PHENOBARBITAL MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

Phenobarbital Market Regional Insights

• North America: North America is the largest market for phenobarbital, which accounted for a market share of over 33.5% in 2022. In North America, including the U.S. and Canada, the phenobarbital market is influenced by a well-developed healthcare system and a higher prevalence of epilepsy. For instance, on February 13, 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1.2% of people in the U.S. have active epilepsy.
• Europe: Europe is the second-largest market for phenobarbital, which accounted for a market share of over 26.1% in 2022. In Europe, the phenobarbital market is influenced by variations in healthcare systems and regulations across different countries. Some European countries may have more restricted use of phenobarbital, while others may still consider it as a viable treatment option for certain patients with epilepsy.
• Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market for phenobarbital, which accounted for a market share of over 20.3% in 2022. The Asia Pacific region, including countries like India and China, has a higher prevalence of epilepsy and limited access to newer antiepileptic drugs due to cost and availability. Phenobarbital remains an important and commonly prescribed anticonvulsant in this region due to its affordability and established efficacy.

Geographies covered:

• North America: U.S. and Canada
• Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America
• Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East: GCC Countries, Israel, and Rest of Middle East 
• Africa: South Africa, North Africa, and Central Africa