Hypertension Drugs Market 2016-2020

The outlook of the hypertension drugs market

Extensive research carried out by the analysts at Technavio has shown that the global hypertension drugs market will post an impressive market value of USD 32 billion by the end of 2020. With an increase in the population of older people, the market for hypertension drugs has a positive outlook over the forecast period. The prevalence of hypertension is high among the older population with close to 70% of the patients with high BP above the age of 60. Currently, close to 11% of the global population is aged 60 years or over and is estimated to reach nearly 22% by 2050. Since the risk of developing pulmonary hypertension increases with age, a growing older population will aid in the growth prospects of the hypertension drugs market size in the coming years. 

Hypertension drugs market drivers

In this industry research report, the analysts have estimated factors like the growing awareness of hypertension and it's treatment options to impel this market’s growth prospects until the end of 2020.  Enhanced patient awareness results in an early diagnosis of the disease followed by treatment. For instance, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of National Institutes of Health launched the High Blood Pressure Education program which is a cooperative effort among professionals, voluntary health agencies, and state health departments with a goal to cut down death and disability related to hypertension through several professional programs, patient interaction, and public education. Similarly, 17th May is celebrated as the World Hypertension Day every year by the International Society of Hypertension. Such events and resources increase awareness among people and are expected to drive the market growth for hypertension drugs during the forecast period.

Hypertension drugs market segmentation by type

• Systemic hypertension drugs
• Pulmonary hypertension drugs