Product Code: ETC6186339 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The non-opioid pain treatment market in Australia is growing due to the opioid crisis and increasing preference for safer pain management solutions. NSAIDs, anticonvulsants, and muscle relaxants are widely used as alternatives to opioids.
The non-opioid pain treatment market in Australia is driven by increasing cases of chronic pain and growing demand for alternative pain management solutions. Rising adoption of nerve blocks, physical therapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), along with increasing government support for pain management programs, is fueling market growth.
The non-opioid pain treatment market in Australia is constrained by high drug development costs and limited government reimbursement options. Regulatory requirements for clinical trials and drug approvals increase market entry barriers. Patient resistance to switching from opioid-based treatments due to perceived effectiveness limits market penetration. Competition from alternative pain relief therapies, including medical cannabis, further restricts market expansion.
The non-opioid pain treatment market in Australia is expanding as healthcare providers and patients seek alternatives to opioids. Non-opioid treatments such as NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and physical therapy are becoming preferred options. Investment opportunities exist in developing combination therapies, improving pain management technologies, and expanding access to alternative therapies through public healthcare programs. Growth in chronic pain prevalence and increasing awareness about opioid risks are supporting market expansion.
The government promotes non-opioid pain treatments as part of its national pain management strategy, encouraging the use of safer alternatives to opioids. The PBS subsidizes non-opioid medications, including NSAIDs, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants used for pain relief. The TGA regulates non-opioid drugs to ensure safety and compliance with international standards. The NHMRC funds research into new non-opioid pain relief therapies.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Therpaeutic application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Trends |
6 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Cannabis, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Menthol-Containing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Omega 3 Fatty Acid-Containing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Botulinum Toxins, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Capsaicin-Derived, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market, By Therpaeutic application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Pain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Neuropathic Pain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Cancer Pain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Post-operative Pain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market, By Distribution channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Drug Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mail Order Pharmacies, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Therpaeutic application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |