Atorvastatin is a statin medication utilized to prevent cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals and to manage abnormal lipid levels. It plays a crucial role in controlling high cholesterol and reducing the likelihood of cardiovascular diseases, thus serving as a fundamental component in both prevention and treatment of heart disease.
Atorvastatin is produced through two primary methods, chemical synthesis and biocatalysis. Biocatalysis is particularly important in the manufacturing process of atorvastatin, a drug aimed at lowering cholesterol levels. It is employed in diverse therapeutic applications, including cardiovascular disorders, obesity, inflammatory conditions, and others, utilized across various settings such as hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online pharmacies.
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The atorvastatin market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $11.86 billion in 2024 to $13.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased healthcare expenditure, increased incidence of metabolic disorders and obesity worldwide, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy dietary habits in many populations, lack of physical activity and exercise, increased focus on preventive healthcare and wellness globally.
The atorvastatin market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol levels, increasing aging population more susceptible to heart disease, rising awareness about cholesterol management and screening programs, availability of atorvastatin as a generic drug at competitive prices. Major trends in the forecast period include investments in research and development of innovative atorvastatin formulations, adoption of green chemistry in manufacturing, shift towards personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics-based therapy, integration of digital health technologies, new atorvastatin formulations.
The rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is anticipated to drive the growth of the atorvastatin market in the coming years. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) include various disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. This increase in cardiovascular diseases is due to a mix of lifestyle changes, demographic trends, and environmental factors. Atorvastatin plays a key role in significantly reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes by targeting these underlying factors. Its widespread use among patients with high cholesterol and other CVD risk factors has contributed to lowering the overall burden of cardiovascular diseases. For instance, in January 2024, the American Heart Association, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported a slight increase in total cardiovascular-related deaths, totaling 931,578-up by 3,000 from the previous year's 928,741. Thus, the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is fueling growth in the atorvastatin market.
Leading firms in the atorvastatin market are concentrating on developing innovative products such as ready-made liquid oral suspensions to enhance the treatment of high cholesterol and associated cardiovascular risk factors. These formulations provide a convenient and effective means of administering medications, particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty swallowing solid dosage forms. For instance, in June 2023, CMP Pharma, Inc., an American pharmaceutical company, introduced Atorvaliq (atorvastatin calcium) Oral Suspension, 20 mg/5 mL, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Atorvaliq caters specifically to patients needing atorvastatin but facing dysphagia or swallowing challenges. Its availability offers healthcare providers and eligible patients a safe, convenient, and FDA-approved liquid option.
In August 2023, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited, a pharmaceutical company based in South Africa, acquired Viatris Inc.'s drug products Portfolio for $280 million. This acquisition was a strategic move by Aspen Pharmacare to expand its Portfolio by integrating Viatris's expertise in offering generic and specialty drugs for treating acute and chronic conditions. Viatris Inc., based in the US, provides various forms of pharmaceuticals including atorvastatin for different cardiovascular-related conditions.
North America was the largest region in the atorvastatin market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the atorvastatin market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the atorvastatin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The atorvastatin market consists of sales of atorvastatin calcium tablets, extended-release tablets, and generic tablets. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Chemical Synthesis; Biocatalysis
2) By Therapeutic Treatment: Cardiovascular Disorders; Obesity; Inflammatory Disorders; Other Therapeutic Treatments
3) By Application: Hospital Pharmacy; Retail Pharmacy; Online Pharmacy
Subsegments:
1) By Chemical Synthesis: Traditional Chemical Synthesis Of Atorvastatin; Semi-Synthetic Atorvastatin Production; Large-Scale Chemical Synthesis For Commercial Production
2) By Biocatalysis: Enzyme-Catalyzed Synthesis Of Atorvastatin; Biocatalytic Pathways For Efficient Production; Green Chemistry Approaches In Atorvastatin Manufacturing; Biocatalysis For Higher Yield And Purity