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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Growth & Trends:
The global irritable bowel syndrome treatment market size is expected to reach USD 6.02 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.8% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of target disease and increasing label extension of existing drugs are likely to accelerate market growth. In addition, growing uptake of drugs and launch of novel products are anticipated to drive the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market.
IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, with the worldwide prevalence rate usually ranging between 10-15%. Most of the patients with IBS are under 50 years of age but many older adults suffer as well. The effect of the condition can vary from mild inconvenience to serious debilitation. It can control many facets of a patient's professional, emotional, and social life. Patients with moderate to severe conditions usually struggle with symptoms that frequently impair their emotional, physical, educational, social, and economic wellbeing.
Symptoms can vary and are sometimes contradictory, constipation can alternate with diarrhea. Long-term symptoms can disturb the patient's professional and personal activities, and usually limits an individual's potential.These factors further increase the need for irritable bowel syndrome treatment, which enable patients to go on with their regular life.
Around 40% patients have mild IBS, 35% have moderate IBS, and 25% have severe IBS. A significant number of people cannot distinguish IBS symptoms; it is still one of the most common disorders diagnosed by physicians. Not everyone with IBS symptoms pursues treatment for the same. Though, there are around 2.4-3.5 million yearly doctor visits for irritable bowel syndrome in U.S. alone. Globally, it affects around 35-40% of males and 60-65% of females.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Report Highlights:
- The IBS-C segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% over the forecast period, owing to the increasing prevalence of this condition and the rising adoption of effective medications such as Linzess (linaclotide) and Amitiza (lubiprostone).
- The IBS-D segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 49.8% in 2024 attributed to a rise in diagnosed cases and an increasing understanding of the condition's impact on quality of life.
- Linzess/Constella dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 37.3% in 2024 attributed to its effectiveness in managing constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C).
- Hospital pharmacies led the market and accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024, which is attributed to their comprehensive infrastructure and integrated patient care systems.
- North America irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 37.5% in 2024 attributed to the high prevalence of IBS and the increasing awareness of its management options.
- The growth of Europe irritable bowel syndrome treatment market is driven by increasing awareness campaigns aimed at destigmatizing gastrointestinal disorders. Countries such as Germany and the UK are seeing increased patient engagement regarding IBS symptoms and available treatments.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Size and Growth Prospects (USD Million)
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Type Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2. Type Segment Dashboard
- 4.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Type, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. IBS-C
- 4.4.1. IBS-C Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. IBS-D
- 4.5.1. IBS-D Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market: Drug Class Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Drug Class Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2. Drug Class Segment Dashboard
- 5.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Drug Class, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Xifaxan
- 5.4.1. Xifaxan Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Linzess/Constella
- 5.5.1. Linzess/Constella Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Viberzi
- 5.6.1. Viberzi Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Amitiza
- 5.7.1. Amitiza Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.8. Others
- 5.8.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Distribution Channel Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2. Distribution Channel Segment Dashboard
- 6.3. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, by Distribution Channel , 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Hospital Pharmacy
- 6.4.1. Hospital Pharmacy Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Retail Pharmacy
- 6.5.1. Retail Pharmacy Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 7.2. Regional Market Dashboard
- 7.3. Market Size, & Forecasts Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030:
- 7.4. North America
- 7.4.1. North America Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. U.S.
- 7.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.4.2.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.4.2.4. U.S. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Canada
- 7.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.4.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.4.3.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.4.3.4. Canada Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Europe
- 7.5.1. Europe Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. UK
- 7.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.2.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.5.2.4. UK Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Germany
- 7.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.3.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.5.3.4. Germany Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. France
- 7.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.4.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.4.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.5.4.4. France Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Italy
- 7.5.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.5.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.5.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.5.5.4. Italy Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Spain
- 7.5.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.6.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.6.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.5.6.4. Spain Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Asia Pacific
- 7.6.1. Asia Pacific Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. China
- 7.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.2.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.6.2.4. China Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Japan
- 7.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.3.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.6.3.4. Japan Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Brazil
- 7.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.2.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.7.2.4. Brazil Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Argentina
- 7.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.3.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.7.3.4. Argentina Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8. Middle East and Africa
- 7.8.1. Middle East and Africa Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8.2. South Africa
- 7.8.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.2.3. Competitive Insights
- 7.8.2.4. South Africa Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Participant Overview
- 8.2. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.3. Company Categorization
- 8.4. Strategy Mapping
- 8.5. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.5.1. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 8.5.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.1.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.2. Allergan
- 8.5.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.2.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.3. Astellas Pharma, Inc.
- 8.5.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.3.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.4. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- 8.5.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.4.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.5. AstraZeneca
- 8.5.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.5.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.6. Sanofi S.A
- 8.5.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.6.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.7. Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc
- 8.5.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.7.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.8. Bausch Health
- 8.5.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.8.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.9. Synthetic Biologics, Inc
- 8.5.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.9.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 8.5.10. Ardelyx
- 8.5.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.5.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5.10.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives