Code: MTA3606 | Publication Date: May 2025 |
The asthma treatment market is divided according to several factors including product type, route of administration, distribution channel, and patient population. The segmentation in these treatments helps address the complex needs of asthma patients by allowing treatments to be more closely aligned with different levels of severity and specific patient characteristics. The significant areas of segmentation in the asthma treatment market include traditional inhalers, biologic injectables, and the developing access to online pharmacies.
Biologics injectable have become a transformative treatment for patients with severe asthma, especially if conventional therapies have had limited response. Biologics are treatment options that are targeting specific pathways in the immune system that may be related to exacerbation with asthma. Omalizumab, mepolizumab, and benralizumab have all shown to be very effective at greatly reducing flare-up frequency and severity and improving the overall quality of life of a patient. Biologics are delivered by injection and therefore can be given either in clinic or by the patients themselves at home, allowing for further flexibility and patient-centered care. Although biologics tend to be more expensive than standard treatments, they provide the potential to significantly decrease hospitalization and emergency care costs, therefore making them a suitable long-term option for managing very severe asthma.
The rise of online pharmacies is reshaping how patients access asthma medications, making the process more convenient and affordable. The growth of e-commerce and digital health platforms means patients can buy both prescribed and over-the-counter medications from the comfort of their own homes. It improves access and availability of medications for patients in more rural or underserved regions, and the subscription service provides streamlined medication refills. Some remote pharmacies also offer a price comparison service, price lowering and teleconsultations with a health-care professional. Although remote pharmacies make it easier for patients to access medications, the concerns of counterfeit medications and data privacy needs to be overcome to ensure that these new forms of pharmacies are trusted sources for asthma care. Remote pharmacies have a significant future role in asthma care as technology develops.