.3.5. Others
11.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.4.1. Retail Pharmacy
11.4.2. Hospital Pharmacy
11.4.3. Online Pharmacy
11.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.5.1. Germany
11.5.2. UK
11.5.3. France
11.5.4. Spain
11.5.5. Italy
11.5.6. Rest of Europe
11.6. Europe Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
11.7. Europe Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics Trends
12. Asia-Pacific Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
12.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. Alkylating Agents
12.1.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
12.1.3. Antimetabolites
12.1.4. Plant Alkaloids
12.1.5. Others
12.2. Route of Administration Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Oral
12.2.2. Parental
12.3. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Breast Cancer
12.3.2. Prostate Cancer
12.3.3. Lung Cancer
12.3.4. Pancreatic Cancer
12.3.5. Others
12.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.4.1. Retail Pharmacy
12.4.2. Hospital Pharmacy
12.4.3. Online Pharmacy
12.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.5.1. China
12.5.2. India
12.5.3. Japan
12.5.4. ASEAN
12.5.5. Australia & New Zealand
12.5.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
12.6. Asia-Pacific Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
12.7. Asia-Pacific Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics Trends
13. Latin America Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
13.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.1.1. Alkylating Agents
13.1.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
13.1.3. Antimetabolites
13.1.4. Plant Alkaloids
13.1.5. Others
13.2. Route of Administration Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.2.1. Oral
13.2.2. Parental
13.3. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.3.1. Breast Cancer
13.3.2. Prostate Cancer
13.3.3. Lung Cancer
13.3.4. Pancreatic Cancer
13.3.5. Others
13.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.4.1. Retail Pharmacy
13.4.2. Hospital Pharmacy
13.4.3. Online Pharmacy
13.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.5.1. Brazil
13.5.2. Mexico
13.5.3. Rest of Latin America
13.6. Latin America Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
13.7. Latin America Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics Trends
14. Middle East and Africa Cytotoxic Drug Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
14.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.1.1. Alkylating Agents
14.1.2. Antitumor Antibiotics
14.1.3. Antimetabolites
14.1.4. Plant Alkaloids
14.1.5. Others
14.2. Route of Administration Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
14.2.1. Oral
14.2.2. Parental
14.3. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
14.3.1. Breast Cancer
14.3.2. Prostate Cancer
14.3.3. Lung Cancer
14.3.4. Pancreatic Cancer
14.3.5. Others
14.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
14.4.1. Retail Pharmacy
14.4.2. Hospital Pharmacy
14.4.3. Online Pharmacy
14.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
14.5.1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
14.5.2. South Africa
14.5.3. Rest of MEA
14.6. MEA Cytotoxic Drug Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
14.7. MEA Cytotoxic Drug Market Dynamics Trends
15. Competition Landscape
15.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
15.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Key Product Types, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
15.2.1. Pfizer Inc.
15.2.2. AbbVie Inc.
15.2.3. Johnson & Johnson
15.2.4. GlaxoSmithKline PLC
15.2.5. F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
15.2.6. Bristol-Myers Squibb
15.2.7. Merck & Co. Inc.
15.2.8. Sanofi
15.2.9. Novartis AG
15.2.10. Eli Lilly and Company
15.2.11. Amgen
16. Research Methodology
17. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • Pfizer Inc.
  • AbbVie Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • GlaxoSmithKline PLC
  • Hoffmann-La Roche AG
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Merck & Co. Inc.
  • Sanofi
  • Novartis AG
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Amgen

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