Category: Over-the-Counter Drugs
Portugal Over-the-Counter Drugs
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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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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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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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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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