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Atherosclerosis drugs are medications used to prevent, manage, and treat atherosclerosis, a condition marked by the accumulation of plaque within the arteries. The objectives of drug therapy for atherosclerosis include reducing plaque buildup, slowing disease progression, and controlling risk factors that contribute to the condition.
The primary types of atherosclerosis drugs include antiplatelet medications, fibric acid and omega-3 fatty acid derivatives, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, diuretics, cholesterol-lowering medications, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and others. Antiplatelet medications are drugs that prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting platelet aggregation, where platelets are small blood cell fragments. These medications are administered through oral and injectable routes and are mainly distributed via hospital pharmacies, online pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and other channels.
Tariffs have impacted the atherosclerosis drugs market by increasing the cost of imported active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialized manufacturing equipment, disrupting global supply chains. Oral and injectable drug segments, particularly in regions like North America and Europe, are most affected. Some local manufacturers benefit by gaining a competitive edge due to import cost hikes, prompting investment in domestic production and cost-optimized drug formulations.
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The atherosclerosis drugs market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $50.91 billion in 2025 to $52.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, increasing awareness about heart health, adoption of statins and cholesterol-lowering drugs, government initiatives for cardiovascular care, growth in hospital and retail pharmacy infrastructure.
The atherosclerosis drugs market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of precision medicine in cardiovascular treatment, increased adoption of digital health monitoring tools, rising demand for combination therapies, growth in geriatric population, innovation in novel anti-atherosclerosis drug classes. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized atherosclerosis therapy, combination drug formulations, minimally invasive treatment support, preventive cardiovascular healthcare, patient adherence & digital monitoring.
The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases is anticipated to drive the expansion of the atherosclerosis drug market in the coming years. Cardiovascular diseases include a broad range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, while atherosclerosis refers to the accumulation of fats, cholesterol, and other substances along the walls of arteries. Atherosclerosis is marked by plaque buildup within arteries, which contributes to cardiovascular conditions such as coronary heart disease and stroke. Drugs for atherosclerosis are used to manage cardiovascular diseases by lowering the risk of complications and addressing underlying factors such as elevated cholesterol levels and blood clot formation. For example, in January 2024, the American Heart Association, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that the age-adjusted mortality rate from cardiovascular disease rose to 233.3 per 100,000 in 2024, representing a 4.0% increase from 224.4 per 100,000 in 2023. As a result, the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is supporting the growth of the atherosclerosis drug market.
Leading companies operating in the atherosclerosis drugs market are focusing on the development of new products, including anti-inflammatory therapies, to enhance their market position and profitability. Anti-inflammatory drugs for atherosclerosis are designed to reduce inflammation linked to plaque formation in arteries, a key contributor to disease progression. For instance, in June 2023, AGEPHA Pharma, a Europe-based medical product manufacturer, introduced LODOCO. LODOCO, a 0.5 mg colchicine tablet, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first anti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular therapy. The drug has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular-related death in adults with atherosclerotic disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. By targeting residual inflammation, a major driver of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, LODOCO represents a significant advancement in cardiovascular treatment and can be used alone or alongside cholesterol-lowering therapies.
In April 2023, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., an Italy-based pharmaceutical company, acquired Amryt Pharma plc for approximately $1.25 billion. Through this acquisition, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. seeks to broaden its rare disease portfolio, gain access to Amryt's development pipeline, and strengthen its presence in the US market. Amryt Pharma plc is an Ireland-based pharmaceutical company involved in the development of therapies for rare conditions, including atherosclerosis, generalized lipodystrophies, and related disorders.
Major companies operating in the atherosclerosis drugs market are Johnson And Johnson Private Limited, Pfizer Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, AbbVie Inc., Bayer AG, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Novartis AG, Merck And Co. Inc., Sanofi S.A., AstraZeneca plc, Abbott Laboratories, GSK plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Eli Lilly and Company, Amgen Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Viatris Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Lupin Limited, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Amarin Corporation plc, Esperion Therapeutics Inc., Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc.
North America was the largest region in the atherosclerosis drugs market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the atherosclerosis drugs market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the atherosclerosis drugs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The atherosclerosis drugs market consists of sales of statins, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, nitrates, ezetimibe, and blood pressure medications. 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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