India’s antidepressant market grows as unit sales decline

The value of India’s antidepressant market went up, but the number of units sold went down slightly.

That means higher sales do not necessarily mean more people are taking these medicines.

Changes in prices, products or how long people take treatment may help explain the figures, but the data do not settle the question.

A study cited in the report found that few adults with depression had received treatment, showing that access to care remains a concern.