Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Over-the-Counter Drugs market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Analgesics in Uzbekistan
Analgesics in Uzbekistan Although one of the fastest-growing landscapes for retail value sales, analgesics recorded a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, which is predicted for 2024. In 2021, around 100 million units of analgesics were sold in the OTC retail market; however, in 2024, this number ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ukraine
Herbal/Traditional Products in Ukraine Herbal/traditional products have a long history of usage in Ukraine with many people having some knowledge about a diverse range of medicinal herbs and their healing properties. Some Ukrainians used to brew tea made with self-picked herbs (eg camomile, valerian ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Switzerland
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Switzerland The market for cough, cold, and allergy remedies in Switzerland is anticipated to continue its growth trajectory in 2024, fuelled by erratic weather patterns and a return to normal lifestyles following the pandemic. Cough remedies are expec ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Uzbekistan
Herbal/Traditional Products in Uzbekistan Following the COVID-19 pandemic, herbal remedies experienced a notable boost in sales, particularly as seasonal viruses made a resurgence. The shortage of non-herbal medicines further influenced local consumer choices, leading to an increased preference for ... Read More
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Analgesics in Sweden
Analgesics in Sweden Analgesics is a key product area within consumer health in Sweden, accounting for over one-fifth of overall OTC value sales in 2024. The category witnessed moderate current value growth in 2024 as concerns regarding the economy abated and inflation decreased significantly. The c ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Turkey
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Turkey Manufacturers have raised their prices, leading to double-digit retail value growth on the landscape. Nonetheless, in many cases, consumers have continued to buy expensive branded options, having more confidence in items they are familiar with. ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Pakistan
Consumer Health in Pakistan It is expected to be a positive picture for consumer health in Pakistan in 2024, with healthy constant value and volume growth, partly supported by population growth. This positive picture is in spite of continuing soaring inflation, though growth has eased significantly ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Uzbekistan
Consumer Health in Uzbekistan In 2024, Uzbekistan's consumer health landscape faces various challenges, with the other-the-counter (OTC) goods set to record a decline in retail volume. Government regulations requiring mandatory marking on all OTC products, led to limited availability and instability ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Switzerland
Consumer Health in Switzerland The consumer health market in Switzerland is poised for improved performance in 2024, with current value growth gaining momentum from the previous year. Inflation remains at a low level, averaging 1.4%, well within the Swiss National Bank’s target of below 2%. As a res ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Sweden
Consumer Health in Sweden Consumer health in Sweden witnessed a rebound a real value growth in 2024, supported by lower inflation compared to recent years and signs of economic recovery. Although the country faced recession for part of the year, some consumers were feeling more optimistic about thei ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Taiwan
Consumer Health in Taiwan Taiwan's consumer health market in 2024 is poised to experience continued growth in current value terms in 2024, driven by several key factors. One of the primary contributors is the ageing population, which is especially prone to chronic conditions such as arthritis, aller ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Latvia
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Latvia After the pandemic-driven spike in 2022, sales of cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies in Latvia are settling back to more normal patterns. As people return to their usual routines and adjust their purchasing habits demand for these OTC ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Norway
Sleep Aids in Norway Sleep aids is set to register current value growth in Norway in 2024. The growth of sleep aids has slowed, following strong development during the review period. Lifestyle issues, such as the increasingly stressful character of everyday life, sedentary work, the demands of worki ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Slovakia
Dermatologicals in Slovakia The dermatological market in Slovakia is projected to experience positive growth in current value terms in 2024, largely driven by a rising demand for antifungals, as well as cold sore treatments. Growing awareness among Slovak women regarding vaginal health and the risks ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovakia
Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovakia The resurgence of common respiratory infections, alongside a return to busy, active pre-pandemic lifestyles, stimulated demand for various herbal and traditional products in Slovakia towards the end of the review period. These products are often perceived by c ... Read More
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Analgesics in Uruguay
Analgesics in Uruguay Analgesics is set to record positive current value growth in Uruguay in 2024. Argentina’s exchange rate appreciated in the first quarter of 2024, which immediately impacted prices. Consequently, small-scale illicit trade decreased notably across the first half of 2024, as the a ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Uruguay
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Uruguay Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies are set to post double-digit retail value growth in 2024, benefiting from the change in the exchange rate in Argentina. Argentina’s exchange rate appreciated in the first quarter of 2024, with an imm ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Morocco
Dermatologicals in Morocco Moroccan consumers continue to place significant emphasis on brand reputation and product efficacy when selecting dermatological products in 2024. Recommendations from healthcare professionals, alongside the presence of active ingredients, heavily influence their choices, ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Lithuania
Digestive Remedies in Lithuania Rising prices are responsible for current value growth in digestive remedies in Lithuania in 2024, while volume sales are only marginal. Proton pump inhibitors are gaining share, which was lost by H2 blockers, with brands such as Nolpaza doing well in this situation. ... Read More
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Eye Care in Morocco
Eye Care in Morocco In 2024, eye care in Morocco continues to expand at a healthy pace. This growth is supported by strong demand for standard eye care products - as digital eye strain, dry eyes and eye fatigue become more prevalent due to increased screen time a rising number of Moroccans require s ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Israel
Dermatologicals in Israel Dermatologicals is expected to see current value growth in Israel in 2024. Israel’s ageing population is helping to promote sales of dermatologicals as ageing skin requires a lot of care on a daily basis. This has prompted good sales growth in topical germicidals aimed at s ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Slovakia
Sleep Aids in Slovakia Demand for sleep aids in Slovakia is expected to rise in 2024, although at a slower pace than in 2023. Elevated stress and anxiety levels, triggered by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the rising cost of living, along with the excessive use of digital screens, have negatively im ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Morocco
Herbal/Traditional Products in Morocco Herbal/traditional products is seeing growth driven by greater concern among Moroccans in 2024, as they become increasingly wary of the side effects, contraindications and potential hazards associated with active pharmaceutical ingredients found in both OTC and ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Lithuania
Dermatologicals in Lithuania Dermatologicals is posting robustly positive current value growth in Lithuania in 2024, that is more impressive than that of some other consumer health categories. Still, as is the case across much of the industry, growth is largely generated by rising prices rather than ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway
Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway Herbal/traditional products is expected to see modest current value growth in Norway in 2024. As has been the case through most of the review period, the category is expected to grow at a slower pace than the overall consumer health industry, despite developing ... Read More
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