Medical Marijuana Market is anticipated to surge to US$ 76.5 Bn by 2031

NEW YORK – According to a recent study by Persistence Market Research, the global medical marijuana market is expected to witness high growth at a CAGR of around 14.8% and reach a valuation of US$ 76.5 Bn by 2031.

Medical marijuana is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. The three major active compounds of the plant are tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and cannabinol. Medical marijuana has various applications in the healthcare and therapeutic field, including treatment or managing pain, treating nausea, muscle spasms, managing anxiety, multiple sclerosis, low appetite, sleep problems, and many others.

Other factors driving demand for medical marijuana include ability to manage or treat insomnia and epilepsy. According to healthcare specialists, medical marijuana is an effective option to manage sleep-related problems because it restores a person’s natural sleep cycle that changes due to today’s modern lifestyle.

Medical marijuana is also known for its strong anti-inflammatory properties. It can treat inflammation from arthritis as well as degenerative changes in the lumbar, cervical or thoracic spine. Many patients use marijuana to treat their pain caused due to inflammation.

Pharmaceutical companies are focused on getting approvals from different government authorities for the use of medical marijuana for treatment purposes.

• In September 2019, GW Pharmaceuticals received approval from European the Commission for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) for the treatment of seizures in patients with two rare, severe forms of childhood-onset epilepsy.
• In October 2021, Canopy Growth Corporation announced a plan to acquire Wana Entity, which is a leading cannabis edibles brand in North America.
• In August 2020, MedReleaf Corp. and BioPharma Services Inc. announced their agreement to conduct clinical research for cannabis and cannabis-derived products.

Key Takeaways from Market Study

• The extract form of marijuana is widely used in a wide range of applications in the therapeutic field as compared to dried flowers.
• The pain management segment enjoys a high market share of 48.8%, indicating high demand for medical marijuana in pain management procedures.
• 77.6% market share in the distribution channel segment is held by retail pharmacies, because the market is closely regulated by government authorities.
• The North America market is set to grow 5X by 2031.

“Increasing prevalence of chronic pain and epilepsy and legalization of medical marijuana in developing countries are major factors driving demand,” says a Persistence Market Research analyst.

Who is Winning?

Leading medical marijuana manufacturers are constantly working toward expanding their product portfolios and market presence through key strategies such as product approvals and distribution and collaboration agreements.

• GW Pharmaceuticals received approval from Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) for the treatment epilepsy (2020). The FDA approved EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution to treat seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex.
• Tilray signed a distribution agreement with great north distributors for adult-use cannabis sales across Canada.

(This information is primarily sourced from Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd.  Highly Capitalized has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Read our Disclaimer here).