Compounding medication per type of therapy
Therapies where compounded medications are most commonly used include:
- Dermatology and Trichology – Personalization is essential to match treatments to different skin and hair types.
- Pediatrics – Children frequently require alternative dosage strengths and forms (e.g., syrup formulations when tablets cannot be swallowed).
- Gynecology – Hormone replacement treatments are often tailored to each patient.
- Primary and Acute Care – Pain management and chronic disease treatments often demand individualized dosage strengths.
- Functional Medicine and Preventive Care – Hormone replacement therapies, supplements, and preventive treatments typically need to be custom-made for each patient.
Currently, compounded medications account for approximately 1.5%* of all prescriptions globally, representing a market size of about €13.2 billion**. The global compounding market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~5.1%** from 2024 to 2030, reaching an estimated €18 billion**.
The compounding market is 1.0% ** of total global pharma market.
* own company estimate.
** according to independent research (Vision Research Reports).
