The Global Compounding Chemotherapy Market size was valued at US$ 5.29 Bn in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 7.41 Bn by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2023 to 2030.
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023: |
US$ 5.29 Bn |
Historical Data for: |
2018 to 2021 |
Forecast Period: |
2023 - 2030 |
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030 CAGR: |
4.90% |
2030 Value Projection: |
US$ 7.41 Bn |
Figure 1. Global Compounding Chemotherapy Market Share (%), by Region, 2023

Compounding chemotherapies refer to the customization of pharmaceutical ingredients into medication tailored to individual patient needs. This has been largely driven by the rise in cancer prevalence worldwide and the need for specialized drug formulations. As cancer treatments become more personalized, compounding plays a crucial role in providing patients with formulations suited to their specific disease, condition, or sensitivity. Growing geriatric population prone to developing cancers, increasing emphasis on precision medicine and targeted therapies, and shortages of commercially available drugs are some of the key factors fueling the adoption of compounding chemotherapy services globally.
Market Dynamics:
The increasing prevalence of illnesses like cancer, bone marrow conditions, and immune system problems will continue to fuel the growth of the global compounding chemotherapy market over the forecast period. Increasing costs for prescription drugs and changing payment policies are again expected to augment global compounding chemotherapy market growth over the forecast period. Rising consumer health benefits from the products will create new opportunities for the global compounding chemotherapy market. Hospitals and the healthcare industry are becoming more aware of compounded chemotherapy treatments or medicines, which is also assisting in the market's expansion.
According to the World Health Organization, the cancer burden has nearly doubled since 2000 and is expected to grow by over 70% in the next two decades. Increased awareness about personalized treatment options and value-based healthcare models is encouraging oncology practitioners to adopt compounding services. The shortage of commercially manufactured drugs, especially for pediatric cancer, also presents growth opportunities for players in this market. However, risks of contamination, technical challenges in preparing complex formulations, and an inconsistent regulatory environment across countries could hinder the market expansion to some extent. The growing application of 3D printing in pharmacy compounding is likely to open up new avenues, allowing for improved drug delivery and personalized dosage designs in the coming years.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global compounding chemotherapy market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global compounding chemotherapy market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include B. Braun Melsungen AG, Fagron NV, PharMEDium Services, LLC (AmerisourceBergen Corporation), Baxter International Inc., Fresenius Kabi AG, Advanced Pharma, Inc., McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc., Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CAPS), Institutional Pharmacy Solutions, LLC, Wedgewood Pharmacy, Medisca Inc., Dougherty's Holdings, Inc., PharMEDium Services, LLC (AmerisourceBergen Corporation), BioScrip, Inc.
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global compounding chemotherapy market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global compounding chemotherapy market
Global Compounding Chemotherapy Market Detailed Segmentation:
- By Drug Type:
- Cytotoxic Drugs
- Hormonal Agents
- Immunomodulatory Agents
- Targeted Therapies
- Supportive Care Drugs
- By Compounding Setting:
- Hospital Compounding
- Compounding Pharmacies
- Specialty Clinics
- Homecare Settings
- By Route of Administration:
- Intravenous (IV)
- Oral
- Subcutaneous (SC)
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Intrathecal (IT)
- By Patient Type:
- Adult Patients
- Pediatric Patients
- Geriatric Patients
- By Cancer Type:
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Other specific cancer types
- By Distribution Channel:
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacies
- By Compounding Method:
- Aseptic Compounding
- Non-aseptic Compounding
- By Packaging Type:
- Vials
- Ampoules
- Pre-filled Syringes
- Bottles
- By Regulatory Compliance:
- USP Chapter <797> Compliance
- FDA Regulations
- EMA Regulations
- By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- Company Profile:
- Braun Melsungen AG
- Fagron NV
- PharMEDium Services, LLC (AmerisourceBergen Corporation)
- Baxter International Inc.
- Fresenius Kabi AG
- Advanced Pharma, Inc.
- McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.
- Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CAPS)
- Institutional Pharmacy Solutions, LLC
- Wedgewood Pharmacy
- Medisca Inc.
- Dougherty's Holdings, Inc.
- BioScrip, Inc.