Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Over-the-Counter Drugs market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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Digestive Remedies in Portugal
Digestive Remedies in Portugal In 2024, digestive remedies in Portugal is witnessing strong growth in retail volume and current value terms. Rising consumer awareness about digestive and bowel health, together with the self-medication trend, is underpinning demand for a range of digestive remedies. ... Read More
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Analgesics in Portugal
Analgesics in Portugal Analgesics in Portugal is seeing a rebound in current value sales over 2024, following a sharp contraction in 2023. This is mostly attributed to higher average unit prices which is rising in line with higher logistics and raw materials costs. Whilst inflation has fallen in Por ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Portugal
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Portugal Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies has been one of the strongest categories in Portugal’s consumer health industry over 2024. The cold and flu seasons have led to more prolific symptoms in the post-pandemic era, as consumers had not ... Read More
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Analgesics in Finland
Analgesics in Finland In 2024, analgesics in Finland is facing maturity and seeing current value sales dip. Analgesics has experienced a fluctuating performance in the last few years, as demand has been significantly impacted by the dramatic changes to consumer lifestyles resulting from the COVID-19 ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Finland
Digestive Remedies in Finland Digestive remedies in Finland is showing healthy growth in 2024. Several product areas are seeing a positive performance, with some being driven by the increase in travel since the ending of COVID-19 related restrictions, while others have been boosted by the revival of ... Read More
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Eye Care in Portugal
Eye Care in Portugal The rising prevalence of eye allergies is fuelling sales of allergy eye care, due to the extended pollen season and more intensive weather brought on by climate change. High levels of pollen were reported in the spring of 2024, exacerbated by the Sahara Dust phenomenon which led ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Portugal
Dermatologicals in Portugal Dermatologicals is set to register robust current value growth in 2024. Average prices continue to rise in line with higher raw material costs. Logistical issues have been an issue with suppliers struggling to meet growing demand, which has also put upward pressure on pri ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Finland
Consumer Health in Finland In 2024, consumer health overall in Finland is seeing moderate value growth, primarily influenced by the ongoing economic challenges affecting specific segments such as basic OTC products. As a result, consumers are increasingly opting for generics and basic offerings. At ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in South Korea
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in South Korea Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies is expected to maintain strong retail current value growth in South Korea in 2024. Nevertheless, while such products are commonly used for the symptoms of rhinitis, alternative methods of treatme ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Finland
Sleep Aids in Finland Sleep aids sales continue to rise in 2024, following on from previous positive years, though growth rates are starting to slow. The major disruptions to lifestyles and the increasing economic pressures experienced in the last few years have led to a significant increase in the ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Portugal
Sleep Aids in Portugal Sleep aids in Portugal continue to witness steady growth in retail volume and current value terms over 2024. Busier lifestyles, elevated stress levels and an ageing population are leading to sleep disorders and a deterioration in sleep quality. The increasing amount of time sp ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Portugal
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Portugal NRT smoking cessation aids registered solid retail volume and current value growth in 2024. Rising concerns about the long-term impact of smoking on health and the more limited public smoking spaces is encouraging people to quit smoking. According to the Direct ... Read More
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Analgesics in South Korea
Analgesics in South Korea Analgesics is set to maintain solid retail current value growth in South Korea in 2024. Paediatric analgesics, especially paediatric ibuprofen, is expected to see the strongest growth, followed by adult Ibuprofen, with increases in the double digits. Consumers’ purchasing p ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in South Korea
Herbal/Traditional Products in South Korea Herbal/traditional products is expected to maintain slow and stable growth in South Korea in 2024. Thanks to the brand JungKwanJang, herbal/traditional products in South Korea boasts significant value sales. In 2024, JungKwanJang is expected to hold a comma ... Read More
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