Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Middle East Over-the-Counter Drugs
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Consumer Health in Oman
... range of generics. OTC categories remain popular as consumers become more proactive about health. Herbal/traditional categories are benefiting from demand for natural products and improved consumer education. Overall, consumers are taking a more holistic approach ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Israel
... daily basis. This has prompted good sales growth in topical germicidals aimed at solving fungal complaints and other skin and nail problems. In addition, products such as haemorrhoid treatments and antipruritics have also benefitted from ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Israel
... 20% according to the Bank of Israel. However, in line with most of 2023, the Israeli Government sought to get inflation under control and, by the end of 2023, inflation also saw a drop, to ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Israel
... fever) remedies category is set to register good volume growth over 2024 as parents continue to buy products for their children to help relieve discomfort. A hot, dry and dusty climate, coupled with destruction and ... Read More
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Eye Care in Israel
... eye care as people suffer increasingly from eye irritation or dry eye due to prolonged screen exposure. Intensive reading of the daily news broadcasts covering the Israel-Hamas war is also a factor driving sales of ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Israel
... the events of 7 October 2023. An increase in sleep disorders due to concerns surrounding the Israel-Hamas war has been a major reason for an increase in volume and value growth in sleep aids and ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Israel
... and need to take diarrhoeal remedies to help to calm some of the symptoms. In addition, a hot and dusty climate can support diseases which tend to attack the digestive system, particularly when eating out ... Read More
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Analgesics in Israel
... stress related headaches due to worries about friends and family, the worry about being called up to serve in the army and concern about the future in general. As people have started to suffer more ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Israel
... rise in smoking since the COVID-19 crisis and related confinement. This has meant a slowdown in volume growth of NRT smoking cessation aids over 2024. A rise in tension for many consumers, who had previously ... Read More
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Analgesics in Saudi Arabia
... especially if they have been previously recommended by a pharmacist or doctor. Analgesics continue to be used as a first-line medicine for pain relief, addressing a variety of issues such as muscle aches, headaches, pain ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in Saudi Arabia
... dermatologicals, including antifungals, nappy (diaper) rash treatments, antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments, antipruritics, cold sore treatments and haemorrhoid treatments. In particular, the leading brand in nappy (diaper) rash treatments, Bepanthen Ointment (Saudi International Trading C... ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia
... and wellness goals, and business fulfilling this purpose. As per Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the country aims to localise various industries, including the pharmaceutical sector. This is to enhance the Kingdom's self-sufficiency in producing essential ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in Saudi Arabia
... has traditionally been rather low, the pandemic resulted in many people consulting their pharmacists for advice on the best ways to relax and sleep better, resulting in a surge in demand in 2020. Although lives ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Saudi Arabia
... Products notably impacted by price rises include two of the largest value segments, antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) and cough remedies, along with decongestant rubs, and pharyngeal preparations covering a wide range of brands such as Clara, ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in Saudi Arabia
... and Drug Authority (SFDA) has revealed facts and information about food allergies and their causes, with 50% of food allergy cases the result of eating outside of the home. One local limited-service restaurant chain faced ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in Saudi Arabia
... topical analgesics, herbal/traditional digestive remedies, and herbal/traditional dietary supplements. Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Saudi Arabia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides ... Read More
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NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Saudi Arabia
... Saudi Arabia. Therefore, overall demand for the category remains low and declining in 2024, with only NRT patches the main format registering sales. In addition, a limited number of brands and lack of variety in ... Read More
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Eye Care in Saudi Arabia
... mainly driven by standard eye care. Several factors contribute to demand for eye care in Saudi Arabia, including prolonged exposure to digital screens, leading to a greater proportion of the population developing eye health problems, ... Read More
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Sleep Aids in the United Arab Emirates
... products that support better sleep outcomes. As these technologies continue to evolve, their role in driving consumer spend on sleep aids is likely to expand further. Euromonitor International's Sleep Aids in United Arab Emirates report ... Read More
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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in the United Arab Emirates
... Arab Emirates experienced an unprecedented flood (in an area that rarely sees rain), which had widespread effects across the region. The flood, caused by unparalleled rainfall, led to extensive waterlogging and stagnant water accumulation in ... Read More
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Dermatologicals in the United Arab Emirates
... strong focus on beauty in the United Arab Emirates is driving a surge in dermatology clinics, reflecting increased consumer demand for both aesthetic and medical dermatological treatments. Procedures such as laser therapy, chemical peels, and ... Read More
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Analgesics in the United Arab Emirates
... 2024, Panadol (GSK Consumer Healthcare) launched an advertising campaign in the United Arab Emirates, promoting its use for minor pains, such as bumps from furniture or even pre-emptively taking it before painful cosmetic treatments. Influential ... Read More
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Digestive Remedies in the United Arab Emirates
... wellness influencers aligns with evolving consumer preferences for natural and effective remedies. Euromonitor International's Digestive Remedies in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a ... Read More
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Herbal/Traditional Products in the United Arab Emirates
... is home to a diverse range of cultures, resulting in a wide variety of herbal/traditional products from around the world. Many cultures in the United Arab Emirates use foods and ingredient combinations such as lemon, ... Read More
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Consumer Health in the United Arab Emirates
... increase in the local population due to a rising number of expatriates entering the market for work and unprecedented levels of tourist arrivals. These factors are benefiting the overall industry, with certain categories being more ... Read More
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