Over-the-Counter Drugs Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
Because most adults prefer to treat minor ailments themselves before seeking professional care, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs play an increasingly vital role in our healthcare system. MarketResearch.com’s comprehensive OTC drug market research reports provide full coverage of OTC drugs, including the cough remedy, contraceptive, and smoking cessation markets.
Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Data
- Our reports focus on consumer health trends and developments and include data on OTC drug market segmentation, size, and growth in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia, and global markets.
- We also provide expert insights into category data, prospects and opportunities, the competitive landscape, and retailing developments.
- In addition, our research covers the growing demand for natural and herbal remedies, the increasing role of e-commerce, and the rise of self-care and preventive health practices.
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Over-the-Counter Drugs Industry Research & Market Reports
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Costa Rica
... harmful side effects and contraindications of active pharmaceutical ingredients commonly found in standard OTC medications. Population ageing is having a significant influence in this respect, as older adults are more likely to worry that such ... Read More
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Analgesics in Egypt
... medicine in Egypt, with many people using them to alleviate both common and chronic pain in their day-to-day lives. There is a wide range of analgesics available in Egypt, from single ingredient to combination options. ... Read More
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Analgesics in Kazakhstan
... of living, consumers increasingly opted for local brands and generics as they typically enjoy a price advantage over imported alternatives. Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Kazakhstan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Saudi Arabia
... Saudi Arabia. Therefore, overall demand for the category remains low and declining in 2024, with only NRT patches the main format registering sales. In addition, a limited number of brands and lack of variety in ... Read More
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Analgesics in Estonia
... but the market faces constraints due to a lack of significant innovation. This saturation is reflected in stable yet modest sales growth, with minimal differentiation between products. During the pandemic, there was a notable shift ... Read More
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Analgesics in Nigeria
... high inflation, the devaluation of the local currency (the naira), and increasing import costs due to the country’s reliance on foreign pharmaceutical inputs. At the same time, local manufacturers are struggling with the high cost ... Read More
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Analgesics in Ireland
... However, growth steadily slowed afterwards, to see a negative performance towards the end of 2023. After the temporary uplift to sales, in 2024, the growth rate is set to moderate significantly, returning to a more ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ecuador
... results and fewer adverse effects. Products enjoy good penetration and are available in the main pharmacy chains in the country, as well as in the wide network of health food stores. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Egypt
... wellbeing trends have been enhanced since the era of the pandemic, with consumers paying more attention to their lifestyles, diets, and overall health. This can be demonstrated by the robust sales seen in digestive enzymes. ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Guatemala
... to treat certain conditions or ailments and this continues to support volume sales. As a result, consumer health products that are positioned as herbal/traditional tend to resonate with local consumers. There is also significant volume ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ireland
... This slowdown comes as consumer spending normalises after a post-pandemic surge. Nevertheless, consumer demand for consumer health products made from herbal/natural ingredients is already well-developed in Ireland, and this will continue to support the growth ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Egypt
... approaches that address physical, mental, and emotional health. We also continue to see a focus on immunity-boosting supplements, herbal remedies, overall health hygiene, and preventive healthcare measures, as inspired by the era of the COVID-19 ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Ecuador
... the lowest in Latin America. This is mostly the result of the significant security crisis Ecuador has been grappling with in recent years, which increased at the end of 2023 and reached its highest point ... Read More
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2024 Nonprescription Medicines Retail Sales Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... share across 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2012 through 2023, with forecasts for 2024 and 2028. The historical data ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Guatemala
... be uneven growth across the large and diverse offerings. For example, for dermatologicals that are available in smaller formats (e.g., nappy (diaper) rash treatments), consumers continue to migrate towards smaller presentations and use the products ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Estonia
... key categories are experiencing stagnation or even decline due to these challenges. Nevertheless, self-care remains a prevailing trend, with many consumers continuing to focus on vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal/traditional remedies as part of a ... Read More
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Analgesics in Costa Rica
... than in 2023, this is mainly explained by persistent deflation during the first half of the year. The same factor has helped to boost volume sales, in part because falling prices have encouraged many consumers ... Read More
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Analgesics in Guatemala
... for most value sales and is perceived by consumers by being effective against pain and fever, with limited side effects. In addition, with a high incidence of tropical diseases such as dengue fever and malaria ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Guatemala
... continue to hit profit margins in spite of inflation easing. These products are available across a broad range of distribution channels (both modern and traditional) in multiple formats, including traditional capsules or tablets, liquid suspension ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Guatemala
... associated with eating outside of the home. Antacids in particular continue to experience robust demand, especially the top-selling Alka-Seltzer brand (Bayer). There has also been newer formats of Alka-Seltzer introduced in recent years, which has ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Egypt
... we note that herbal and natural remedies remain popular, with ingredients like honey, ginger, and eucalyptus being favoured for their perceived safety and effectiveness. We are seeing this trend both in cough, cold and allergy ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Nigeria
... However, despite high price sensitivity due to low income levels, the essential nature of many dermatological products, such as topical antifungals and vaginal antifungals, has limited the impact of price increases, as consumers have few ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Nigeria
... facing reduced disposable incomes, have turned to home-made remedies for ailments like diarrhoea and indigestion, due to the widespread availability of traditional substitutes in local communities. The devaluation of the local currency has further exacerbated ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Estonia
... dry skin. Over-the-counter solutions remain popular alongside more specialised dermatological products, reflecting a normalised but consistent market demand. This steady interest is driven by lifestyle factors and stress-related skin conditions, which continue to affect co... ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Kazakhstan
... the pandemic period. Traditional dietary habits also fuelled demand as the national cuisine contains a large number of fatty, dairy and meat dishes, as well as sweet and fried foods, which are difficult for the ... Read More
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