NeoGraph Analytics
BiotechnologyNorth America20232032

Drug Repurposing Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis

The Drug Repurposing Market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 27.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.3%. Key drivers include AI advancements and rising R&D costs.

Revenue, 2023

$12.5B

Forecast, 2032

$27.8B

CAGR, 2024-2032

9.3%

Report Coverage

North America

Code: drug-repurposing-marketPublished: 2026Pages: 150+Format: PDF + Excel
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Market Overview

The Drug Repurposing Market is experiencing robust growth, driven by AI advancements and rising R&D costs, with a projected CAGR of 9.3% from 2024 to 2032, reaching USD 27.8 billion by 2032.

Market Stage

High growth

Adoption Level

Growing

Key Trends

AI-driven drug discovery platformsRise of real-world evidence in approvalsFocus on rare diseasesIncreased public-private partnerships
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Market Forecast & Data

Market Growth Forecast
2024-2032 · CAGR 9.3%

Base Year (2023)

$13.7B

Forecast (2032)

$27.8B

CAGR (2024-2032)

9.3%

Regional Market Analysis
Market share and growth rate by region

North America

#1
Share: 42.0%CAGR: 8.5%

Largest market: USA

Europe

#2
Share: 32.0%CAGR: 7.5%

Largest market: Germany

03

Market Dynamics

  • Rising drug development costs
  • Advancements in AI and genomics
  • Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases
  • Need for faster therapeutic solutions
04

Market Segmentation

05

Regional Analysis

1

North America

Lead: USA
CAGR: 8.5%Share: 42.0%

Dominates the market due to advanced healthcare infrastructure and substantial investment in AI-driven drug discovery platforms.

2

Europe

Lead: Germany
CAGR: 7.5%Share: 32.0%

Strong regulatory framework supports collaborative research initiatives across multiple countries.

3

Asia Pacific

Lead: China
CAGR: 11.5%Share: 26.0%

Rapidly growing due to increasing healthcare spending and government initiatives promoting biotech innovation.

Country-Level Analysis

CountryShareGrowth
USA
25.0%
+8.5%
Germany
10.0%
+7.5%
China
15.0%
+11.5%
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Competitive Landscape

P

Pfizer

USA

Leader75.5B

Leading the market with AI-driven repurposing initiatives in oncology and rare diseases, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Pfizer AI Repurposing PlatformOncoRepurposing Engine
R

Roche

Switzerland

Leader

Investing heavily in AI and genomics for repurposing, particularly in oncology and immunology, with a robust pipeline of repurposed drugs.

A

AstraZeneca

UK

Challenger

Focusing on repurposing for oncology and respiratory diseases through computational biology and AI platforms.

I

IBM

USA

Challenger60.0B

Leveraging Watson Health for AI-based drug repurposing, offering analytical tools to pharmaceutical companies.

Watson Health for Drug RepurposingAI-driven Drug Discovery Platform
N

Novartis

Switzerland

Challenger

Active in repurposing for rare diseases and oncology, with a focus on biologics through R&D initiatives.

B

BenevolentAI

UK

Follower0.8B

Specializing in AI-driven drug repurposing, with a focus on neurological disorders and cancer.

BenevolentAI PlatformDrug Repurposing Solutions
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Recent Developments

25
2025Pfizer

Announced the launch of a new AI-powered platform for repurposing drugs for rare diseases, with the first candidate expected to enter clinical trials in 2026.

24
2024Roche

Partnered with a startup specializing in genomics-based drug repurposing to accelerate oncology drug discovery.

24
2024IBM

Secured a major contract with a European pharmaceutical company to deploy its Watson Health platform for repurposing in cancer treatment.

23
2023Novartis

Acquired a biotech firm focused on repurposing biologics for autoimmune diseases, expanding its pipeline in this area.

08

Regulatory Landscape

FDA's Breakthrough Therapy Designation for repurposed drugsEMA's Adaptive Pathway for accelerated approval of repurposed drugsFDA's Real-World Evidence (RWE) framework for supporting repurposed drug approvals
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Drug Repurposing Market was valued at USD 12.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 27.8 billion by 2032.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2024 to 2032.
North America is expected to hold the largest share, accounting for approximately 42% of the market in 2023.
Key growth drivers include rising R&D costs, advancements in AI and genomics, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and the need for faster therapeutic solutions.