Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Over-the-Counter Drugs market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Analgesics in Guatemala
Analgesics in Guatemala While in 2024, analgesics in Guatemala is expected to register current value growth, constant value sales are expected to fall, as high costs continue to hit profit margins. Acetaminophen continues to account for most value sales and is perceived by consumers by being effecti ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Guatemala
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Guatemala Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies are expected to register moderate current value growth, though constant value growth will be more muted, as high costs continue to hit profit margins in spite of inflation easing. These products ar ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Guatemala
Digestive Remedies in Guatemala Despite higher unit prices, consumers continue to purchase a variety of digestive remedies in Guatemala in 2024, in order to address issues such as indigestion, heartburn, bloating and general discomfort, often associated with eating outside of the home. Antacids in p ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Egypt
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Egypt Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies is seeing robust sales in Egypt in 2024, at a higher value growth rate compared to 2023. Within this, we note that herbal and natural remedies remain popular, with ingredients like honey, ginger, and e ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Nigeria
Dermatologicals in Nigeria The market for dermatologicals in Nigeria is projected to experience strong growth in current value terms in 2024, though volume sales are expected to decline due to significant increases in unit prices. However, despite high price sensitivity due to low income levels, the ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Nigeria
Digestive Remedies in Nigeria In 2024, the performance of digestive remedies in Nigeria will be significantly hindered by adverse economic conditions, particularly high inflation, which has made products in this category increasingly unaffordable. Many consumers, facing reduced disposable incomes, h ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Estonia
Dermatologicals in Estonia As Estonia returns to pre-pandemic routines in 2024, the demand for dermatological products has stabilised, with no significant fluctuations. Consumers primarily seek treatments for common skin issues such as acne, eczema, and dry skin. Over-the-counter solutions remain po ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Kazakhstan
Digestive Remedies in Kazakhstan Digestive remedies recorded moderate volume growth in 2024 as a result of population growth in Kazakhstan and the side effects of taking a large number of antibiotics and antiviral drugs in the pandemic period. Traditional dietary habits also fuelled demand as the na ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Peru
Dermatologicals in Peru The temperatures recorded since 2023 have been higher than the average; the consequence of The Coastal El Niño, which started in 2022 and lasted through 2023, and the Global Niño, which started in 2024. The impact of both has been noticeable for a large part of the population ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Ecuador
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Ecuador Sales of cough, cold and allergy remedies in Ecuador benefited greatly during the pandemic. After reaching such a high consumption base during 2020-2022, demand for these products has subsequently been in decline. However, sales remain higher t ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Peru
Sleep Aids in Peru Awareness surrounding sleep aids has risen, in line with consumers greater understanding of wellness and mental health issues. The high temperatures recorded in the country in 2023 and 2024, a product of the Coastal Niño and Global Niño phenomena, have also impacted the sleep qual ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Nigeria
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Nigeria The market for cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies in Nigeria is projected to see significant current value growth in 2024, continuing the momentum from 2023. This growth, however, is largely driven by rising prices due to high inflat ... Read More
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Paediatric Consumer Health in Nigeria
Paediatric Consumer Health in Nigeria Paediatric consumer health is set to dynamic strong current value growth in Nigeria in 2024, following an even more robust performance in 2023. However, sales will decline in both volume and constant value terms, largely due to inflationary pressures that have e ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Guatemala
Consumer Health in Guatemala Consumer health in Guatemala in 2024 is expected to register moderate current value growth, though constant value growth is expected to be minimal. Though inflation has eased somewhat, consumers are still highly price conscious and players continue to offer frequent disc ... Read More
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Analgesics in Ecuador
Analgesics in Ecuador Analgesics in Ecuador is seeing significant advertising investment by multiple category players. In 2024, much of this investment focused on highlighting the versatility of analgesics in an attempt to widen the consumer base in the country and drive sales. The #YoRecomiendo Fin ... Read More
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Eye Care in Saudi Arabia
Eye Care in Saudi Arabia Despite a marginal decline in retail volume sales of eye care in Saudi Arabia compared to the previous year, overall demand remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2024, and mainly driven by standard eye care. Several factors contribute to demand for eye car ... Read More
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Eye Care in Nigeria
Eye Care in Nigeria In light of ongoing economic challenges and steep price increases, volume demand for eye care is expected to decline sharply in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. Consumers in Nigeria are highly sensitive to the pricing of eye care products, with these products bein ... Read More
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Consumer Health in South Korea
Consumer Health in South Korea Consumer health in South Korea is set to maintain solid retail current value growth in 2024. From late 2023 to April 2024, influenza outbreaks significantly impacted the growth of the consumer health industry in the country. Both adults and children experienced a sever ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in South Korea
Dermatologicals in South Korea In South Korea, dermatologicals is set to maintain retail current value growth in 2024. Dermatologicals, while not considered essential emergency medications, are amongst the most widely used OTC goods. However, products such as medicated shampoos, vaginal antifungals, ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Finland
Herbal/Traditional Products in Finland Herbal/traditional products in Finland is posting healthy current value growth in 2024, stemming from increased consumer interest in natural ingredients, as well as manufacturer activity. The offer of herbal/traditional products has expanded considerably, with ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in South Korea
Sleep Aids in South Korea Sleep aids is expected to see double-digit retail current value growth in South Korea in 2024. In terms of consumer purchasing patterns, there has been a negative perception socially in taking sleep aids regularly. As a result, rather than choosing Rx products or OTC produc ... Read More
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Eye Care in South Korea
Eye Care in South Korea In South Korea, eye care products are sold at pharmacies, often displayed near the checkout counter. Typically, confectionery-related consumer health items targeted towards children, such as vitamin gummies and jellies, are placed near the counter, and eye care products are f ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Portugal
Consumer Health in Portugal Logistical issues and the high cost of raw materials continue to impact consumer health manufacturers in Portugal resulting in higher average prices. As a result, current value growth is outperforming retail volumes in most categories. The preventive health trend is devel ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Finland
Dermatologicals in Finland Dermatologicals in Finland is a mature category that continues to see healthy sales growth in 2024. Growth is supported by launches of value-added products, as well as by an unusual scabies epidemic which has boosted sales of antiparasitic products. This problem was rare u ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Portugal
Herbal/Traditional Products in Portugal Herbal/traditional products witnessed robust growth in retail value terms over 2024. These products are increasingly perceived as a reasonable alternative when it comes to minor health issues. This behaviour is most visible among younger mid-to-high income ear ... Read More
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