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Acute pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx, a part of the throat located behind the mouth and nasal cavity, commonly causing a sore throat along with symptoms such as fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. This condition is most often caused by viral infections, though bacterial and fungal infections can also be responsible.
The primary treatments for acute pharyngitis include antibiotics, antivirals, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, and alternative remedies. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. These treatments are distributed through various channels such as hospital pharmacies, online pharmacies, and retail pharmacies, with key end-users including hospitals, homecare settings, specialty centers, and other healthcare providers.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the healthcare sector, especially in the supply of essential medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are grappling with higher costs for imported surgical tools, imaging systems, and consumables like syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic substitutes. These escalating expenses are putting pressure on healthcare budgets, prompting some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass increased costs on to patients. Furthermore, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the manufacturing of vital drugs and devices, leading to supply chain delays. In response, the industry is adopting diversified sourcing strategies, expanding local production where feasible, and pushing for tariff exemptions on critical medical products.
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The acute pharyngitis market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.67 billion in 2024 to $2.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidence of viral and bacterial infections, growing healthcare awareness, advancements in diagnostic technologies, rising number of pediatric cases, increase in environmental pollutants and allergens.
The acute pharyngitis market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising prevalence of influenza and streptococcal infections, increased focus on personalized medicine, growing adoption of rapid diagnostic tests, improvements in healthcare infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards over-the-counter treatments, increase in use of combination therapies, growth in telemedicine for pharyngitis diagnosis, rise of natural and alternative remedies, increasing preference for self-care and home-based treatments.
The forecast of 8.1% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The imposition of tariffs may pose a significant challenge for the U.S. by restricting access to rapid molecular diagnostic assays and automated throat culture systems imported from Sweden and Singapore, potentially delaying accurate pathogen identification and increasing outpatient treatment costs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing prevalence of influenza is expected to drive the growth of the acute pharyngitis market. Influenza is caused by infection with influenza viruses, which spread through respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes, or contact with contaminated surfaces. Factors such as seasonal changes, low vaccination rates, increased human mobility, viral mutations, and weakened immunity in certain populations contribute to the rise in influenza cases. Acute pharyngitis treatment helps alleviate throat inflammation and pain in influenza patients, reducing discomfort while swallowing, preventing secondary bacterial infections, and supporting overall recovery. When combined with antiviral medications, proper hydration, and rest, these treatments enhance the body's ability to combat the influenza virus. For example, as of February 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 31.6% of clinical lab tests for influenza were positive, up from 29.4% the previous week and 18.6% at the start of the year. This increase in influenza cases is contributing to the growth of the acute pharyngitis market.
Companies in the acute pharyngitis market are focusing on developing antibiotics to treat bacterial infections more effectively and reduce antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are essential for treating acute pharyngitis caused by bacterial infections, such as streptococcus pyogenes, by eliminating the bacteria, reducing symptoms, and preventing complications such as rheumatic fever. For example, in February 2022, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, an India-based company, received Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Clarithromycin tablets, available in 250 mg and 500 mg dosages. This macrolide antibiotic is used to treat mild to moderate bacterial infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, community-acquired pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis. The approval highlights the importance of effective antimicrobial treatments in managing acute pharyngitis and other related bacterial infections.
In November 2022, TPG Inc., a US-based private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in iNova Pharmaceuticals for $1.3 billion. With this acquisition, TPG Inc. aims to accelerate growth, expand market reach, and enhance its product offerings in the healthcare sector, particularly in Southeast and North Asia. iNova Pharmaceuticals, based in Singapore, focuses on providing over-the-counter products designed to relieve pharyngitis symptoms, such as throat lozenges and pain relievers.
Major players in the acute pharyngitis market are Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie Inc., Merck & Co. Inc., Sanofi S.A., Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca plc, Novartis AG, Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Eli Lilly and Company, Amgen Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mylan N.V., Sandoz Group AG, Bitop AG, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Lupin Limited, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., MEDICE Arzneimittel Putter GmbH & Co. KG, MCM Klosterfrau Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH.
North America was the largest region in the acute pharyngitis market in 2024. The regions covered in acute pharyngitis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the Acute Pharyngitis market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The acute pharyngitis market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as diagnostic testing services, pharmaceutical dispensing services, and preventive and vaccination services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The acute pharyngitis market also includes sales of penicillin, amoxicillin, azithromycin, throat gargles and rinses. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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