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

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in the Netherlands

    ... adult smokers continues to decline. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products, such as patches, gums, and lozenges, remain relatively expensive, with recent price increases further dampening demand. Another factor impacting the market is the rising popularity ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Dominican Republic

    ... impact on profit margins. The local climate is high in humidity and this leads to common skin conditions such as athletes' foot and ringworm, as well as pityriasis versicolor, which is a fungus caused by ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in the Netherlands

    ... a steady rise in the number of people affected by these conditions in recent years. As Dutch consumers become more informed about their options, they feel increasingly confident in choosing OTC products without consulting a ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in the Netherlands

    ... ingredients. This trend reflects a broader shift towards natural solutions in consumer healthcare. Herbal dermatological products, for example, are experiencing robust growth, as promotions target individuals suffering from skin irritation. With a high proportion of ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Dominican Republic

    ... and look to adopt a more natural and holistic approach to their overall health, there is continued demand for herbal/traditional products. Organic is gaining value share, though it only represents a small proportion of value ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Spain

    ... other industries such as beauty and personal care. This is notable in the case of hair loss treatments, for example, as hair care is increasingly incorporating special hair loss shampoos and medicated shampoos. Similarly, skin ... Read More

  • Global OTC Anti-Infective Drug Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2024-2030

    ... demand in downstream market, the OTC Anti-Infective Drug is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 39160 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.6% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Bulgaria

    ... down through the generations. Moreover, the healthy living trend is slowly expanding throughout the country with a growing number of consumers shifting their focus towards more natural and herbal products to treat conditions and support ... Read More

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

    ... during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the demand for cold and flu remedies still peaks during seasonal outbreaks, allergy-related remedies have become a consistent driver of consumer demand, especially as allergies are becoming ... Read More

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

    ... of flu, increasing consumer awareness regarding preventive measures. Concurrently, products that effectively address flu symptoms are also being heavily advertised. Despite a significant flu outbreak towards the end of the review period, cough and cold ... Read More

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

    ... continued to extend. Although volume growth remained positive, it was somewhat lower than value growth due to the lingering effects of high inflation from the previous two years. However, inflation in 2024 was significantly more ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in the Czech Republic

    ... are several factors driving sales of these products, including rising stress levels and the increasing number of problems with scalp or hair loss, which are affecting both younger and older consumers. Consumers are looking for ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Georgia

    ... of herbal and traditional options available within these segments However, the selection of herbal and traditional products remains relatively modest compared to the continually expanding range of non-herbal and traditional offerings. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Malaysia

    ... more active lifestyles as people spent more time outside the home. As parents had less time to frequently change their babies’ nappies, the incidence of nappy rash increased, leading to greater reliance on effective rash ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Greece

    ... Leading brands like Vian’s Depon posted very strong increases in retail current value sales as a result of increases in retail selling prices in 2023. As their wholesale prices increase further in 2024, this is ... Read More

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

    ... particularly pronounced due to ongoing inflation. The primary driver behind the rising prices is the increased costs associated with financial intermediation in importing finished products and raw materials. Volume growth is influenced by the early ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in the Czech Republic

    ... heartburn remedies stabilised in the first quarter of the year following a period of shortages for some medication. Given there were no major shortages, consumers were able to access the products they need. The difficult ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Bolivia

    ... in terms of volume, reflecting positive indices, while value sales are driven by considerable inflationary pressures in the country. This inflation affects dermatological products in general. The rise in prices is primarily due to increased ... Read More

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Hungary

    ... of advertising and promotion is limiting sales with many consumers unaware of NRT smoking cessation aids and how they can help them stop smoking. Indeed, Hungarians often try alternative ways to quit smoking, such as ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Denmark

    ... trend encouraged more individuals to include herbal/traditional products in their daily routines. Although inflation in Denmark was notably lower in 2024 compared to the previous years, a portion of the value growth still resulted from ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Canada

    ... wary of the potential effects of using artificial chemicals, especially over the longer term, and turning to more natural alternatives. Herbal/traditional topical analgesics is expected to lead growth, with rising demand primarily being driven by ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Croatia

    ... retail volume growth into solid value growth. Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Croatia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Denmark

    ... with lower inflation and a reduction in interest rates, has fostered a more optimistic consumer sentiment. Although many consumers are prioritising expenditures on travel and experiences, consumer health has not been significantly affected by these ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    ... significant product price increases, particularly as input material costs rise amidst geopolitical crises in the wider region and globally. This inflationary environment restricts consumer spending and limits the growth potential of many consumer health categories. ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Croatia

    ... has brought clear benefits to Croatia’s economy, local consumers witnessed additional price increases following the switch from the national currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) to the Euro. Overall, consumer health in Croatia is managing to stay ... Read More

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