Prescription Drugs Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

Research Methodology for the Prescription Drug Market Analysis (2022-2028)

Analyzing the historical market, estimating the current market, and forecasting the future market of the global Prescription drug market were the three major steps undertaken to create and analyze the adoption of Prescription drug in major regions globally. Exhaustive secondary research was conducted to collect the historical market numbers and estimate the current market size. Secondly, to validate these insights, numerous findings and assumptions were taken into consideration. Moreover, exhaustive primary interviews were also conducted, with industry experts across the value chain of the global Prescription drug market. Post assumption and validation of market numbers through primary interviews, we employed a top-down/bottom-up approach to forecasting the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were adopted to estimate and analyze the market size of segments and sub-segments of the industry pertains to. Detailed methodology is explained below:

Analysis of Historical Market Size

Step 1: In-Depth Study of Secondary Sources:

Detail secondary study was conducted to obtain the historical market size of the Prescription drug market through company internal sources such as annual reports & financial statements, performance presentations, press releases, etc., and external sources including journals, news & articles, government publications, competitor publications, sector reports, third-party database, and other credible publications.

Step 2: Market Segmentation:

After obtaining the historical market size of the Prescription drug market, we conducted a detailed secondary analysis to gather historical market insights and share for different segments & sub-segments for major regions. Major segments are included in the report as product type, therapeutic area and distribution channel. Further country-level analyses were conducted to evaluate the overall adoption of testing models in that region.

Step 3: Factor Analysis:

After acquiring the historical market size of different segments and sub-segments, we conducted a detailed factor analysis to estimate the current market size of the Prescription drug market. Further, we conducted factor analysis using dependent and independent variables such as product type, therapeutic area and distribution channel of the Prescription drug market. A thorough analysis was conducted for demand and supply-side scenarios considering top partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, business expansion, and product launches in the Prescription drug market sector across the globe.

Current Market Size Estimate & Forecast

Current Market Sizing: Based on actionable insights from the above 3 steps, we arrived at the current market size, key players in the global Prescription drug market, and market shares of the segments. All the required percentage shares split and market breakdowns were determined using the above-mentioned secondary approach and were verified through primary interviews.

Estimation & Forecasting: For market estimation and forecast, weights were assigned to different factors including drivers & trends, restraints, and opportunities available for the stakeholders. After analyzing these factors, relevant forecasting techniques i.e., the top-down/bottom-up approach were applied to arrive at the market forecast for 2028 for different segments and sub-segments across the major markets globally. The research methodology adopted to estimate the market size encompasses:

• The industry’s market size, in terms of revenue (USD) and the adoption rate of the Prescription drug  market across the major markets domestically


• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of market segments and sub-segments


• Key players in the global Prescription drug market in terms of products offered. Also, the growth strategies adopted by these players to compete in the fast-growing market

Market Size and Share Validation

Primary Research: In-depth interviews were conducted with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) including Top Level Executives (CXO/VPs, Sales Head, Marketing Head, Operational Head, Regional Head, Country Head, etc.) across major regions. Primary research findings were then summarized, and statistical analysis was performed to prove the stated hypothesis. Inputs from primary research were consolidated with secondary findings, hence turning information into actionable insights.

Split of Primary Participants in Different Regions

Market Engineering

The data triangulation technique was employed to complete the overall market estimation and to arrive at precise statistical numbers for each segment and sub-segment of the global Prescription drug market. Data was split into several segments & sub-segments post studying various parameters and trends in the areas of product type, therapeutic area and channel in the global Prescription drug market.

The main objective of the Global Prescription Drug Market Study

The current & future market trends of the global Prescription drug market were pinpointed in the study. Investors can gain strategic insights to base their discretion for investments on the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in the study. Current and future market trends determined the overall attractiveness of the market at a regional level, providing a platform for the industrial participant to exploit the untapped market to benefit from a first-mover advantage. Other quantitative goals of the studies include:

• Analyze the current and forecast market size of the Prescription drug market in terms of value (USD). Also, analyze the current and forecast market size of different segments and sub-segments


• Segments in the study include areas of the product type, therapeutic area and distribution channel


• Define and analysis of the regulatory framework for the Prescription drug  industry


• Analyze the value chain involved with the presence of various intermediaries, along with analyzing customer and competitor behaviors of the industry


• Analyze the current and forecast market size of the Prescription drug  market for the major region


• Major countries of regions studied in the report include Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Rest of the World


• Company profiles of the Prescription drug  market and the growth strategies adopted by the market players to sustain in the fast-growing market


• Deep dive regional level analysis of the industry