Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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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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Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovenia
... standard non-herbal alternatives. Herbal medicine has deep roots in traditional Slovenian culture and following a surge in environmental consciousness and escalating interest in nature-aligned products, there is rising demand for herbal/traditional remedies. Social med... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Sweden
... highs of the pandemic, but there are diverging results depending on the category. Combination products, cough remedies and decongestants are all showing signs of normalisation. Medicated confectionery sales continue to decline as Swedes turn to ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Ukraine
... products – cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. In many countries there was an uptick in demand for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies in 2022 as fears around COVID-19 softened and restrictions ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ukraine
... brew tea made with self-picked herbs (eg camomile, valerian, yarrow, St John’s Wort, motherwort, rosehip, oak bark etc) to target a diverse range of health issues related to digestion, stress or skin complaints, among many ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Switzerland
... return to normal lifestyles following the pandemic. Cough remedies are expected to be the primary growth driver, as the transmission of viruses and flu frequently results in coughing that requires relief. While air quality across ... Read More
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Analgesics in Sweden
... concerns regarding the economy abated and inflation decreased significantly. The consumption of analgesics has returned to normal levels following the strong growth seen during the pandemic. Retail volume sales of adult analgesics have returned to ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Switzerland
... well within the Swiss National Bank’s target of below 2%. As a result, prices are expected to stay relatively stable. However, the high cost of living continues to impact Swiss households, particularly lower-income families, who ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Sweden
... for part of the year, some consumers were feeling more optimistic about their financial situation with many consumers preferring to spend money on travel and experiences. Consumer health products have fared well too with most ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Latvia
... return to their usual routines and adjust their purchasing habits demand for these OTC products is stabilising. Latvia is famous for its harsh winter climate, where the seasonal cold and flu season can last for ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Norway
... the increasingly stressful character of everyday life, sedentary work, the demands of working life, and increased use of smartphones and computers, including right before going to sleep, have contributed to a growing number of Norwegians ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Slovakia
... awareness among Slovak women regarding vaginal health and the risks associated with untreated fungal infections, coupled with an expanding range of product offerings, is significantly boosting demand for vaginal antifungals. At the same time. increased ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Slovakia
... These products are often perceived by consumers as safer alternatives to OTC medications, as they typically have fewer or no side effects compared to chemical-based treatments. This perception has led many parents to feel more ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Lithuania
... H2 blockers, with brands such as Nolpaza doing well in this situation. Nolpaza is praised for blocking the final step in the pathway of acid secretion in the stomach, while the former blocks only one ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Slovakia
... Ukraine and the rising cost of living, along with the excessive use of digital screens, have negatively impacted sleep patterns across the population. While an improving economy may contribute to a gradual easing of demand, ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Lithuania
... the industry, growth is largely generated by rising prices rather than higher volume sales. Euromonitor International's Dermatologicals in Lithuania report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway
... at a slower pace than the overall consumer health industry, despite developing from a relatively low base. The herbal/traditional products category is struggling to gain significant popularity in Norway due to a high degree of ... Read More
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