Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Consumer Health in Ukraine
... with the population aged 0-12 years remaining well-below pre-invasion levels, which in turn continues to have a negative impact on demand for paediatric consumer health. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Ukraine report offers a comprehensive ... Read More
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Analgesics in Switzerland
... immunity as a result of lower viral transmission rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increase in colds and flu, the use of analgesics for symptom relief, such as body aches and fever reduction, is ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Ukraine
... of digestive remedies plummeted in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While the category has seen strong growth in current value terms in 2023 and 2024 this in part reflects the significant price increases seen ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Sweden
... the COVID-19 pandemic many Swedish consumers have prioritised spending more on travel and international holidays, and this is supporting sales in both these categories. Demand for motion sickness and diarrhoeal remedies was particularly high during ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Ukraine
... in Ukraine while foreign currency exchange rates have come under pressure, which has taken its toll on dermatologicals which relies on a number of imported products. This has placed a cap on volume growth as ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Slovenia
... the number of people affected by commonly transmitted coughs and colds. With the full reopening of society and return to schools and workplaces, the number of cough and cold cases are back to pre-pandemic levels ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Ukraine
... and traditional methods do not always help and therefore many people have been looking for other solutions. Rx sleep aids are usually only considered in more serious cases which leaves a gap in the market ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Serbia
... incidence of coughs and colds at the beginning of 2024. Unit prices continued to rise in line with the arrival of several new launches in 2023-24. The leading brand Prospan has launched a new syrup ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Switzerland
... potentially harmful chemical ingredients. These products benefit from the perception that they are safer and have fewer side effects compared to conventional OTC medications. However, Swiss medical authorities continue to caution consumers about the potential ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Sweden
... more time socialising outside the home, they were more exposed to environments which could lead to lice infestations. Similarly, hair loss treatments continued to see growth in 2024. With life back to normal after the ... Read More
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Analgesics in Serbia
... peaking during the cold and flu season. Consumers are more accustomed to buying analgesics since the pandemic, when these products were used to treat symptoms of COVID-19. However, due to its maturity volume growth is ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Switzerland
... influenced by the resurgence of travel following the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, laxatives and diarrhoeal remedies remain the largest subcategories within digestive remedies.. As Swiss consumers reconnect with their pre-pandemic lifestyles, social ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Serbia
... encouraging sales. Moreover, Serbians are getting better access to medical checkups and therefore advice from a doctor which is supporting sales of dermatologicals. Euromonitor International's Dermatologicals in Serbia report offers a comprehensive guide to the ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Slovenia
... rising prices due to inflation. Consumer demand for dermatologicals in Slovenia is largely driven by ongoing innovation and new product development by renowned manufacturers. The growth of e-commerce is also supporting the expansion of the ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Serbia
... previous generations treated illnesses. In this environment, with consumers preferring to purchase natural consumer health products, producers actively advertise the presence of herbal/traditional ingredients in their products. Herbal/traditional cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) pro... ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Serbia
... trend in Serbia and consumers’ efforts to adopt healthier lifestyles since the COVID-19 crisis. At the same time, busy lifestyles and the lack of time to invest in proper meal preparations is encouraging many local ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Sweden
... Consumption of herbal/traditional products has picked up in line with economic recovery. Retail volume growth increased in the two largest categories of herbal/traditional cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies and dietary supplements. Herbal/traditional topical ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Switzerland
... skin conditions, and a desire to avoid costly doctor visits are motivating Swiss consumers to seek OTC dermatological solutions, particularly in topical and vaginal antifungals. Euromonitor International's Dermatologicals in Switzerland report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Slovenia
... Despite this and demographic challenges facing the country, most areas of consumer health managed to remain in positive territory, registering minimal to moderate retail volume growth, which with price increases resulted in solid to strong ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Serbia
... years of steep inflation. Hence, price increases have not dented demand for consumer health products in 2024, with pharmacies reporting fewer consumer complaints about price increases. Brand loyalty to remains high in consumer health, especially ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Sweden
... in front of digital screens is being linked with sleep issues. The rate of growth was particularly high during the pandemic, when high levels of stress and anxiety and a decline in the amount of ... Read More
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Analgesics in Ukraine
... for alleviating different types of pain, reducing body temperature (eg ibuprofen and acetaminophen) and for thinning the blood in senior consumers in the case of aspirin. Volume sales of analgesics were hard hit following Russia's ... Read More
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Analgesics in Slovenia
... a result of lingering inflation. Several key factors continue to contribute to the stable consumer demand for analgesics, including the continued expansion of labour-intensive industries (mainly construction), the more intense fever season compared to 2023, ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Slovenia
... enzymes, which play a key role in breaking down food, and IBS treatments, they still have significant growth potential in 2024 due to growing consumer demand. The lingering effects of the inflation with significant product ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Switzerland
... linked to rising stress levels, sedentary lifestyles, excessive screen time, and the consumption of stimulants like nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. However, Swiss consumers remain cautious about using sleep aids, primarily due to concerns over potential ... Read More
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