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Acute Pain Market Epidemiology Report, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast 2025-2035

The report also provides a detailed analysis of the current acute pain marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs.
Published 17 July 2025

According to the IMARC Group, the acute pain market size reached a value of USD 83.5 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the 7MM to reach USD 129.8 Million by 2035, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.09% during 2025-2035. This can be attributed to the introduction of new drug delivery systems, including transdermal patches and implantable devices, which is making it easier to deliver pain medication and improving patient outcomes.

Acute pain represents a kind of discomfort that arises suddenly and is usually caused by an injury, surgery, or medical procedure. The acute pain market is growing significantly, driven by the rising prevalence of conditions, such as post-surgical pain, trauma, and sports injuries, which is increasing the demand for effective pain management solutions. Besides this, advancements in drug formulations, such as extended-release and abuse-deterrent opioids, are addressing concerns about efficacy and safety, boosting their adoption in clinical practice and augmenting the acute pain market expansion. Non-opioid analgesics, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen, remain vital in pain management, and the ongoing development of innovative delivery methods, such as transdermal patches and intranasal sprays, is enhancing patient compliance and outcomes.

Additionally, the increasing emphasis on multimodal pain management strategies, combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, is fueling the acute pain market growth. Government initiatives and regulatory frameworks encouraging the development of safer and more effective treatments are also stimulating research and development activities in this field. Moreover, growing awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the risks of untreated discomfort and its potential progression to chronic illness, leading to early intervention and appropriate treatment, is also catalyzing the acute pain market expansion. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of digital health solutions and wearable devices for real-time assessment and monitoring, is anticipated to propel the acute pain market growth in the coming years.

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Countries Covered:

• United States 

• Germany 

• France 

• United Kingdom 

• Italy 

• Spain 

• Japan

Analysis Covered Across Each Country:

• Historical, current, and future epidemiology scenario 

• Historical, current, and future performance of the acute pain market

• Historical, current, and future performance of various therapeutic categories in the market 

• Sales of various drugs across the acute pain market

• Reimbursement scenario in the market 

• In-market and pipeline drugs

This report also provides a detailed analysis of the current acute pain market drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs.

In-Market Drugs:

• Drug Overview 

• Mechanism of Action 

• Regulatory Status 

• Clinical Trial Results 

• Drug Uptake and Market Performance

Late-Stage Pipeline Drugs:

• Drug overview 

• Mechanism of action 

• Regulatory status 

• Clinical trial results 

• Drug uptake and market performance

Competitive Landscape with key players:

The competitive landscape of the acute pain market has been studied in the report with the detailed profiles of the key players operating in the market.

  1. Janssen
  2. Assertio Therapeutics
  3. Grunenthal
  4. Trevena
  5. Iroko Pharmaceuticals
  6. Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  7. Charleston Laboratories
  8. ESTEVE
  9. SiteOne Therapeutics
  10. Scilex Pharmaceuticals

If you need specific information that is not currently within the scope of the report, we will provide it to you as a part of the customization.

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IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

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