
The global cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) market is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of schizophrenia across the globe. The CIAS refers to impairment in cognitive domains including working memory, verbal learning, attention, and problem solving associated with schizophrenia. Patients suffering from schizophrenia often exhibit cognitive dysfunctions even during clinically stable phases which severely impacts their social and occupational functioning.
The Global Cognitive Impairment Associated With Schizophrenia (CIAS) Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.2 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.1 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2024 to 2031.
Treatment options available for managing Cognitive Impairment Associated With Schizophrenia (CIAS) Market includes atypical and typical antipsychotics, cognitive enhancers such as donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, memantine, cognitive training & rehabilitation, and other adjunctive therapies.
Key players operating in the CIAS market are Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Allergan plc, Alkermes plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Johnson & Johnson.
The key opportunities in the CIAS market include development of novel drugs targeting cognitive dysfunctions, integration of digital technologies in cognitive assessments and training, and lack of effective treatment options indicating high unmet needs. The global players are focused on expanding their geographic presence in emerging markets of Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa owing to larger patient pools and growing healthcare expenditures in these regions.
Market Drivers
- Increasing approval and launch of new drugs: Drugs such as Ingrezza, Axura, and Caplyta have been approved in recent years expanding the treatment options.
- Rising awareness initiatives by governments and healthcare organizations: Various programs aim to reduce stigma and enhance early diagnosis and management of schizophrenia.
Market Restraints
- High cost of treatment: Drugs for managing cognitive symptoms are expensive and impose significant burden on payers.
- Poor adherence to medications: Non-adherence to oral antipsychotics is common due to poor efficacy, tolerability issues, and complex dosing schedules.
Segment Analysis
The global cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) market is segmented into drug class, distribution channel, and region. Based on drug class, the market is divided into second-generation antipsychotics, third-generation antipsychotics, and others. Among these, the third-generation antipsychotics segment dominated in 2022 owing to fewer side effects and improved efficacy in treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia than previous antipsychotics. In terms of distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into hospitals pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies. The hospitals pharmacies segment accounted for the largest share of the market due to higher patient volume and ease of procurement of drugs via hospitals.
Global Analysis
Regionally, North America held the largest share of the global cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia market in 2022 followed by Europe. This is attributed to factors such as well-developed healthcare infrastructure, high awareness regarding schizophrenia treatment, and new drug approvals. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to the increasing patient pool, growing healthcare expenditure, and expanding healthcare sector in emerging economies like India and China. Whereas, Latin America and Middle East & Africa are anticipated to offer lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period owing to improving medical facilities and rising adoption of schizophrenia treatment drugs.
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