The global adherence packaging market size was estimated to be USD 0.977 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach at USD 2.02 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 6.88% during the forecast period 2024-2034. Emergency hospitalization in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been associated to poor adherence to medication and illness management, increasing aim to reduce drug waste, rising implementation of improved technologies such as near-field communication (NFC) & radio frequency identification (RFID) into packaging, growing geriatric population, surge in technological advancements, and increasing launch of advanced remote dispensing systems are several important elements driving the market's expansion.
Increasing launch of advanced remote dispensing systems is predicted to boost the market growth during the forecast period. Innovative digital technology solutions are now commercially available that enable and monitor real-time medicine intake. For instance, in February 2022, CuePath Innovation has launched the Generation II Smart Blister Packaging Solution, which is the second iteration of their medication adherence monitoring devices. These devices are utilized within Wellness Pharmacy's Critical Care Program, which aims to ensure optimal medication adherence for patients with complex medical conditions, including renal and transplant patients, who require remote care.
By type, multi-dose packaging was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the significance of medication adherence & the advantages of synchronizing such drugs, the convenience, compliance, & personalized healthcare packaging for the senior population have been found to grow among e-commerce firms, and rising introduction of advanced systems by market players. For instance, in April 2023, SÜDPACK has launched its latest PharmaGuard blister packaging, featuring bottom and top webs made of polypropylene (PP) that offer enhanced sealing and improved protection against water vapor, UV rays, and oxygen. Additionally, unit-dose packaging is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing need for highly visible unit dose packaging and increased customer preference for blister packaging.
By material, plastic was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the cost-effectiveness, increasing development of blister packs & pouches using plastic which offers effective barrier protection, preventing moisture, light, & air from reaching the medications. Additionally, paper & paper board is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing advancements in manufacturing methods & material innovation, and increasing collaborations within major market players. For instance, in April 2023, CivicaScriptTM, a company committed to making affordable generic medications available to U.S. consumers, is teaming up with SortPak, a provider of pre-sorted medications at no additional cost to patients or health plans. Together, they will offer CivicaScript medicines in packaging aimed at optimizing patient convenience, cost savings, and medication adherence. SortPak, a pharmaceutical provider offering two packaging options, SortPak and SyncPak, brings specialized and tailored services to the partnership.
By packaging, blister was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the rising preference of blister packaging over traditional bottles for pharmaceutical products and increasing launch of smart products. For instance, in April 2022, A digitally enabled instrument that enables pharmaceutical companies to track compliance in their clinical trial participants automatically and with increased flexibility has been released by Schreiner MediPharm as an enhanced version of their Smart Blister Wallet. Additionally, Pouches is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the wide adoption in modern medication delivery systems & packaging products and rising focus on development of flexible packaging.
By end-user, pharmacies was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the distribution of drugs & the promotion of patient adherence are driving up the need for retail pharmacies and rising collaborations within market players. For instance, in April 2022, Sonoco Product Company has successfully acquired full ownership of Sonoco do Brasil Participacoes, Ltda, a previously held Brazilian joint venture. Given Sonoco Product Company's expertise in blister packaging manufacturing, this acquisition represents a strategic move to grow the company's presence in the Brazilian market. Additionally, hospitals is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising awareness regarding adherence packaging among healthcare professionals & patients and increasing adoption of technologically advanced medical dispensing systems in hospitals.
North America region is anticipated for the highest revenue share during the forecast period owing to the growing geriatric population, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, surge in advanced medical delivery systems, increasing healthcare spending, growing adoption of advanced healthcare technologies, surge in research & development activities. For instance, in October 2022, TekniPlex Healthcare unveiled the world's inaugural fully transparent mid-barrier blister pack that is recyclable during the Pack Expo event. Additionally, Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for improved medication management solutions such as adherence packaging, surge in healthcare spending, rising awareness regarding the advantages of adherence packaging among patients, and increasing focus on expansion by market players. For instance, in June 2022, Catalent, US based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, added a high-speed line for blister packaging to its Shiga Clinical Supply Facility in Japan and expanded the plant'S Primary Packaging capability.
Increasing launch of advanced remote dispensing systems is predicted to boost the market growth during the forecast period. Innovative digital technology solutions are now commercially available that enable and monitor real-time medicine intake. For instance, in February 2022, CuePath Innovation has launched the Generation II Smart Blister Packaging Solution, which is the second iteration of their medication adherence monitoring devices. These devices are utilized within Wellness Pharmacy's Critical Care Program, which aims to ensure optimal medication adherence for patients with complex medical conditions, including renal and transplant patients, who require remote care.
By type, multi-dose packaging was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the significance of medication adherence & the advantages of synchronizing such drugs, the convenience, compliance, & personalized healthcare packaging for the senior population have been found to grow among e-commerce firms, and rising introduction of advanced systems by market players. For instance, in April 2023, SÜDPACK has launched its latest PharmaGuard blister packaging, featuring bottom and top webs made of polypropylene (PP) that offer enhanced sealing and improved protection against water vapor, UV rays, and oxygen. Additionally, unit-dose packaging is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing need for highly visible unit dose packaging and increased customer preference for blister packaging.
By material, plastic was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the cost-effectiveness, increasing development of blister packs & pouches using plastic which offers effective barrier protection, preventing moisture, light, & air from reaching the medications. Additionally, paper & paper board is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing advancements in manufacturing methods & material innovation, and increasing collaborations within major market players. For instance, in April 2023, CivicaScriptTM, a company committed to making affordable generic medications available to U.S. consumers, is teaming up with SortPak, a provider of pre-sorted medications at no additional cost to patients or health plans. Together, they will offer CivicaScript medicines in packaging aimed at optimizing patient convenience, cost savings, and medication adherence. SortPak, a pharmaceutical provider offering two packaging options, SortPak and SyncPak, brings specialized and tailored services to the partnership.
By packaging, blister was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the rising preference of blister packaging over traditional bottles for pharmaceutical products and increasing launch of smart products. For instance, in April 2022, A digitally enabled instrument that enables pharmaceutical companies to track compliance in their clinical trial participants automatically and with increased flexibility has been released by Schreiner MediPharm as an enhanced version of their Smart Blister Wallet. Additionally, Pouches is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the wide adoption in modern medication delivery systems & packaging products and rising focus on development of flexible packaging.
By end-user, pharmacies was the highest revenue-grossing segment in the global adherence packaging market in 2023 owing to the distribution of drugs & the promotion of patient adherence are driving up the need for retail pharmacies and rising collaborations within market players. For instance, in April 2022, Sonoco Product Company has successfully acquired full ownership of Sonoco do Brasil Participacoes, Ltda, a previously held Brazilian joint venture. Given Sonoco Product Company's expertise in blister packaging manufacturing, this acquisition represents a strategic move to grow the company's presence in the Brazilian market. Additionally, hospitals is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising awareness regarding adherence packaging among healthcare professionals & patients and increasing adoption of technologically advanced medical dispensing systems in hospitals.
North America region is anticipated for the highest revenue share during the forecast period owing to the growing geriatric population, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, surge in advanced medical delivery systems, increasing healthcare spending, growing adoption of advanced healthcare technologies, surge in research & development activities. For instance, in October 2022, TekniPlex Healthcare unveiled the world's inaugural fully transparent mid-barrier blister pack that is recyclable during the Pack Expo event. Additionally, Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for improved medication management solutions such as adherence packaging, surge in healthcare spending, rising awareness regarding the advantages of adherence packaging among patients, and increasing focus on expansion by market players. For instance, in June 2022, Catalent, US based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, added a high-speed line for blister packaging to its Shiga Clinical Supply Facility in Japan and expanded the plant'S Primary Packaging capability.
Segmentation: Adherence Packaging Market Report 2022 - 2033
Adherence Packaging Market Analysis & Forecast by Type 2023 - 2034 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Unit-dose Packaging
- Multi-dose Packaging
Adherence Packaging Market Analysis & Forecast by Material 2023 - 2034 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Aluminium
- Paper & Paperboard
- Plastic
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Adherence Packaging Market Analysis & Forecast by Packaging 2023 - 2034 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Pouches
- Blister
- Others
Adherence Packaging Market Analysis & Forecast by End-user 2023 - 2034 (Revenue USD Bn)
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Others
Adherence Packaging Market Analysis & Forecast by Region 2023 - 2034 (Revenue USD Bn)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of APAC
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of LATAM
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- GCC
- Rest of MEA
Table of Contents
1. Research Methodology
2. Introduction
4. Market Environment Analysis
5. Market Dynamics
7. Adherence Packaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
8. Adherence Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
9. Adherence Packaging Market: Packaging Estimates & Trend Analysis
10. Adherence Packaging Market: End-user Estimates & Trend Analysis
11. Regional Market Analysis
12. North America Adherence Packaging Market
13. Europe Global Adherence Packaging Market
14. Asia Pacific Global Adherence Packaging Market
15. Latin America Global Adherence Packaging Market
16. MEA Global Adherence Packaging Market
17. Competitor Analysis
18. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- Keystone Folding Box Co.
- Jones Healthcare Group
- Westrock Company
- Medicine-On-Time LLC
- Drug Package LLC
- Rx Systems Inc.
- Parata Systems LLC
- OBnicell Inc.
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- Manrex Limited
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 145 |
| Published | October 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 0.98 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.02 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
