Antiparasitic Drugs Market

By Drug Type;

Anthelmintic and Antiprotozoal

By Route Of Administration;

Oral, Injectable and Topical

By Distribution Channel;

Hospital Pharmacies and Retail Pharmacies

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn117649171 Published Date: October, 2025 Updated Date: November, 2025

Antiparasitic Drugs Market Overview

Antiparasitic Drugs Market (USD Million)

Antiparasitic Drugs Market was valued at USD 9,313.03 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 13,280.09 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.


Antiparasitic Drugs Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 5.2 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)5.2 %
Market Size (2024)USD 9,313.03 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 13,280.09 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages388
9,313.03
2024
13,280.09
2031

Major Players

  • Roche Diagnostics
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Siemens Healthineers
  • BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
  • bioMérieux
  • Qiagen
  • Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Danaher Corporation
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Novartis AG
  • GlaxoSmithKline plc
  • Sanofi
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Antiparasitic Drugs Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Antiparasitic Drugs Market is advancing as the burden of parasitic infections continues to grow across human and animal populations. Over 42% of infectious diseases are linked to parasites, leading to a strong need for fast-acting and targeted drug interventions. This demand is driving continuous pharmaceutical engagement in parasitic disease management.

Resistance Challenges Fueling Innovation
The rising incidence of drug resistance among parasites is reshaping the treatment landscape. Nearly 28% of clinicians report reduced efficacy in standard antiparasitic regimens, creating urgency for new drug formulations. Innovative approaches such as targeted delivery systems and drug combinations are being explored to counteract resistance.

Public Health Support and Awareness Campaigns
Public health programs targeting parasitic disease elimination are expanding drug access and adoption. About 45% of antiparasitic drugs are channeled through large-scale government initiatives, which prioritize preventive and curative interventions in vulnerable populations. These efforts are essential to containing disease spread.

Pipeline Expansion through R&D
Strong investments in research and development are fueling the introduction of novel antiparasitic therapies. Approximately 31% of new approvals in the infectious disease space involve antiparasitic drugs. Enhanced regulatory clarity and funding are fast-tracking innovations that promise improved efficacy and safety profiles.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Drug Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Route Of Administration
    3. Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Antiparasitic Drugs Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Rising global prevalence of parasitic infections
        2. Advancements in drug development and delivery
        3. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure
        4. Government initiatives for disease control
        5. Growing incidence of travel-related infections
      2. Restraints
        1. Parasite drug resistance
        2. Regulatory approval challenges
        3. Limited healthcare access
        4. Lack of disease awareness
        5. Diagnostic challenges
      3. Opportunities
        1. Digital health integration
        2. Public-private partnerships
        3. Community-based interventions
        4. Data analytics for disease understanding
        5. Enhanced surveillance systems
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Antiparasitic Drugs Market, By Drug Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Anthelmintic
      2. Antiprotozoal
    2. Antiparasitic Drugs Market, By Route Of Administration, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Oral
      2. Injectable
      3. Topical
    3. Antiparasitic Drugs Market, By Distribution Channel, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospital Pharmacies
      2. Retail Pharmacies
    4. Antiparasitic Drugs Market, By Geography, (2021 - 2031) (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Bayer AG
      2. GlaxoSmithKline plc
      3. Merck KGaA
      4. Novartis AG
      5. Pfizer Inc.
      6. Sanofi
      7. Zydus Group
      8. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
      9. Cipla Ltd.
      10. Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
      11. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
      12. Cadila Pharmaceuticals / Zydus Cadila
      13. Lupin
      14. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
      15. Aurobindo Pharma
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market