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Novel drug delivery systems are advanced pharmaceutical technologies aimed at improving the effectiveness, safety, bioavailability, and targeted delivery of medications by precisely controlling the rate, timing, and location of drug release in the body. These systems address the shortcomings of traditional delivery methods, enhance treatment outcomes, and boost patient adherence across diverse medical and therapeutic fields.
Key formulation types within novel drug delivery systems include liposomes, nanoparticles, microspheres, hydrogels, and dendrimers. Liposomes are spherical vesicles made of phospholipid bilayers that encapsulate drugs, allowing for targeted delivery, controlled release, and minimized drug toxicity. The delivery modes include targeted, controlled, and modulated drug delivery systems, which are administered through various routes such as oral, injectable, pulmonary, transdermal, and others. These systems are applied in multiple therapeutic areas including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases, serving end-users like hospitals, specialty clinics, research centers, and more.
Tariffs have influenced the novel drug delivery systems market by increasing costs for imported raw materials such as polymers, lipids, and specialized nanoparticles, impacting overall manufacturing economics and pricing strategies. these effects are most pronounced in formulation types like liposomes and nanoparticles and across regions reliant on cross-border pharmaceutical supply chains, particularly asia-pacific and europe. however, tariffs are also encouraging localization of manufacturing, regional supply chain diversification, and domestic innovation, which may strengthen long-term market resilience and self-sufficiency.
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The novel drug delivery systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $117.66 billion in 2025 to $129.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, limitations of conventional drug delivery methods, growth in oncology and biologics pipeline, rising healthcare expenditure, advancements in polymer and nanotechnology.
The novel drug delivery systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $187.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to surge in personalized and precision medicine, growing demand for targeted cancer therapies, increasing investment in pharmaceutical r&d, expansion of biologics and biosimilars, regulatory support for advanced drug delivery technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of targeted and personalized drug delivery, rising adoption of lipid and polymeric nanoparticles, growth in long-acting and controlled release formulations, increased focus on non-invasive and patient-centric delivery routes, accelerated r&d in combination and hybrid ndds platforms.
The increasing cases of neurological disorders are anticipated to drive growth in the novel drug delivery systems market. Neurological disorders like stroke involve the sudden loss of neurological function caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain, either through a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a blood vessel rupture (hemorrhagic stroke), resulting in brain damage and possible long-term impairments in cognition, sensation, or movement. Factors such as aging populations, the rising prevalence of lifestyle-related conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, as well as greater exposure to chronic stress and environmental risks, are contributing to the increase in neurological disorders. Novel drug delivery systems aid in treating these disorders by providing targeted and controlled delivery of medications across the blood-brain barrier. For example, in November 2024, the National Health Service (NHS) England reported that stroke admissions in England reached 111,137 in 2023/24, with the highest rise seen in the 50-59 age group, which had 12,533 new cases. Consequently, the growing incidence of neurological disorders is fueling the novel drug delivery systems market.
Leading companies in the novel drug delivery systems market are innovating with products like oral thin films to improve patient compliance and treatment effectiveness. Oral thin films are rapidly dissolving strips applied inside the mouth that deliver drugs directly into the bloodstream through the mucosal lining. For example, in February 2024, CD Formulation, a US pharmaceutical formulation company, introduced Oral Thin Film Technology. This technology enables quick drug absorption by bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and liver metabolism, making it ideal for patients who have difficulty swallowing. It also allows precise dosing and faster onset of effects, enhancing treatment accuracy and convenience across multiple therapies.
In April 2023, DifGen Pharmaceuticals LLC, a US-based pharmaceutical firm, acquired Aveva Drug Delivery Services Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to expand DifGen's expertise in complex dosage forms by adding US research and manufacturing capabilities for transdermal and thin film drug delivery systems. Aveva Drug Delivery Services Inc. specializes in transdermal drug delivery and oral dissolvable films.
Major companies operating in the novel drug delivery systems market are Pfizer Inc, Johnson And Johnson, F Hoffmann La Roche AG, Merck And Co Inc, AbbVie Inc, Bayer AG, Sanofi SA, Bristol Myers Squibb Company, AstraZeneca PLC, Novartis AG, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Eli Lilly And Company, Gilead Sciences, Amgen Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Samyang Holdings Corporation, Galen Limited, Catalent Inc, Evonik Industries AG
North America was the largest region in the novel drug delivery systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the novel drug delivery systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the novel drug delivery systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The novel drug delivery systems market consists of sales of implants, micelles, exosomes, prodrugs, nasal drug delivery devices, buccal drug delivery films, and ocular drug delivery inserts. 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.
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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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