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Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Global Pharmacy Retail Market Size

The global pharmacy retail market was valued at USD 1.4 trillion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 2.1 trillion by 2032.

Pharmacy Retail Market Outlook

  • As of March 2023, on a per-store basis, retail chains dispensed around 138,000 prescriptions annually in the United States.
  • Pharmacies are enhancing their market position by offering customers value-added services, such as 24x7 operations, door delivery, and credit card acceptance.
  • As per industry reports, in 2022, German e-pharmacies recorded dermo-cosmetic sales growth of 10.2%.

Pharmacy Retail Market Growth

Retail pharmacy chains are the largest type of pharmacy in the United States, operating in around 21,000 locations. Further, in 2021, regional pharmacies comprising grocers or supermarkets that have a pharmacy and mass retailers that have a pharmacy represented around 30% of stores in the country. On a per-store basis, mass retail and grocers dispensed around 91,000 prescriptions per pharmacy and per year on average.

In addition to selling over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and prescription drugs, pharmacy retail stores also sell several Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. Key drivers of the market include enhancement in medical infrastructure, increased penetration of health insurance, and growth in the number of middle-class households, globally. Factors such as stress, unhealthy food habits, and sedentary lifestyles are increasing the number of patients suffering from lifestyle-based diseases. These patients require medication regularly and are crucial contributors to the market growth.

Global Pharmacy Retail Market

Pharmacy Retail Industry Segmentation

Global Pharmacy Retail Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments.

Market Breakup by Type

  • Online
  • Offline

Market Breakup by Product Type

  • Prescribed Drugs
  • Over The Counter
  • Medical Equipment
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Pharmacy Retail Market Share by Region

Retail pharmacies in China are growing owing to favourable regulations and policies. One such policy is the “dual channel” system that allows medicines that are on the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) to be sold and reimbursed at both designated hospitals and retail pharmacies. China has also permitted the online sales of prescription drugs since December 2022. These policies and regulations allow patients to obtain prescriptions from hospitals but purchase medicines from pharmacies outside the hospital.

Leading Companies in Pharmacy Retail Market

The key players in the market are enhancing their online and offline distribution networks to improve their market share.

  • CVS Health Corporation 
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. 
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. 
  • Dirk Rossmann GmbH 
  • Rite Aid Corp. 
  • Walmart Inc. 
  • The Kroger Co.
  • Target Corporation 
  • L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd. 
  • DocMorris NV
  • Others

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • Product Type
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Online
  • Offline
Breakup by Product Type
  • Prescribed Drugs
  • Over The Counter
  • Medical Equipment
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • CVS Health Corporation 
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. 
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. 
  • Dirk Rossmann GmbH 
  • Rite Aid Corp. 
  • Walmart Inc. 
  • The Kroger Co.
  • Target Corporation 
  • L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd. 
  • DocMorris NV
  • Others

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2023, the pharmacy retail market reached an approximate value of USD 1.4 trillion.

The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 2.1 trillion by 2032.

The retail pharmacy is also known as a community pharmacy. It is the most accessible and closest pharmacy for the general public.

Retail pharmacists supply and sell drugs and medical-related products to the public and medical practitioners. Additionally, they sell goods such as toiletries, cosmetics, and veterinary products.

The major drivers of the market include a growing ageing population and the prevalence of chronic diseases, an expanding medical infrastructure, and the growing online sales of pharmaceuticals.

Key trends aiding market expansion include pharmacies providing 24*7 services and doorstep deliveries, major pharmacies expanding their distribution network, and rising awareness of diseases.

Major regions in the market are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

The common types of pharmacy retail are online and offline.

Key players in the market are CVS Health Corporation, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Albertsons Companies, Inc., Dirk Rossmann GmbH, Rite Aid Corp., Walmart Inc., The Kroger Co., Target Corporation, L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd., DocMorris NV, and others.

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