Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Europe Over-the-Counter Drugs
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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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Digestive Remedies in the Czech Republic
... heartburn remedies stabilised in the first quarter of the year following a period of shortages for some medication. Given there were no major shortages, consumers were able to access the products they need. The difficult ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Hungary
... of advertising and promotion is limiting sales with many consumers unaware of NRT smoking cessation aids and how they can help them stop smoking. Indeed, Hungarians often try alternative ways to quit smoking, such as ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Denmark
... trend encouraged more individuals to include herbal/traditional products in their daily routines. Although inflation in Denmark was notably lower in 2024 compared to the previous years, a portion of the value growth still resulted from ... Read More
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Analgesics in Croatia
... retail volume growth into solid value growth. Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Croatia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Denmark
... with lower inflation and a reduction in interest rates, has fostered a more optimistic consumer sentiment. Although many consumers are prioritising expenditures on travel and experiences, consumer health has not been significantly affected by these ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... significant product price increases, particularly as input material costs rise amidst geopolitical crises in the wider region and globally. This inflationary environment restricts consumer spending and limits the growth potential of many consumer health categories. ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Croatia
... has brought clear benefits to Croatia’s economy, local consumers witnessed additional price increases following the switch from the national currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) to the Euro. Overall, consumer health in Croatia is managing to stay ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... health. The demands of frequent travel, commuting, and professional obligations have led to an increased awareness of the importance of digestive wellbeing. As digestive discomfort can severely affect daily functioning, the importance of digestive remedies ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Croatia
... habits, limited physical activity and predominantly sedentary behaviours. These factors have resulted in common digestive issues such as indigestion, heartburn, bloating and constipation. While increased access to information through social media has educated consumers about ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Croatia
... Local consumers are increasingly focused on achieving and maintaining healthy, radiant skin, which drives demand for both beauty and personal skin care products as well as medicated and non-medicated dermatological offerings. The trend towards well-groomed ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Greece
... widespread geopolitical uncertainty. The rise in demand is not only driven by new consumers entering the category but also by an increase in the frequency of use by existing consumers. There is a very low ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Hungary
... Consumers rely on the recommendations of pharmacists for dermatological problems. However, with high inflation eroding purchasing power in recent years, some consumers have chosen to go without these products if they do not consider them ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Bulgaria
... slower pace than the previous year. Price sensitivity among Bulgarian consumers is a key factor influencing purchasing decisions when it comes to cough, cold, and allergy (hay fever) remedies. As a result, many Bulgarians opted ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in the Czech Republic
... brought on by high costs of living and geopolitical conflicts. Sleep aids face challenges from rising average retail prices, as well as the growing number of alternatives in the form of dietary supplements and herbal ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Bulgaria
... a significant increase in the number of mosquitoes across the country. As a result, antipruritics are in higher demand to treat bites on the skin. In areas near water, such as around the Danube and ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Croatia
... have led local consumers to exercise caution when spending on non-essential items, including more expensive versions of herbal/traditional consumer health products. Despite these challenges, the category is seeing solid retail value growth in 2024, and ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Croatia
... flu seasons in Croatia were notably mild. This was largely attributed to increased home confinement, restrictions on public life and government mandates for masking and social distancing. The heightened focus on personal hygiene and preventive ... Read More
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