Product Code: ETC226775 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The nicotine replacement therapy market is expanding in Australia as more individuals seek to quit smoking. Products such as nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges are widely available through pharmacies and supermarkets. Strict regulations on tobacco usage and public health campaigns support the markets growth.
The growing awareness of the health risks associated with smoking and the rising number of smokers looking to quit have boosted the demand for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products in Australia. Government regulations restricting tobacco consumption and public health campaigns advocating smoking cessation have further driven market growth. The availability of innovative products, including nicotine gums, patches, and lozenges, has contributed to the market`s expansion.
The nicotine replacement therapy market faces regulatory restrictions and shifting consumer preferences toward alternative smoking cessation methods, such as vaping. While government policies support smoking reduction, concerns over the effectiveness and cost of nicotine replacement products hinder wider adoption. The presence of competing therapies and behavioral treatment options also affects market growth.
As smoking cessation efforts increase, the nicotine replacement therapy market in Australia offers potential in developing innovative products such as nicotine patches, gums, and lozenges. Investment in e-commerce distribution, prescription-based nicotine alternatives, and government-supported health initiatives can further drive market expansion.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products are regulated as therapeutic goods in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) oversees their approval, ensuring they meet safety, quality, and efficacy standards. Recent reforms have been implemented to restrict access to unapproved therapeutic vaping devices, aiming to address public health concerns, particularly among youth. These reforms are being rolled out in stages to progressively tighten regulations around vaping products, ensuring that only approved therapeutic vapes that comply with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 are accessible.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the health risks of smoking |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to reduce smoking rates |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of smoking-related diseases in Australia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and restrictions on nicotine replacement therapy products |
4.3.2 High cost of nicotine replacement therapy products |
4.3.3 Limited availability and accessibility of nicotine replacement therapy products in rural areas |
5 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Trends |
6 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By Nicotine Replacement Therapy, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By E-cigarettes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By Heat-not-burn Tobacco Products, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
7 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of smokers who have successfully quit smoking using nicotine replacement therapy |
8.2 Percentage of healthcare professionals recommending nicotine replacement therapy to their patients |
8.3 Adoption rate of new and innovative nicotine replacement therapy products |
8.4 Number of public health campaigns promoting the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy |
8.5 Patient satisfaction and adherence rates with nicotine replacement therapy treatments |
9 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Nicotine Replacement Therapy Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |