Product Code: ETC8836903 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Cannabis-based medicines are gradually making their way into the healthcare landscape, primarily for pain management, epilepsy, and chronic conditions. Regulatory approval and clinical research will be critical for broader adoption.
The Cannabis Medicine Market in the Philippines is the most advanced cannabis-related sector, focusing on pharmaceutical-grade products for the treatment of chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions. While currently limited by legislation, there is increasing pressure from patient advocacy groups and medical professionals to legalize medical cannabis, which could catalyze market development.
Cannabis medicine in the Philippines faces significant challenges due to strict regulations governing medicinal cannabis use. Despite some international interest in medical cannabis, the local regulatory environment remains underdeveloped, and cannabis-based medicines are not readily available. There is also a lack of medical infrastructure and trained healthcare professionals to support the use of cannabis medicine. Additionally, public stigma and resistance to cannabis-based treatments contribute to a lack of consumer demand and slow market adoption.
As the medicinal use of cannabis gains acceptance worldwide, the Philippines cannabis medicine market presents a growing investment opportunity. The therapeutic benefits of cannabis in treating chronic pain, epilepsy, and other conditions are driving demand for medicinal cannabis products. Investing in the research, development, and distribution of cannabis-based medicines could be highly profitable as the market matures and regulatory frameworks are established.
The use of cannabis-based medicines is prohibited except in highly controlled medical research settings, under strict DOH and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight. While there is increasing political discussion about allowing medical cannabis, current policies continue to classify it as an illegal substance without approved medical use.
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 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Trends |
6 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Prescription Drugs, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational Drugs, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Chronic Pain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Mental Disorders, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Cancer, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Cannabis Medicine Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |