Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Drugs Market

Drugs or solutions used to clean the colon and get it ready for a colonoscopy procedure are known as colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs. To ensure a good vision of the colon during the surgery, these oral medications empty the intestine by causing bowel movements and eliminating faeces. There are several types of colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs available, including isosmotic agents, hyposmotic agents, and combination agents. Isosmotic agents, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions, work by attracting and retaining water in the colon, resulting in osmotic clearance and effective cleansing. Hyposmotic agents have a lower osmolarity and draw water into the colon, increasing fluid in the bowel and promoting bowel movements. Combination agents often contain a mix of osmotic and stimulant laxatives, providing comprehensive bowel cleansing by combining the benefits of both types.

Market Dynamics

One of the most prevalent cancers worldwide is colorectal cancer. Early detection and prevention depend on routine colonoscopy examinations. As a result, there is a high demand for bowel preparation medications for colonoscopies because they are required to clean the colon before the surgery. Pharmaceutical companies are investing in research and development to improve the effectiveness, tolerability, and convenience of these medications. Efforts are being made to develop new formulations, such as low-volume and split-dose regimens, to enhance patient compliance and satisfaction. The development of more patient-friendly options is expected to further boost the demand for colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs.

Moreover, collaborations and strategic alliances between market players bring together the expertise, resources, and networks of multiple companies, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes and advancements in the field. For instance, in January 2020, Norgine B.V., a leading European specialist pharmaceutical company entered into an exclusive license and distribution agreement with Aspen Pharmacare, a South African pharmaceutical holding company, for the distribution and commercialization of Plenvu in the Republic of Southern Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, and Namibia.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs market and provides market size (US$ million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023–2030), considering 2018 as the base year.
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, market presence, distribution strategies, key developments, strategies, and future plans
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Ferring B.V., Bayer AG, Braintree, Bausch Health Companies Inc., and Norgine B.V.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
• The global colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global colonoscopy bowel preparation drugs market.

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Drugs, By Drug Type:
  • Isosmotic Agents
    • High-volume Polyethylene Glycol Preparations
    • Sulfate-free PEG-ELS
    • Low-volume PEG Preparations
  • Hyposmotic Agents
  • Hyperosmotic Agents
    • Oral sodium Sulfate
    • Magnesium Citrate
    • Sodium Phosphate
  • Combination Agents
    • Sodium Picosulfate/Magnesium Citrate
    • Sodium Sulfate and SF-PEG-ELS
• Global Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Drugs, By Distribution Channel:
  • Hospitals Pharmacies
  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Others (wholesale distributors, online pharmacies)
• Global Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Drugs, By Region:
• • • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific Latin America
    • Middle East & Africa
• Company Profiles
  • Ferring B.V.*
    • Company Highlights
    • Products Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Strategies
  • Bayer AG
  • Braintree
  • Bausch Health Companies Inc.
  • Norgine B.V.

 “*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.