Pharmacovigilance Industry Overview

The global pharmacovigilance market size was estimated at USD 7.32 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030.

The rising incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) owing to drug abuse and the prevalence of diseases that require a combination of drugs are the major growth drivers for the market. In addition, an upward shift in the production of novel drugs and the presence of stringent government regulatory frameworks for drug safety are significantly boosting the market growth. For instance, the U.S. FDA and the EU’s European Medical Agency (EMA) formulate regulatory guidelines for all phases of clinical trials. Moreover, advancements in the development of ADR databases and information systems have enabled accurate reporting of information, which can be further utilized by research professionals for prospective clinical studies, thereby fueling overall growth.

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A rise in the incidence of chronic diseases, such as cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular & respiratory disorders, has led to an increase in drug consumption worldwide. According to a WHO report on pharmaceutical consumption, medicines to treat chronic diseases accounted for a larger proportion of the total volume of drug consumption in nonhospital setups. Increasing drug development activities in areas such as personalized medicines, biosimilars, orphan drugs, and companion diagnostics, along with adaptive trial designs, is projected to boost the demand for pharmacovigilance services in the coming years.

Furthermore, the increasing incidence of ADR and drug toxicity is fueling the market growth. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), approximately 5% of total hospitalizations in a year are due to ADR in Europe. Furthermore, a February 2022 article published in the Journal of Current Medicine Research and Practice titled "Characterization of Seriousness and Outcome of Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients Receiving Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs - A Prospective Observational Study" revealed that serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in the U.S. result in over 100,000 deaths annually and have been a major health concern since the past decade.

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Key Pharmacovigilance Company Insights

The market is characterized by a few notable players, including Accenture, IQVIA, Cognizant, Aris Global, and IBM Corporation. These manufacturers are actively utilizing strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their market positions. For instance, in October 2023,  IQVIA strategically collaborated with argenx to advance treatment to patients with rare autoimmune diseases through innovative and integrated technology-enabled pharmacovigilance (PV) safety services and solutions.

"We look forward to collaborating closely with IQVIA on this important business need. We aim to innovate in all that we do and IQVIA’s technology-enabled PV services and solutions will allow for efficient data integration as we work to bring new treatment options to autoimmune patients”.

- Tim Van Hauwermeiren, CEO, argenx.

In November 2022, Linical Americas (a U.S. subsidiary of The Linical Group) and Science 37 Holdings, Inc. announced a partnership to enable the deployment of hybrid and fully decentralized trials. This partnership will provide enhanced access to Linical’s offerings.

“By partnering with Linical, we have an important new ally in our mission to accelerate clinical research and enable universal access for patients,” “Our technology-enabled Metasite will empower and enhance Linical’s solutions, helping patient’s access new life-changing treatments quicker, in the largest and most prevalent therapeutic areas.”

- ”David Coman, Chief Executive Officer of Science 37

Recent Developments

In March 2023, ICON plc and LEO Pharma announced partnerships to impel execution of clinical trials in medical dermatology space.

“We’ve been exploring several outsourcing models but found a hybrid sourcing model to be the most efficient. Partnering with ICON supports our 2030 strategy as it will help us to bring innovative treatments to patients faster while also supporting a more sustainable business through scalability and flexibility. “ICON’s wealth of services and leading position in clinical development will support LEO Pharma’s R&D strategy building on driving innovation through partnerships and support staying competitive.”

- Jörg Möller, Executive Vice President and head of Global R&D at LEO Pharma

In February 2023, Parexel International Corporation announced the launch of Expert Series-New Medicines, Novel Insights. The series features latest insights from company’s cross-functional experts postanalysis of trends that impact drug development and evidence-based guidance for the biopharmaceutical industry.

“Cutting-edge medicines are becoming more personalized and precise across the therapeutic landscape, while the process to develop those therapies is reaching new heights of complexity. “Parexel’s New Medicines, Novel Insights research series offers expert-led guidance to deliver on the promise of patient-focused drug development and bring impactful treatments to patients more rapidly.”

- Amy McKee, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Oncology Center of Excellence

Key Pharmacovigilance Companies

The following are the leading companies in the pharmacovigilance market These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends

  • Accenture
  • IQVIA Inc.
  • Cognizant
  • Clinquest Group B.V. (Linical Americas)
  • IBM
  • Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
  • ArisGlobal
  • Capgemini
  • ITClinical
  • ICON plc.
  • TAKE Solutions Limited
  • Parexel International (MA) Corporation
  • Wipro
  • United BioSource LLC
  • BioClinica Inc. (Clario)
  • ClinChoice (formerly FMD K&L

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