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Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

Published Sep 22, 2025
Length 108 Pages
SKU # EP20439493

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In 2024, consumer health in the Czech Republic recorded modest growth, shaped by persistent supply chain challenges and intermittent shortages of key non-prescription medicines, particularly systemic analgesics and cold remedies. Despite these difficulties, resilient demand supported areas such as vitamins and dietary supplements, sports nutrition and digestive health, which continued to perform well. The partial amendment to the Act on Medicines, in effect since mid-2024, was intended to improv...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Czech Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management and Wellbeing.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Table of Contents

108 Pages
Consumer Health in the Czech Republic
Euromonitor International
September 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer Health in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for Consumer Health?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2020-2025
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2020-2025
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2025
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
APPENDIX
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2024-2025
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Supply chain disruptions ease, yet demand remains volatile
Sanofi retains leadership, Haleon strengthens position in topical pain relief
Pharmacies dominate distribution, but online channels expand rapidly
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stable growth expected, with topical formats driving resilience
Digitalisation and online distribution to expand consumer access
New opportunities from regulatory change and alternative pain management
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2025
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2022-2025
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Supply of antihistamines improves, though production delays persist
Multinationals dominate, while local brands seize short-term gains
Pharmacies remain dominant, but e-commerce continues to expand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest but steady growth outlook
Smarter distribution and expanding e-commerce
Allergy prevalence shaped by climate change
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Solid performance across all categories
Innovation and brand competition sustain momentum
Pharmacies dominate distribution, while e-commerce gradually expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Stable expansion supported by lifestyle and demographic factors
Digitalisation and AI integration in retail
Gradual expansion of herbal digestive remedies
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DERMATOLOGICALS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Stable performance across key categories while paediatric dermatologicals lead growth
Private label expands alongside branded leaders
Pharmacies dominate, but e-commerce accelerates
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued growth supported by lifestyle and environmental factors
Digitalisation and AI-driven engagement
Trust, safety and brand loyalty as key growth drivers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Erratic evolution of the category continues in 2025
Category faces growing competition from newer alternatives
Distribution remains largely limited to pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Proposed vaping restrictions may create new opportunities for NRTs
Innovation and personalisation to attract disengaged consumers
Stricter tobacco regulation to support category resilience
CATEGORY INDICATORS
Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2025
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2022-2025
Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SLEEP AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive value growth, despite competition from dietary supplements
Competition intensifies, but Persen maintains leadership
Pharmacies dominate, while e-commerce steadily expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outlook remains positive with steady growth expected
Digital sleep solutions to complement traditional products
Private label expansion to heighten competition
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2020-2025
Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2025
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2022-2025
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2025-2030
EYE CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Eye care category records healthy growth
Established brands face mounting pressure from private label
Pharmacies remain dominant, while online channels show momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovations and lifestyle shifts to sustain demand
AI-driven tools to enhance personalisation
Smart packaging and biotech innovations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2025
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2022-2025
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WOUND CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for wound care supported by outdoor activities
Hartmann-Rico maintains leadership while private label brands expand
Pharmacies and grocery retailers dominate, while e-commerce gains traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outlook remains positive but modest
E-commerce set to expand further
Sustainability and innovation to attract consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
VITAMINS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Category is fuelled by demand for single vitamins
Established players retain leadership amid new entries
E-commerce continues its expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outlook is set to remain positive over the forecast period
Wider integration of AI tools in product innovation and packaging
Innovative delivery formats set to expand consumer base
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Further growth for dietary supplements
Fragmented but competitive landscape
E-commerce gaining more strength against traditional distribution channels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy growth is expected over the forecast period
Digitally-driven, consumer-centric market
Rise of biotech products targeting longevity and well-being
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
OTC obesity treatments record strongest growth
Supply side shaped by mix of local and international brands
Distribution landscape becomes increasingly diverse
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increased visibility will support future growth
AI-powered personalisation across weight management and wellbeing products
Healthier food trends may reshape demand
CATEGORY DATA
Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SPORTS NUTRITION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition continues to boom
Competitive landscape shaped by strong domestic and D2C players
E-commerce dominates while discounters expand
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook set to continue
Increasing penetration of personalised nutrition and nutrigenomics
Clean-label innovation and functional ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Value sales supported by consumer preference for natural solutions
Competitive environment stable but space for dynamic newcomers
Pharmacies maintain dominance while e-commerce expands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Continued positive trajectory expected
Innovation to shape future offerings
Fragmented competitive landscape with rising private label brands
CATEGORY DATA
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Moderate growth after a period of volatility
Multibrand portfolios reinforce competitive strength
Pharmacies dominate, but e-commerce gains momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady but modest outlook for sales
Innovation to enhance engagement and functionality
Falling birth rates remain a structural challenge
CATEGORY DATA
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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