Global Dry Mouth Treatment Market Opportunities and Forecast 2023-2030

Dry Mouth Treatment Market Overview

Dry mouth or xerostomia refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don't make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. Dry mouth is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Conditions affecting salivary glands, such as diabetes and HIV, may also lead to dry mouth. Additionally, nerve damage in the head or neck, dehydration, and menopause in women may cause dry mouth. 

Several factors affecting the growth of the global Dry Mouth Treatment market. The increasing prevalence of cancer requiring chemotherapy and radiation therapy is the key reason to boost the growth of the market in the forthcoming years. According to the World Health Organization, Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Additionally, other important factors such as the growing old age population across the world and the increase in the use of medications causing dry mouth are further propelling the growth of the Dry Mouth Treatment market. In addition to his, dry mouth is common among older adults, affecting approximately 20% of the elderly population. Furthermore, rising awareness about dry mouth and the availability of cost-effective treatment are some of the major factors expected to fuel the growth of the dry mouth treatment market during the forecast period.

On the downside, side-effects related to the treatment are anticipated to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period. Besides this, advancement in dry mouth treatment is expected to create new growth opportunities for the market in the forthcoming years. In addition, Finger-prick Autologous Blood (FAB) is an upcoming treatment for dry mouth that offers a potentially novel and better way than the currently prescribed methods of treatment of dry mouth. 

Covid-19 Impact on Dry Mouth Treatment Market:

In addition, the current Dry Mouth Treatment Market study offers a detailed analysis of the current COVID-19 pandemic impact on the market growth and its influence on the future growth of the Dry Mouth Treatment Market. The recently published report demonstrates the elevation in the demand for the healthcare sector. The healthcare manufacturers have experienced long term as well as short term effect which includes supply shortages, panic buying, and stocking, regulation changes as short-term whereas approval delays and possible trend variations in consumption could be perceived as long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the health and pharmaceutical market.

The increasing need for a cure has pushed vaccine research and manufacturers to the limit. In addition to this, panic conditions have already spurred the demand for many healthcare products and services which are discussed in detail in this report. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 on overall market revenue for the base year 2020 and its projection up to 2027 is provided in detail in this report.

Dry Mouth Treatment Market Segment Overview

According to type, the OTC (Over-The-Counter) segment dominated the dry mouth treatment market and is predictable to maintain its supremacy over the forecast period. This is mainly due to the easy availability and cost-effectiveness of the drugs. In addition to this, Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that do not need a prescription from a health care professional for their purchase, while, prescription drugs require a valid prescription from a health care professional.

Based on product, the Salivary Stimulants segment has noteworthy growth in the market as they are available over the counter in the market.  Salivary stimulants are used to stimulate saliva flow when the saliva glands are still working. In addition, a Saliva substitute is used to replace moisture and lubricate the mouth as done by natural saliva. As well, Dentifrices, such as dry mouth toothpaste and mouthwash used for cleansing and polishing the teeth, also helps to treat dry mouth.

Dry Mouth Treatment Market, By Type

·       OTC (Over-The-Counter)
·       Prescription Drugs

Dry Mouth Treatment Market, By Product

·       Salivary Stimulants
·       Salivary Substitutes
·       Dentifrices

Dry Mouth Treatment Market Regional Overview

In terms of region, North America commanded a major share, in terms of revenue, and is expected to maintain its supremacy in the forecast period. This can be primarily attributed to the increased incidence of dry mouth and other related diseases and improved reimbursement facilities in this region. Similarly, the market in the Asia Pacific is projected to enlarge at a significant rate in the forecast period owing to rising cases of dry mouth and increasing health care expenditure in the developing countries of this region.

Dry Mouth Treatment Market, By Geography

·       North America (US & Canada)
·       Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe)
·       Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, & South Korea, & Rest of Asia-Pacific)
·       LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Rest of LAMEA)

Dry Mouth Treatment Market, Key Players

·       GlaxoSmithKline Plc.
·       Colgate-Palmolive Company
·       Pendopharm
·       Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.
·       Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
·       Pfizer Inc.
·       Parnell Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
·       Acacia PharmaGroup Plc.
·       OraCoat.com
·       Church & Dwight Co. Inc
·       Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC.