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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The OTC drugs industry is a key segment of healthcare filled with promising opportunities. As you navigate this dynamic industry, let our reports be your guide, helping you make informed decisions and discover untapped avenues for growth. To get started, browse our collection of OTC drugs industry research reports today.

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Over-the-Counter Drugs Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Pharmaceuticals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the countries in North ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The G8 countries contributed $882.6 billion in 2023 to the global pharmaceuticals industry, with ... Read More

  • Global Dermatology OTC Medications Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

    ... common skin diseases. 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 ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom: ISIC 2423

    ... ISIC 2423 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Japan

    ... higher level than in 2023, and infectious diseases such as group A streptococcal pharyngitis have also been prevalent, which is set to result in rising value sales for products such as systemic analgesics, combination products ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in China

    ... growth rates returning to the pre-pandemic level. In terms of categories, OTC, which was most heavily impacted and saw growth spurred during the COVID-19 peak, is projected to return to slower growth in 2024, after ... Read More

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Vietnam

    ... tends to be limited to large urban centres, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and products are mainly sold via retail e-commerce platforms. Thus, it is difficult to estimate the category’s actual value ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Hong Kong, China

    ... generations and permeating the younger demographics as well. Leading the charge in this resurgence is Wai Yuen Tong, a prominent player in the local market, which has vigorously promoted Chinese medicine and is committed to ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Argentina

    ... been regulated by the former centre-left government. This measure resulted in a resurgence of inflation driving up prices. Consumer purchasing power has fallen significantly resulting in declining volume sales of most digestive remedies. The main ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Hong Kong, China

    ... Chinese consumers, represented a substantial source of demand for analgesics in Hong Kong. The resurgence of inbound travel has certainly provided a tailwind for the category's recovery efforts. However, the delayed rebound in visitor spending ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Vietnam

    ... aids from pharmacies without a prescription, the perception that OTC sleep aids can be harmful prevents stronger sales. Nevertheless, sleep aids has continued to perform well in 2024. The number of consumers in Vietnam experiencing ... Read More

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

    ... performance is supported by price rises as many categories are predicted to see dips in retail volume terms over 2024. Moreover, after high increases in retail volume and current value sales in the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) ... Read More

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

    ... COVID-19 infections. Persistent respiratory illnesses throughout late 2023 and early 2024 have sustained demand to some extent. However, sales in the summer have underperformed compared with 2023, due to a combination of waning post-COVID-19 demand, ... Read More

  • Eye Care in Vietnam

    ... and dry eyes caused by prolonged use of digital devices such as computers, smartphones, televisions, and tablets for online content such as social networking via platforms including Facebook and TikTok. Moreover, worsening air pollution in ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in the United Kingdom

    ... with many consumer health categories, the growth is mainly being driven by greater understanding of active ingredients and the benefits they can have for consumers. Minoxidil, as a treatment for hair loss in both men ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in the Philippines

    ... the number of call centres, spurred by foreign investments and the country’s skilled English-speaking workforce, has led to many employees working night shifts to cater to various global time zones. This shift work has resulted ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Hong Kong, China

    ... space is the increasing popularity of time-release melatonin products, which cater for consumers aware of the benefits of a sustained release of the sleep-regulating hormone. Dutch import, Valdispert, offers a distinctive Melatonin Triple Layer Tablet ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Thailand

    ... and instead prefer those with natural elements, with the latter perceived as safer, healthier, and, more importantly, have fewer side effects. This is particularly noticeable in cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies where herbal/traditional ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in the Philippines

    ... to circulate in the Philippines, mobility restrictions have been significantly relaxed compared to at the height of the pandemic. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in common illnesses like coughs, colds, and ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Mexico

    ... a top priority; this trend has endured post-pandemic. Therefore, demand for products related to personal care and personal protection has continued to increase. With the continuous use of products to wash hands or disinfect, skin ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in the United Kingdom

    ... continues to exacerbate stress levels. The heightened level of anxiety caused by the strain on consumers’ disposable incomes has resulted in a rise in the number of consumers struggling to sleep. According to Euromonitor International’s ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Italy

    ... is continuing to show decline. The fall in category sales can be attributed to several factors, including the decrease in anxiety and stress due to the end of restrictions and the return to normality after ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Japan

    ... categories, which is expected to result in stability in the category overall in retail current value terms in 2024. However, performances are set to vary across categories. For instance, there are few categories in dermatologicals ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Chile

    ... use to alleviate vaccination-related symptoms. However, as the urgency of the pandemic subsided, so did the demand for these products. Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Chile report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Italy

    ... growth. The increase in the elderly age group, which is more prone to constipation, is a driving factor in demand for laxatives. In addition, the increase in remote work, which has become a permanent feature ... Read More

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