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Influenza treatment involves medical approaches focused on managing and relieving symptoms, shortening the duration of the illness, and preventing complications related to influenza virus infections. These treatments include antiviral drugs and supportive care measures that help lessen flu symptoms, reduce how long the illness lasts, and lower the risk of serious outcomes.
The primary products used in influenza treatment include peramivir, zanamivir, oseltamivir phosphate, baloxavir marboxil, and others. Peramivir is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of influenza. These treatments can be administered through different routes, including oral and others, and are distributed through multiple channels such as retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and others.
Tariffs have impacted the influenza treatment market by increasing the cost of imported active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and finished antiviral formulations used in flu management. These effects have been most noticeable in oseltamivir and baloxavir segments, particularly in North America and Europe where supply chains are globally integrated. Asia-Pacific manufacturers have faced pricing volatility due to export dependencies. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic production of generic antivirals and localized stockpiling, supporting treatment availability during peak flu seasons.
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The influenza treatment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.83 billion in 2025 to $7.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to recurring seasonal influenza outbreaks worldwide, established clinical efficacy of neuraminidase inhibitors, widespread availability of antiviral drugs through pharmacies, public health focus on reducing influenza complications, long-standing hospital use of antiviral treatments.
The influenza treatment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising incidence of seasonal and pandemic influenza strains, increasing awareness of early influenza treatment benefits, growing aging population vulnerable to severe influenza, expansion of access to antiviral medications, ongoing need for rapid flu symptom management. Major trends in the forecast period include sustained use of antiviral therapies for seasonal influenza management, growing preference for early initiation of antiviral treatment, increasing adoption of single-dose and short-course antiviral regimens, rising demand for oral influenza treatment options, continued reliance on established antiviral molecules during flu outbreaks.
The rising prevalence of contagious respiratory illnesses is expected to drive the growth of the influenza treatment market in the coming years. Contagious respiratory illnesses include infectious diseases such as influenza, measles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that spread through contact with infected individuals, respiratory droplets, contaminated surfaces, or shared objects. The incidence of these illnesses is increasing due to factors such as higher population density, insufficient healthcare infrastructure, improper use of antibiotics, and increased international travel. The influenza treatment market supports the management of respiratory infections by providing antiviral therapies and vaccines used to treat and prevent illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19, and other viral respiratory infections. For example, in September 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US-based national public health agency, RSV-related hospitalizations rose from 2 per 100,000 people during the week ending August 5, 2023, to 7 per 100,000 people by the week ending August 19, 2023. Hence, the growing prevalence of contagious respiratory illnesses is fueling the expansion of the influenza treatment market.
Major companies operating in the influenza treatment market are concentrating on the development of innovative solutions, such as trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines, to strengthen immune protection and reduce the risk of seasonal flu outbreaks. Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines are flu shots containing three inactivated virus strains, formulated to protect against the most common influenza viruses each season. For instance, in September 2025, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, an India-based pharmaceutical company, introduced VaxiFlu, India's first trivalent influenza vaccine, in line with World Health Organization recommendations. VaxiFlu is approved for individuals aged six months and older and includes updated WHO-recommended strains (A/H1N1, A/H3N2, and a B/Victoria lineage), ensuring seasonal relevance while excluding the B/Yamagata lineage, which has not circulated widely in recent years. This formulation enables more targeted vaccination, reduces unnecessary antigen exposure, and improves safety profiles compared with earlier quadrivalent vaccines, while aligning with public health strategies in regions where the B/Yamagata lineage is no longer prevalent.
In March 2023, SAB Biotherapeutics Inc., a US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, partnered with the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) to advance a potential influenza treatment. The collaboration aims to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of SAB-176 antibody therapy for both pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. The Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) is a US-based government agency.
Major companies operating in the influenza treatment market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Gilead Sciences Inc., Viatris Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Cipla Ltd, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Lupin Limited, NATCO Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Hetero Drugs Limited, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc., NanoViricides Inc., Shionogi & Co. Ltd., Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Alkem Laboratories Limited
North America was the largest region in the influenza treatment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the influenza treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the influenza treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The influenza treatment market consists of sales of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, dextromethorphan, and nasal sprays. 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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