Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Sleep Aids in Finland
... experienced in the last few years have led to a significant increase in the incidence of stress and anxiety and disruption to normal sleep patterns. Finns have particularly sought melatonin-based products positioned as offering help ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Portugal
... disorders and a deterioration in sleep quality. The increasing amount of time spent on electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets, particularly before bedtime, is having a negative effect on sleep patterns. This is part ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Portugal
... smoking spaces is encouraging people to quit smoking. According to the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) the number of consultations for smoking cessation increased by 35% in 2022, although this was still below the pre-pandemic levels. ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Finland
... are facing different fortunes – sales of cough and cold products are suffering more than allergy care sales. The overall decrease for the category is partly a result of the very strong performance seen earlier ... Read More
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Analgesics in the Netherlands
... is likely to be an increased demand for effective pain management solutions. Dutch consumers are also increasingly willing to invest in more advanced analgesic formats that promise more faster relief while minimising risks associated with ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in the Netherlands
... new product development. However, recent years have seen a shift in behaviour, with more individuals opting for safe OTC solutions rather than consulting a doctor. Increased online and in-store advice is also helping consumers make ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Spain
... 2024. Indeed, sales in 2024 are slightly improved from 2023. An increasing number of consumers are adapting their priorities to place a stronger focus on self-worth and self-care. Added to which, the era of the ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in the Netherlands
... of insomnia. Dutch consumers are leading increasingly busy and stressful lifestyles, resulting in a growing number of people experiencing sleep difficulties. Over the review period, demand for information on sleep aids has surged as insomnia ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Spain
... the COVID-19 pandemic, when enhanced health and wellbeing trends emerged. Levels of stress among the population at the time also led to instances of insomnia and sleep disorders. Post-pandemic, we also see these trends continuing. ... Read More
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Health and Wellness in Norway
... food and a range of drinks on their health and wellbeing. The virus disproportionately affected those with underlying health conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, making people more conscious of the need to take care ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Spain
... also supported by herbal remedies in areas such as digestive remedies and vitamins and dietary supplements. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Spain report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in the Netherlands
... This is being driven by increased social activity, irregular weather patterns and more frequent occurrences of colds and flu. These conditions are boosting sales of such remedies, resulting in notable growth. While price increases have ... Read More
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Consumer Health in the Netherlands
... being driven by a sustained demand for convenient solutions and products that offer quick relief or help prevent and treat pain. At the same time, factors such as population growth and barriers to accessing basic ... Read More
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Eye Care in the Netherlands
... amplifying demand for eye care as more Dutch consumers report symptoms of irritation. Video conferencing and virtual team meetings have become the norm for office workers, while usage of mobile phones increases year-on-year. Gaming and ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Spain
... due to the normalisation effect following the pandemic era sales spikes, and part of this is due to a relatively low incidence of influenza cases. Indeed, this category is highly dependent on the specifics of ... Read More
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Analgesics in Spain
... baseline demand overall, we note fewer incidences of influenza or COVID-19 in the past year than seen during the pandemic era (especially) and in the following period, as people were initially more susceptible to picking ... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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