Premature Ejaculation Treatment Market By Drug Class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Tricyclic Antidepressant, Topical Anesthetic Agent, Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors, Others), By Route Of Administration (Oral Route, Topical Route) - Growth, Future Prospects & Competitive Analysis, 2018 – 2026

The premature ejaculation treatment market is set to reach US$ 3,541.4 Mn by 2026 from US$ 1,666.1 Mn in 2017 showcasing progressive growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. According to the research survey conducted by the International Journal of Impotence Research (IJIR), 30% adult men throughout the globe suffer with premature ejaculation. The prevalence rate of premature ejaculation varies across geographical and socio-cultural population. Premature ejaculation has been understood to cause a negative impact on the sexual satisfaction in men and their sexual partners.

People suffering with premature ejaculation are less likely to seek medical help, thus making it of utmost importance to raise awareness and acceptance of this disorder in patients and physicians. Existence of developed healthcare infrastructure and rising prevalence of premature ejaculation disorder drive the market growth in North America. Presence of matured generic drug market and increasing awareness of premature ejaculation propel the market growth in Asia Pacific.

Market Synopsis

Impressive pharmacodynamic properties exerted by SSRI’s make it drug of first choice for premature ejaculation treatment

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are prescribed as the first line drug therapy for treatment of premature ejaculation. The mechanism of action involved is delayed ejaculation due to limited reabsorption of serotonin at the presynaptic neuron cells and increasing the serotonin levels at the postsynaptic receptors. The drugs prescribed as SSRI’s are sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine and citalopram. Topical anesthetic agents are set to project impressive growth during the forecast period 2018 to 2026. Currently Fortacin™ a eutectic mixture of Lidocaine and Prilocaine is being used as a topical aerosol formulation to decrease sensitivity of glans penis and increase the intravaginal ejaculation latency time. The topical anesthetic agents have better patient compliance and excellent sexual satisfaction in patients suffering with premature ejaculation.

Faster onset on action and low price makes oral route of administration popular among patients suffering with acute premature ejaculation

Prescribed drugs such as SSRI’s, tricyclic antidepressant, Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and beta-adrenergic blockers are taken by oral route of administration. Quick response time and availability at low price increases the popularity of oral route among patients suffering with acute premature ejaculation. Topical route is to register magnificent growth during the forecast period 2018 to 2026 due to better patient compliance and excellent climax control by delaying the intravaginal ejaculation.

Rise in psychotropic drug use and lack of constructive attitude towards sex determines Asia Pacific market growth

In the present scenario North America holds the largest regional market in premature ejaculation treatment market with 41.5% share. Rising incidence of relationship stress, depression and anxiety in younger population and increasing number of people suffering with illicit drug abuse are responsible for premature ejaculation issues in North America. Domicile of market leaders such as GlaxoSmithkline Plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and adherence to effective treatment guidelines drives the premature ejaculation treatment market in Europe. Asia Pacific serves as a lucrative market for premature ejaculation treatment. The factors responsible for the market growth are rise in psychotropic drug use and lack of constructive attitude towards sex. Latin America and Middle East and Africa will project moderate growth during the forecast period 2018 to 2026 on account of developing healthcare infrastructure and rising public health awareness regarding premature ejaculation.

Historical & Forecast Period

This research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2016 to 2026 considering 2017 as the base year for the research. Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segments are calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

Latest market trends for the report premature ejaculation treatment market were determined by quantitative analysis. The market segment comprises of drug class, route of administration and geography.