Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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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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Consumer Health in Lithuania
... to a stabilised consumer base following a temporary boost by migration from Ukraine and other countries. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Lithuania report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Lithuania
... they seek solutions that they believe will act quickly and effectively. However, they will often turn to herbal/traditional alternatives when seeking to tackle soft symptoms of various ailments and diseases. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Norway
... the largest OTC consumer health category in Norway, and, as such, struggled with rising maturity before the COVID-19 crisis. During the pandemic and post-pandemic periods, the category has experienced significant swings in performance, with social ... Read More
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Analgesics in Norway
... years had seen booming growth, following the “return to normal” after the COVID-19 crisis. Demographic factors, primarily an ageing population, combined with lifestyle habits, such as an increase screen exposure, sedentary lifestyles, and work pressure/stress ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Latvia
... adding some movement to value growth but to a lesser extent than in 2023. Whilst spending more time at home during the pandemic, Latvian consumers became increasingly aware of the different types of dermatologicals, including ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Latvia
... to stagnate due to maturity and economic uncertainty. Consumers remain cautious with expenditure and are choosing more affordable options when they feel necessary. Price inflation continues to underpin current value growth although inflation has fallen ... Read More
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Analgesics in Lithuania
... sales. Paediatric analgesics are well-received as the major measure against fevers - a common condition seen in children during seasonal colds and flu. This is helping sales of Ibuprom and Nurofen, appealing to users due ... Read More
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Analgesics in Slovakia
... of OTC analgesics at the end of 2022/early-2023, particularly in the paediatric segment, due to widespread shortages. Media coverage of the shortages, especially of key brands like Panadol and Nurofen, led to panic buying, exacerbating ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Slovakia
... significantly lower than average rate of 11.5% recorded in 2023, many Slovak consumers remain cautious in their spending and are increasingly turning to private label ranges and generics. This shift is especially evident in categories ... Read More
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