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The global fall management market garnered $152.46 million in 2018, and is estimated to reach $216.82 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2019 to 2026. Falls and fall-related injuries are the most common and serious medical concerns experienced by aged people. This is attributed to increase in prevalence of age-related disorders such as impaired vision and impaired cognition, which reduce strength and significantly affect physical condition. In addition, certain medications (especially psychotropic drugs) are associated with a higher risk of falls, which reduce activities of daily living.

The factors such as single treatment for minor or simple infections, inadequate infrastructures, and disinclination for the treatment in retail clinics are the factors that hinder the growth potential of the market. North America has the largest share in the retail clinics market to date, this is because of the preference of the retail clinic as they are a highly efficient and cost-effective market. Whereas Europe is continuously growing which is due to the growing emphasis on preventive care and direct hospitalization.