U.S. NASAL SPRAY MARKET ANALYSIS

U.S. Nasal Spray Market Size and Trends

U.S. nasal spray market is estimated to be valued at USD 10.42 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.65 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2024 to 2031.

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The U.S. nasal spray market has witnessed steady growth owing to rising prevalence of allergic rhinitis and nasal congestion. There has been rising demand for nasal sprays over the forecast period due to growing preference for over-the-counter medications and increasing penetration of generic drugs. Self-administration of nasal sprays has made them very convenient to treat various nasal conditions without medical oversight, thus, boosting its adoption. With pharmacological advancements leading to availability of multidose nasal spray formulations with fewer side effects, specialty drugs are likely to dominate the category and fuel competition in the in the near future.

Market Driver – Rising Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis

With changing environmental conditions and lifestyle patterns, the incidence of allergic rhinitis has increased substantially over the past few decades. Commonly known as hay fever, allergic rhinitis causes symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion and nasal irritation. It is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. For instance, according to Medscape, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in the U.S. was 7.7% in 2022. Rising prevalence of allergic rhinitis can be attributed to increased exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens such as dust mites, animal dander, and pollen grains. Widespread use of air conditioning has led to dry indoor conditions conducive for dust mite growth. The people in the U.S. are now spending more time outdoors involved in activities such as gardening, hiking, camping, and others, thus, exposing themselves to various types of pollen. Changes in lifestyle and diet have also weakened immunity, leading to increased susceptibility. With such a large patient base suffering from bothersome symptoms throughout the year, the demand for effective nasal spray medications for quick relief is growing steadily.

Increased diagnosis of allergic rhinitis and other similar conditions in the U.S. and greater awareness about nasal allergies among both patients and physicians has changed the treatment seeking behavior. People no longer consider symptoms such as sneezing or nasal congestion as a minor irritant but rather seek medical advice to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This is due to intense medical marketing by pharmaceutical companies and as patients now understand that leaving the condition untreated can affect their quality of life and productivity. Once diagnosed, the majority of the people prefer easy to use nasal spray medications over oral antihistamines due to the faster onset of action and topical delivery of drug.