Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Analgesics in Estonia
... but the market faces constraints due to a lack of significant innovation. This saturation is reflected in stable yet modest sales growth, with minimal differentiation between products. During the pandemic, there was a notable shift ... Read More
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Analgesics in Ireland
... However, growth steadily slowed afterwards, to see a negative performance towards the end of 2023. After the temporary uplift to sales, in 2024, the growth rate is set to moderate significantly, returning to a more ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Ireland
... This slowdown comes as consumer spending normalises after a post-pandemic surge. Nevertheless, consumer demand for consumer health products made from herbal/natural ingredients is already well-developed in Ireland, and this will continue to support the growth ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Estonia
... key categories are experiencing stagnation or even decline due to these challenges. Nevertheless, self-care remains a prevailing trend, with many consumers continuing to focus on vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal/traditional remedies as part of a ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Estonia
... dry skin. Over-the-counter solutions remain popular alongside more specialised dermatological products, reflecting a normalised but consistent market demand. This steady interest is driven by lifestyle factors and stress-related skin conditions, which continue to affect co... ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Finland
... expanded considerably, with a notable boost in areas such as topical analgesics and dermatologicals, for example. Digestive herbal remedies is doing particularly well as Finnish consumers continue to shift towards more natural solutions. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Portugal
... volumes in most categories. The preventive health trend is developing well, and this is having a positive impact on consumer health purchases, notably mineral supplements, multivitamins and probiotics. Sleep aids remain a very dynamic category ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Finland
... which has boosted sales of antiparasitic products. This problem was rare until 2022 but has exploded since then. There was a pause on most new product development activity during the COVID-19 crisis, but with the ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Portugal
... visible among younger mid-to-high income earners in urban areas, as these products are usually more expensive than their conventional counterparts. In addition, young adults in urban areas tend to be more informed about the possible ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Portugal
... underpinning demand for a range of digestive remedies. Difficulties in accessing the public health system is also resulting in the search for products that offer immediate relief, prior to getting a medical appointment. Portuguese consumers ... Read More
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Analgesics in Portugal
... line with higher logistics and raw materials costs. Whilst inflation has fallen in Portugal, the rate in 2024 is still above recent historic levels. Retail volume sales have declined following two years of dynamic growth ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Portugal
... have led to more prolific symptoms in the post-pandemic era, as consumers had not been exposed to viruses for a significant period due to home seclusion and mask-wearing. Respiratory infections, as well as cold, cough ... Read More
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Analgesics in Finland
... the dramatic changes to consumer lifestyles resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. With the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, many consumers panic bought these products and stocked up. Then demand fell in 2021, as consumers first ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Finland
... COVID-19 related restrictions, while others have been boosted by the revival of stressful, hectic lifestyles amongst Finnish consumers, which has resulted in an increasing number of Finns suffering from digestive issues such as heartburn and ... Read More
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Eye Care in Portugal
... pollen were reported in the spring of 2024, exacerbated by the Sahara Dust phenomenon which led to higher respiratory problems. According to the Portuguese Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SPAIC), a growing number of ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Portugal
... to meet growing demand, which has also put upward pressure on prices. Consumers are suffering with a growing range of skin issues, some caused by the rising incidence of allergies. The self-medication trend is encouraging ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Finland
... are increasingly opting for generics and basic offerings. At the same time other categories, including vitamins and dietary supplements, digestive remedies, and sports nutrition, are performing more robustly. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Finland report ... Read More
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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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