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

  • Consumer Health in Finland

    ... are increasingly opting for generics and basic offerings. At the same time other categories, including vitamins and dietary supplements, digestive remedies, and sports nutrition, are performing more robustly. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Finland report ... Read More

  • Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in South Korea

    ... are commonly used for the symptoms of rhinitis, alternative methods of treatment are becoming increasingly popular, including nasal irrigation devices, or sinus rinses. There is a growing perception that cough, cold, and allergy remedies dry ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Finland

    ... experienced in the last few years have led to a significant increase in the incidence of stress and anxiety and disruption to normal sleep patterns. Finns have particularly sought melatonin-based products positioned as offering help ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Portugal

    ... disorders and a deterioration in sleep quality. The increasing amount of time spent on electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets, particularly before bedtime, is having a negative effect on sleep patterns. This is part ... Read More

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Portugal

    ... smoking spaces is encouraging people to quit smoking. According to the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) the number of consultations for smoking cessation increased by 35% in 2022, although this was still below the pre-pandemic levels. ... Read More

  • Analgesics in South Korea

    ... with increases in the double digits. Consumers’ purchasing patterns have become more sophisticated, particularly during the influenza season, when many outlets face stock shortages. Liquid formats of paediatric acetaminophen sell better than tablet formats. However, ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in South Korea

    ... 2024, JungKwanJang is expected to hold a commanding 42% value share – an impressive figure in a category that includes major brands such as Woo Hwang Chung Sim Won, and Condition. The strength of this ... Read More

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in South Korea

    ... are linked with consumers’ commitment to quit smoking. Interest in smoking cessation is increasing, due to factors such as the reduction of smoking areas, the negative perceptions of smokers, and the availability of alternatives such ... Read More

  • Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Finland

    ... are facing different fortunes – sales of cough and cold products are suffering more than allergy care sales. The overall decrease for the category is partly a result of the very strong performance seen earlier ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in South Korea

    ... digestive remedies, although this trend is set to stabilise in 2024, with fairly similar growth rates expected. An increasing number of consumers prefer herbal/traditional remedies for mild symptoms. While they may visit a physician for ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Australia

    ... suffering, as some consumers are also being forced to reduce spending on essentials such as groceries to keep up with bills and debts. In general, consumer health is a resilient industry. Categories such as analgesics ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Australia

    ... remains evident in Australia with many, particularly consumers aged 18-30 years, seeking help for anxiety, poor sleep quality and unhealthy sleep habits. In addition, the review period has seen surging inflation rates, higher interest rates, ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Australia

    ... 2023, the TGA has given manufacturers and retailers until February 2025 to adjust to the new measures, which have been driven by the need for a harm reduction approach to curb the high rates of ... Read More

  • Global Consumer Healthcare Market Size Study, by Product (OTC Pharmaceuticals, Dietary Supplements), by Distribution Channel (Offline, Online), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

    ... is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR of 6.78% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2032. Consumer healthcare plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals to manage their health and well-being through accessible ... Read More

  • Global OTC Anti-Infective Products Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

    ... the infection causing organisms from invading the host by means of its replication or releasing variety of toxins into the host. Infection causing micro-organisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, viroids, and macro parasites. According to our ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Australia

    ... impacted consumer spending – in conjunction with higher interest rates and the rapid rise in the cost of living. Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicators reveal that spending on health, including pharmaceuticals, rose by 5.3% year-on-year ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Australia

    ... February 2024), skin conditions (including skin rashes, eczema and psoriasis) had a moderate to severe impact on everyday life for 49% of respondents in Australia, the highest rate on record since tracking began in 2019 ... Read More

  • Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Australia

    ... September. While there was a concerning early start to the flu season in 2024, with unseasonably high rates of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough ... Read More

  • Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Dominican Republic

    ... and they are expected to register the highest current value growth in 2024. Demand for cough and cold remedies is highly seasonal, with the return to school period in particular generating significant sales, as with ... Read More

  • Analgesics in the Netherlands

    ... is likely to be an increased demand for effective pain management solutions. Dutch consumers are also increasingly willing to invest in more advanced analgesic formats that promise more faster relief while minimising risks associated with ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in the Netherlands

    ... new product development. However, recent years have seen a shift in behaviour, with more individuals opting for safe OTC solutions rather than consulting a doctor. Increased online and in-store advice is also helping consumers make ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Dominican Republic

    ... incidences of both dengue fever and malaria, as well as some incidences of cholera. For instance, in 2023, the Ministry of Public Health reported registered cases of dengue reached close to 25,000, a growth of ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Spain

    ... 2024. Indeed, sales in 2024 are slightly improved from 2023. An increasing number of consumers are adapting their priorities to place a stronger focus on self-worth and self-care. Added to which, the era of the ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in the Netherlands

    ... of insomnia. Dutch consumers are leading increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles, resulting in a growing number of people experiencing sleep difficulties. Over the review period, demand for information on sleep aids has surged as insomnia ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Spain

    ... the COVID-19 pandemic, when enhanced health and wellbeing trends emerged. Levels of stress among the population at the time also led to instances of insomnia and sleep disorders. Post-pandemic, we also see these trends continuing. ... Read More

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