Global Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs Market 2024 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market size was valued at USD 159420 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 216090 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.4% during review period.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.
The global pharmaceutical market is 1475 billion USD in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5% during the next six years. The pharmaceutical market includes chemical drugs and biological drugs. For biologics is expected to 381 billion USD in 2022. In comparison, the chemical drug market is estimated to increase from 1005 billion in 2018 to 1094 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. The pharmaceutical market factors such as increasing demand for healthcare, technological advancements, and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increase in funding from private & government organizations for development of pharmaceutical manufacturing segments and rise in R&D activities for drugs. However, the industry also faces challenges such as stringent regulations, high costs of research and development, and patent expirations. Companies need to continuously innovate and adapt to these challenges to stay competitive in the market and ensure their products reach patients in need. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccine development and supply chain management, further emphasizing the need for pharmaceutical companies to be agile and responsive to emerging public health needs.
The Global Info Research report includes an overview of the development of the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs industry chain, the market status of Hospital Pharmacies (Analgesics, Dermatology Products), Retail Pharmacies (Analgesics, Dermatology Products), and key enterprises in developed and developing market, and analysed the cutting-edge technology, patent, hot applications and market trends of Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs.
Regionally, the report analyzes the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs markets in key regions. North America and Europe are experiencing steady growth, driven by government initiatives and increasing consumer awareness. Asia-Pacific, particularly China, leads the global Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market, with robust domestic demand, supportive policies, and a strong manufacturing base.
Key Features:
The report presents comprehensive understanding of the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market. It provides a holistic view of the industry, as well as detailed insights into individual components and stakeholders. The report analysis market dynamics, trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs industry.
The report involves analyzing the market at a macro level:
Market Sizing and Segmentation: Report collect data on the overall market size, including the revenue generated, and market share of different by Type (e.g., Analgesics, Dermatology Products).
Industry Analysis: Report analyse the broader industry trends, such as government policies and regulations, technological advancements, consumer preferences, and market dynamics. This analysis helps in understanding the key drivers and challenges influencing the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market.
Regional Analysis: The report involves examining the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market at a regional or national level. Report analyses regional factors such as government incentives, infrastructure development, economic conditions, and consumer behaviour to identify variations and opportunities within different markets.
Market Projections: Report covers the gathered data and analysis to make future projections and forecasts for the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market. This may include estimating market growth rates, predicting market demand, and identifying emerging trends.
The report also involves a more granular approach to Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs:
Company Analysis: Report covers individual Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs players, suppliers, and other relevant industry players. This analysis includes studying their financial performance, market positioning, product portfolios, partnerships, and strategies.
Consumer Analysis: Report covers data on consumer behaviour, preferences, and attitudes towards Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs This may involve surveys, interviews, and analysis of consumer reviews and feedback from different by Application (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies).
Technology Analysis: Report covers specific technologies relevant to Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs. It assesses the current state, advancements, and potential future developments in Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs areas.
Competitive Landscape: By analyzing individual companies, suppliers, and consumers, the report present insights into the competitive landscape of the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market. This analysis helps understand market share, competitive advantages, and potential areas for differentiation among industry players.
Market Validation: The report involves validating findings and projections through primary research, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
Market Segmentation
Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of value.
Market segment by Type
Analgesics
Dermatology Products
Gastrointestinal Products
Vitamins, Mineral, and Supplements (VMS)
Weight Loss/Dietary Products
Ophthalmic Products
Sleeping Aids
Others
Market segment by Application
Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Online Pharmacy
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
Bayer AG
Merck KGaA
Novartis
Johnson & Johnson
GlaxoSmithKline
Alkem Laboratories
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Pfizer
Sun Pharma
Allergan
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs, with revenue, gross margin and global market share of Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs from 2019 to 2024.
Chapter 3, the Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs competitive situation, revenue and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, application, from 2019 to 2030.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2019 to 2024.and Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs market forecast, by regions, type and application, with consumption value, from 2025 to 2030.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs.
Chapter 13, to describe Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs research findings and conclusion.