| Code: MTA10304 | Publication Date: Oct 2025 |
This expansion is supported by rising chronic-disease prevalence, increasing prescription drug expenditure, and growing retail pharmacy networks. This industry accounted for an estimated market share of over 50% within the broader healthcare distribution ecosystem in 2024.Â
Trends in the pharmacy market reveal strong growth of e-pharmacy and online prescription fulfilment models due to consumer preferences for convenience and digital services. Retail pharmacies are adding enhancements to the dispensing role in areas such as health screenings, vaccinations, and wellness consultations. This is expanding foot traffic and revenue sources for pharmacies. Pharmacy chains and e-pharmacies are moving towards mobile app integration, subscription-based medication management, and partnerships with insurers are bringing greater competition and reshaping how pharmacies operate.Â
Developments of the pharmacy market are largely shifting towards omnichannel distribution models that integrate brick and mortar, online pharmacies, and alternative fulfilment settings. Pharmacy chains and e-pharmacies are collaborating with insurers and telehealth companies to bundle services while increasing patient engagement. Pharmacies are adopting automated dispensing, AI solutions to help patients adhere to medications, and are receiving home-delivered prescriptions via subscription. Regulatory changes and reforms are allowing pharmacies to provide expanded clinical services, which can position pharmacies as the primary point of care in the community.
Some of the leading companies include: