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Healthcare distribution involves the efficient and secure supply of medical supplies to healthcare facilities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of medications to patients. The primary segments in the healthcare distribution market are pharmaceutical product distribution services, biopharmaceutical product distribution services, and medical device distribution services.
Pharmaceutical product distribution services encompass the delivery of active ingredients and products designed for disease treatment and public health protection. These pharmaceutical products, regulated by pharmaceutical legislation, are formulated for human use and come in controlled dosage forms. They play a crucial role in enhancing patient well-being. Key end-users in this sector include retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and various other stakeholders.
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The healthcare distribution market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1233.03 billion in 2024 to $1340.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expanding healthcare infrastructure, aging population, regulatory compliance, globalization of pharmaceuticals, supply chain optimization.
The healthcare distribution market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1991.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to telehealth and remote monitoring, personalized medicine, value-based care, supply chain resilience, sustainability and environmental impact. Major trends in the forecast period include cold chain logistics, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (dtc), medical device tracking and traceability, data-driven decision-making, inventory management solutions.
The anticipated growth of the healthcare distribution market is closely tied to the expanding medical device industry. This industry encompasses entities engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of transformative health technologies, devices, diagnostic tests, and health information systems, fostering advancements in healthcare through early disease detection and less invasive procedures. The distribution of these critical medical devices to healthcare facilities is integral, substantiating the surge in the healthcare distribution market. A notable example is the Indian medical device market, projected to reach $50 billion by 2025, marking a 37% CAGR increase from $10.36 billion in 2020, as reported by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) in February 2022. This underscores how the burgeoning medical device industry contributes to propelling the healthcare distribution market.
The rising prevalence of diseases is poised to be a significant driver of growth in the healthcare distribution market. Diseases, characterized by specific symptoms and impacts, necessitate efficient and timely distribution of therapeutic resources, vaccinations, and healthcare services to manage outbreaks and mitigate their consequences. The evolving landscape of health threats demands adaptable, responsive, and well-coordinated healthcare distribution networks. A case in point is the global tuberculosis (TB) scenario, with an estimated 10.6 million individuals diagnosed in 2021, reflecting a 4.5% increase from the previous year, according to the World Health Organization's report in October 2022. This vividly illustrates how the increasing incidence of diseases fuels the healthcare distribution market.
Technological advancement emerges as a prevailing trend in the healthcare distribution market, with key industry players strategically focusing on technological innovations to fortify their market position and meet evolving consumer demands. A notable illustration is the initiative by Cardinal Health Inc., a prominent US-based healthcare services company. In November 2022, Cardinal Health unveiled Velocare, a cutting-edge supply chain network and last-mile delivery solution. Velocare is adept at swiftly providing patients with crucial supplies and services required for hospital-level treatment at home within one to two hours. This innovative solution, offered in partnership with Medically Home, exemplifies the transformative impact of technological advancements in enhancing the capabilities of healthcare distribution, especially in the context of high-acuity care delivered at home.
Major players in the healthcare distribution market are strategically focusing on collaborations to enhance their service offerings. An example is Evernorth Health Services, which entered into a partnership with CarepathRx Health System Solutions to better cater to the needs of their existing consumers. Through this strategic agreement, Evernorth aims to improve patient-specialized care, particularly for those with chronic and complex care requirements. The collaboration leverages Evernorth's extensive expertise in specialty and patient care with CHSS's significant capabilities in pharmacy and infusion management, digital solutions, and health system connections. This partnership, announced in June 2023, is designed to enhance, extend, and expedite the delivery of pharmacy care to patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, cancer, and more. Evernorth's objectives within this collaboration include providing additional site-of-care options for infusion services, evolving value-based site-of-care strategies, enhancing data exchange across medical centers for optimal treatment plans, and deepening engagement with physicians and patients. CarepathRx Health System Solutions, a comprehensive and end-to-end hospital pharmacy care delivery paradigm based in the United States, is a key collaborator in this initiative.
In January 2024, Medline Industries, LP, a US-based healthcare company, acquired United Medco Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Medline Industries LP's Health Plans business by broadening its distribution capabilities and expanding its supplemental benefit offerings. United Medco Inc. is a US-based pharmaceutical company specializing in the wholesale distribution of surgical and other medical instruments, apparatus, and equipment.
Major companies operating in the healthcare distribution market include Alliance Healthcare UK, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc., CuraScript SD, Dakota Drug Inc., FFF Enterprises Inc., Henry Schein Inc., KeySource Medical Inc., Medline Industries LP, Morris and Dickson Co. LLC, Mutual Drug Company, Owens & Minor Inc., Patterson Companies Inc., PHOENIX Group, Rochester Drug Cooperative Inc., Shanghai Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Smith Drug Company, TTK Healthcare, Anda Inc., Associated Pharmacies Inc., Besse Medical, Curascript Specialty Distribution, Gulf South Medical Supply, H.D. Smith LLC, Harvard Drug Group LLC, Kinray Inc., MasterPharm SA, McKesson Corporation, Metro Medical Supply, MMS - A Medical Supply Company, Oncology Supply Inc., PSS World Medical Inc., Seneca Medical Inc., TheraCom LLC
North America was the largest region in the healthcare distribution market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the healthcare distribution market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the healthcare distribution market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The healthcare distribution market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as product rotation, quality and recalls, data analytics, and pricing accuracy. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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.
Healthcare Distribution Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on healthcare distribution market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
- Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Services; Biopharmaceutical Product Distribution Services; Medical Device Distribution Services
- 2) By End User: Retail Pharmacies; Hospital Pharmacies; Other End-Users
- Subsegments:
- 1) By Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Services: Prescription Drug Distribution; Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drug Distribution
- 2) By Biopharmaceutical Product Distribution Services: Cold Chain Distribution; Specialty Drug Distribution
- 3) By Medical Device Distribution Services: Surgical Instrument Distribution; Diagnostic Equipment Distribution; Consumables And Disposable Device Distribution
- Companies Mentioned: Alliance Healthcare UK; AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Cardinal Health Inc.; CuraScript SD; Dakota Drug Inc.
- Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Healthcare Distribution Market Characteristics
3. Healthcare Distribution Market Trends And Strategies
4. Healthcare Distribution Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Healthcare Distribution Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Healthcare Distribution PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Healthcare Distribution Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Healthcare Distribution Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Healthcare Distribution Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Healthcare Distribution Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Healthcare Distribution Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Services
- Biopharmaceutical Product Distribution Services
- Medical Device Distribution Services
- 6.2. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Retail Pharmacies
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Other End-Users
- 6.3. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Prescription Drug Distribution
- Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drug Distribution
- 6.4. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Biopharmaceutical Product Distribution Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Cold Chain Distribution
- Specialty Drug Distribution
- 6.5. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Medical Device Distribution Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Surgical Instrument Distribution
- Diagnostic Equipment Distribution
- Consumables And Disposable Device Distribution
7. Healthcare Distribution Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Healthcare Distribution Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Healthcare Distribution Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Healthcare Distribution Market
- 9.1. China Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 9.2. China Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Healthcare Distribution Market
- 10.1. India Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Healthcare Distribution Market
- 11.1. Japan Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Healthcare Distribution Market
- 12.1. Australia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Healthcare Distribution Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Healthcare Distribution Market
- 14.1. South Korea Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Healthcare Distribution Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Healthcare Distribution Market
- 16.1. UK Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Healthcare Distribution Market
- 17.1. Germany Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Healthcare Distribution Market
- 18.1. France Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Healthcare Distribution Market
- 19.1. Italy Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Healthcare Distribution Market
- 20.1. Spain Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Healthcare Distribution Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Healthcare Distribution Market
- 22.1. Russia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Healthcare Distribution Market
- 23.1. North America Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Healthcare Distribution Market
- 24.1. USA Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Healthcare Distribution Market
- 25.1. Canada Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Healthcare Distribution Market
- 26.1. South America Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Healthcare Distribution Market
- 27.1. Brazil Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Healthcare Distribution Market
- 28.1. Middle East Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Healthcare Distribution Market
- 29.1. Africa Healthcare Distribution Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Healthcare Distribution Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Healthcare Distribution Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Healthcare Distribution Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Healthcare Distribution Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Alliance Healthcare UK Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. AmerisourceBergen Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Cardinal Health Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. CuraScript SD Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Dakota Drug Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Healthcare Distribution Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. FFF Enterprises Inc.
- 31.2. Henry Schein Inc.
- 31.3. KeySource Medical Inc.
- 31.4. Medline Industries LP
- 31.5. Morris and Dickson Co. LLC
- 31.6. Mutual Drug Company
- 31.7. Owens & Minor Inc.
- 31.8. Patterson Companies Inc.
- 31.9. PHOENIX Group
- 31.10. Rochester Drug Cooperative Inc.
- 31.11. Shanghai Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.
- 31.12. Smith Drug Company
- 31.13. TTK Healthcare
- 31.14. Anda Inc.
- 31.15. Associated Pharmacies Inc.
32. Global Healthcare Distribution Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Healthcare Distribution Market
34. Recent Developments In The Healthcare Distribution Market
35. Healthcare Distribution Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Healthcare Distribution Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Healthcare Distribution Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Healthcare Distribution Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer