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

  • Global Pharma and Cetirizine OTC Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

    ... angioedema, and urticaria.[1] It is a major metabolite of hydroxyzine, and a racemic selective H1 receptor antagonist. According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Pharma and Cetirizine OTC market size was valued ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in the United Kingdom

    ... of consumer health, these issues are starting to soften in 2024, leading to a slowdown in unit price hikes. As such, retail value growth recorded by consumer health in the UK is marginally slower compared ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Mexico

    ... available in different channels, including pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores, and even small local grocers, which makes them easily accessible to the population. It is common for Mexican consumers not to go to the doctor for ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in the United Arab Emirates

    ... increase in the local population due to a rising number of expatriates entering the market for work and unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals. These factors are benefiting the overall industry, with certain categories being more ... Read More

  • Global Insomnia Therapeutics Drugs Industry Trends Analysis Report 2024, Forecast to 2032 (Broken Down by Type, End User, Regional Analysis, and Competitive Landscape)

    ... by conducting both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market, sharing concrete numbers and thorough insights from different market segments. The quantitative analysis includes both historical and forecast data of various market segments, while the ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in France

    ... progression. In light of a challenging economic environment, French households are increasingly favouring prescribed OTC products in order to benefit from reimbursement. This shift positively impacts pure OTC products but does not translate into sufficient ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Algeria

    ... yet well developed in the country, which leaves many Algerians reliant on digestive remedies. Local cuisine, which is often rich and heavy, plays a significant role in sustaining demand for these products. Growing awareness of ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in France

    ... favour natural, organic, and local products as a psychological refuge across various markets, including packaged food, non-alcoholic drinks, fresh food, and consumer healthcare. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in France report offers a comprehensive guide to ... Read More

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

    ... normalisation after the extreme double-digit growth brought about by the “tripledemic” in 2022. While most paediatric and adult cough and cold categories are expected to see slight negative growth in 2024, overall decline is mainly ... Read More

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

    ... some consumers turned to these products to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19. With the pandemic coming to an end in 2023 the market demand is stabilising. This category is relatively seasonal and is most in ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in the US

    ... are increasingly seeking out natural products to reduce their exposure to the chemical ingredients in standard products. This trend is also being driven by the increasing number of vegans in the US, leading to higher ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in El Salvador

    ... remains highly seasonal, while climate change is stimulating the popularity of antihistamines/allergy remedies and topical antifungals. The popularity of vitamins and dietary supplements, while more significant than pre-pandemic years, is focused among higher income consumers. ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Algeria

    ... unit prices, driven by inflationary pressures, has resulted in considerable growth in retail value terms across the consumer health sector. However, this growth is somewhat distorted, as it reflects price hikes rather than volume expansion. ... Read More

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

    ... for the category remains positive, with most product segments experiencing consistent expansion in both volume and current value terms throughout the year. Algerian consumers remain particularly sensitive to the early symptoms of coughs, colds, and ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Azerbaijan

    ... especially those linked to human-to-human contact such as antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments. However, some products are still struggling due to the prevailing economic pressures facing many households. Hair loss treatments, for example, is seeing ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in France

    ... the pandemic years of 2020-2021 was driven by heightened stress, anxiety, and insomnia, which resulted from lockdowns, remote working, home-schooling, and job security fears. Euromonitor International's Sleep Aids in France report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in the US

    ... of 2020 and 2021, when many consumers faced severe stress-related insomnia. While the soft performances seen from 2022 can be seen as a gradual return to the pre-pandemic level of sales, the overall sleep space ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in France

    ... under increasing stress, brought about by global political events and a somewhat gloomy economic context, as well as the fuller return to offices and other work sites. These factors are pushing up stress levels and ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Azerbaijan

    ... price of basic goods and services putting a strain on consumers’ incomes. Furthermore, in value terms sales are suffering from the fact that consumers are tending to choose those analgesics that are sold at more ... Read More

  • Analgesics in the US

    ... analgesics, sales of which are still rebounding from the high growth established during 2022’s “tripledemic”, which led sales of paediatric analgesics to skyrocket. In systemic adult analgesics, aspirin and naproxen are expected to continue to ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Algeria

    ... on an occasional basis. However, as education and awareness surrounding self-medication increase, consumers are gradually more inclined to treat pain themselves rather than seek the advice of a medical professional. This shift reflects a growing ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in France

    ... and 2024. In terms of volume sales, however, dermatologicals is hindered by the ongoing crisis in dermatology within the country. Appointments with one of the 4,000 dermatologists in France often require considerable waiting time. The ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Azerbaijan

    ... symptoms that impacted the digestive system. Additionally, the stress and sedentary lifestyles created by the pandemic also created digestive complaints such as constipation and diarrhoea. In 2023 the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 health ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Azerbaijan

    ... effects than standard consumer health products, with this being especially true for sleep aids. Herbal/traditional products are also benefiting from increased exposure through social media platforms such as Instagram, with brands and suppliers able to ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in the US

    ... new product development in recent years, due to growing traction in adjacent digestive wellness-oriented vitamins and supplements spaces. An increasing priority is also being seen for digestive health, partially brought about by an increase in ... Read More

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