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The Stool Softeners Market to cling to the digitization

The Stool Softeners Market is bound to witness a robust CAGR going forward. The present scenario is that of prediction of the course of treatment based on data analytics. Technology has been dominating in the form of IoMT (Internet-of-Medical-Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), cloud computing, predictive analytics, and what not? With the proven advantage of the reduction in casualties and real-time access to the history of patients, and not to forget – remote monitoring, the healthcare industry is there to upturn.

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, the prevalence of constipation is 16% in all adults and about 33.5% is attributed to population older than 60 years.

The demand for stool softeners is largely associated with the increasing incidence of constipation. Geriatric patients present a widespread presence of cases of constipation as compared to the younger population. This is due to the lack of physical activity, lack of proper diet, consumption of low-fiber foods, presence of illness and the use of prescribed drugs, which leads to a rise in demand of stool softeners in this population group. 

The prevalence rate of constipation is reported to be between 11%-38%, according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence. Constipation due to pregnancy, and menopausal cases with fluctuations of hormonal levels has also boosted the use of stool softeners globally.

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Furthermore, eating disorders sedentary lifestyle, stress, inadequate fluid intake and endocrine or metabolic disorders among many other factors are responsible for the uptake of stool softeners to administer relief over a short-term phase of use.

The most critical augmentative factor in the growth of demand in stool softeners is the increasing prevalence of ailments such as diabetes, anorectal disorders and hypothyroidism. According to a review in the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Journal, the effect on autonomic nerves of the colon due to changes in the vagus nerve in patients with diabetes mellitus results in constipation. 

This factor has enhanced the growth of administration of stool softeners for patients with constipation associated with diabetes and other inadequacies including neurological disorders.

North America dominates the stool softeners market due to the increasingly sedentary lifestyle as well as unbalanced or poor diet-related factors. Increasing prevalence of diabetes and associated cases of constipation has led to a significant increase in the usage of stool softeners. 

According to the CDC- National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020, in the U.S., over 10.5% of the population have been reported to have diagnosed with diabetes. A large presence of healthcare and pharmaceutical players in this region such as Gemini Pharmaceuticals, has further augmented the growth of adoption of stool softeners.

The Regulatory Cooperation Initiative (RCI) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products in Canada considered labelling standards for over the counter Docusate as stool softeners, enhancing the uptake for occasional relief from constipation and digestive abnormalities.

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The growth of stool softeners in Europe is largely attributed to the increasing presence of chronic constipation in the region. Europe reports over 17% of prevalence rate of chronic constipation, as per the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Journal. This rate is reflected due to the growing geriatric population and higher consumption of medicines, which drive the high growth rate of stool softeners in this region. 

The key companies operating in manufacturing and supply of stool softeners include, 

  • AstraZeneca plc
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
  • Bayer AG
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
  • Mallinckrodt Plc.
  • Unipex
  • Hunan Warant Chiral Pharmaceutical
  • Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd
  • Raptakos Brett & Co. Ltd.
  • Mylan N.V.
  • GlaxoSmithKline plc
  • Stadmed Pvt. Ltd.
  • Purdue Pharma L.P.

The key players adopt strategic acquisitions to fuel R&D activity resulting in new product innovations. For instance, Mallinckrodt plc acquired Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in 2018 and gained rights to its commercial and developmental assets.

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Key Segments

By Form

  • Liquid
  • Softgel Capsule
  • Enema

By Mode of Administration

  • Oral
  • Rectal

By Drug Type

  • Generic
  • Branded

By Availability

  • Over the Counter
  • Prescription

By End User

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Research Institutes

By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • The Middle East and Africa

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