This report studies Self-Administered Drugs in Global market, especially in North America, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan and India, with production, revenue, consumption, import and export in these regions, from 2011 to 2015, and forecast to 2025.
Drugs administered by the patients without the help of medical professionals are referred to as self-administered drugs. Self-administered drugs such as topical prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and self-administered intravenous drugs are mainly consumed by patients suffering from chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and others. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases globally is expected to boost the demand for self-administered drugs, mainly among the geriatric and working populace. As per WHO, by 2050, the world’s aged population (60 years and older) is expected to reach the 2 billion mark, up from 900 million in 2015.
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