Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

Consumer Health in the Czech Republic


Key legislative amendments to the Czech Medicines Act were brought in at the start of 2024 to mitigate the impact of drug shortages in consumer health. In recent years, the country has faced shortages of consumer health products and uneven distribution among pharmacies due to supply chain disruptions. The new legislation is designed to improve the availability of medicines imported to the Czech Republic with signs of some gradual improvement in 2024. Under the new legislation all players are req...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Czech Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management and Wellbeing.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Consumer Health in the Czech Republic
Euromonitor International
September 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPENDIX
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2023-2024
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Analgesics enjoys stability after supply chain fluctuations
Higher VAT rates support value growth in 2024
Zentiva’s Inflanor performs well in paediatric analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for systemic and topical analgesics to yield stable growth
Competitive landscape to remain largely unchanged
Evolution of naproxen category is extremely volatile to supply issues
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Stabilisation of the cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies category
Climate changes drive growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies
Weaker demand for cough remedies and pharyngeal preparations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate outlook for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Extended allergy season likely to propel growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies
Paediatric cough/cold remedies to see demand patterns stabilise
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Supply issues improve to meet robust demand for digestive remedies
Diarrhoeal remedies under pressure from shortages of key brands
Paediatric digestive remedies face high level of volatility
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook for both digestive remedies and probiotic supplements
The ageing population provides growth opportunities for digestive remedies
Herbal/traditional digestive remedies offer new opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DERMATOLOGICALS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Dermatologicals continue to see positive value growth, albeit at slower pace
Blurring of lines between dermatologicals and dermocosmetic skin care
Rising awareness of women’s health boosts sales of vaginal antifungals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing awareness of dermatological solutions to further support sales
Dermatologicals set to perform well over the coming years
Pharmacy and e-commerce will remain key distribution channel for dermatologicals
CATEGORY DATA
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2021-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Marked slowdown in demand for NRT smoking cessation aids
Smoking alternatives continue to challenge growth of NRT smoking cessation aids
NRT gum remains the most popular choice and dynamic category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Planned taxation of e-cigarettes and refills could boost sales of NRT smoking cessation aids
E-commerce continues to gain ground
New flavour options could boost sales of NRT gum and lozenges
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SLEEP AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumer demand for sleep aids is stifled by economic conditions
Magnesium supplements are key substitute to sleep aids
Sandoz retains is leadership in sleep aids
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sleep aids have strong growth potential despite threat of substitutes
Physical pharmacy outlets will continue to outperform e-commerce
Health and wellbeing awareness and the role of sleep likely to boost volume sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2024
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2024
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2024-2029
EYE CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Increasing demand for allergy eye care due to prolonged pollen season and pollution
Herbal/traditional eye care remains limited
Rising retail prices stifle demand for standard eye care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook for eye care due to ageing population and higher incidence of pollen allergies
Increased screen time will continue to support the standard eye care category
Eye care designed for children represents new opportunity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WOUND CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Supply of wound care remains consolidated among a few players
First aid kits see flat performance in retail volume terms
Outdoor activities fuel demand for sticking plasters/adhesive bandages
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Volume growth to remain low in wound care
Established brands are likely to face growing pressure from private label
E-commerce channel to remain limited as health and personal care stores gain share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VITAMINS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Investment in vitamins stabilises and returns to growth
Health insurance companies modify their contribution to support vitamins for pregnant or postpartum women
Demand for vitamin D falls but volume sales still well above pre-pandemic levels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Vitamin C and D to see stable growth rates
Alternative wellness products enriched with vitamins will challenge standard multivitamins and single vitamins
E-commerce to build on its strong position as retail channel for vitamins
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Czechs increase spend on dietary supplements
Dietary supplements related to immunity continue to lose momentum
Feminus offers a unique dietary supplement for women
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Dietary supplements forecast to sustain solid growth
EU starts to make progress towards a harmonised single market in dietary supplements
E-commerce will remain main purchasing channel for dietary supplements
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Healthy growth of weight management and wellbeing category continues
Meal replacement continues to perform well
Obesity-related health issues boost demand for weight management and wellbeing products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Blurring lines between sports nutrition and weight management
OTC obesity and supplement nutrition drinks face challenges
E-commerce set to strengthen its value share
CATEGORY DATA
Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTS NUTRITION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition with added benefits and functionality gains momentum
Gymbeam continues its successful path
Simplification of VAT rates bring sports nutrition into a lower tax band
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sports nutrition faces slower pace of growth
Transparency about the origin of ingredients is becoming standard
Social media plays critical role in shaping sports nutrition through influencers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
A lack of information on the potential side effects of plants could limit the growth of herbal/traditional supplements
Czech government is moving towards a CBD ban
Trend towards more natural products supports the demand for herbal/traditional products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Herbal/traditional products expected to see solid growth over the forecast period
Smaller brands likely to emerge over the forecast period
Herbal/traditional digestive remedies are set to thrive
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Paediatric cough/cold remedies witness volume decline
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements back on positive track
Paediatric analgesics return to growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovations and product development to drive growth in dermatologicals and vitamins and dietary supplements
Herbal/traditional products will broaden the appeal of paediatric consumer health
Falling birth rates potentially limit category sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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