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Consumer Health in Dominican Republic

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Sep 23, 2025
Length 87 Pages
SKU # EP20439486

Description

Consumer health is maintaining positive, steady value sales in the Dominican Republic in 2025. This is being driven by consumers showing an increasingly preventive attitude toward their personal health, such as through a more active lifestyle, a greater willingness to consume dietary supplements, and a focus on general health and wellbeing through factors such as digestive health. Regarding the latter, among the compounds gaining increasing popularity among Dominican consumers, are products cont...

Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Dominican 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.

Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

87 Pages
Consumer Health in Dominican Republic
Euromonitor International
September 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER HEALTH IN DOMINICAN 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 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
DISCLAIMER
DEFINITIONS
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for systemic analgesics driven by acute respiratory infections and endemic tropical diseases
Generic options like MK show strong positioning in analgesics with a competitive pricing strategy and attribute enhancements
The state-runed pharmacy chain Del Pueblo (of the people) puts pressure on private chains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Despite high penetration of analgesics, there is still room for growth in sales with specific demographic segmentation
Rapid absorption technolgy and long-lasting relief claims lead product introductions in the Dominican analgesic market
The use of stronger analgesics is more common among Dominican consumers amid potential regulatory changes and easier access to prescription drugs
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 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
While seasonality is still pronounced in cases of colds and respiratory illnesses, climate change is beginning to influence a broader incidence throughout the year
Dominicans seek balance between price and effectiveness in cough and cold medicines
Product availability is expanding to more popular areas
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Changing environmental conditions are driving sustained growth in the category
More potent formulas, multi-symptom relief, and faster-assimilating formats are leading the way in innovation
The preference for remedies with natural compounds finds greater space in cough syrups
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 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Poor local eating habits support demand for digestive products
Ciruelax goes beyond its reactive use and appeals to a strategy of positioning preventive digestive health
E-commerce gains ground among Dominicans as an alternative to finding competitive prices, especially for long-term medical treatments
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
No significant dietary changes are expected among Dominicans in the short term, which will favour ongoing demand for digestive products
Innovations in digestive enzymes improve their assimilation technology and respond to more specific needs
Increasing interest in digestive dietary supplements could potentially slow the growth in sales of over-the-counter digestive medications
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 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
The impact of climate change and the rising prevalence of pediatric dermatological conditions are driving demand in the category
Canesten V strengthens its positioning with a broad distribution, portfolio breadth, and normalisation of the dialogue on women's intimate health
Broad offering of lower-priced generic dermatological options strengthens the pharmacy channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Greater visibility of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or atopic dermatitis favours the development of the category
Dominican consumers demand broader symptomatic treatment options and faster results
Physical activity is increasing in line with current generational behaviours, also driving the demand for antifungal dermatological products
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 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WOUND CARE IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Category supported by increased promotion of sports activities, particularly aimed at younger generations
Nexcare is betting on a microsegmentation strategy
Pharmacies lead in wound care distribution, relying on a broad portfolio that includes generic options
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Changes in demographic composition favor sustained growth in wound care
Particular skin care needs are incorporated into wound care innovations
Sustainability trends are still lacking in wound care in the Dominican Republic
CATEGORY DATA
Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
VITAMINS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Vitamin consumption in the Dominican Republic is a habit that continues to be intensified by the search for more specific attributes
Bayer AG maintains its lead in vitamins, with an increasing brand segmentation strategy
The tendency of Dominican consumers to independently research specific vitamin attributes favours the expansion of the e-commerce channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A favourable economic context for greater penetration of vitamins
Innovative vitamin assimilation technologies aim for rapid and effective results
Despite the growing association between vitamin consumption and potential health benefits, consumers still show deficiencies in vitamin intake
CATEGORY DATA
Table 42 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 44 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for dietary supplements is driven by the search for digestive and mental health benefits.
In dietary supplementation, the industry focuses on age targeting and relies on recommendations from health professionals to drive sales
The search for scientific validation in dietary supplements favours the positioning of the pharmacy channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing preventive health focus among Dominicans and the positive macroeconomic context favour the penetration of dietary supplements
Nutritional supplements innovate with technologies that claim to improve their assimilation levels
The local government expands preventive health support programmes to include dietary supplements
CATEGORY DATA
Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 50 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 51 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Stagnation in weight management products due to easy access to alternative prescription options
Abbott Laboratories Inc. strengthens its position in nutritional supplement drinks
Direct selling is still relevant in weight management and wellbeing, but is losing ground to the expansion of physical retailers in wellness products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Obesity is a problem that is expected to continue to have an impact, but weight management and wellness product companies are failing to capitalise on it
Weight management and wellbeing are more regularly integrated with the use of technological tools
The adoption of healthy lifestyle habits still has a long way to go in the Dominican Republic
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 57 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SPORTS NUTRITION IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sports nutrition continues to grow in demand in the Dominican market, driven by the expansion of its positioning
Leading brands aim to expand their packaging variety and highlight natural formulations
Sports nutrition grows in coverage with the support of pharmacy chains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing awareness of preventive health care is driving demand for sports nutrition
Innovations are expected to include claims of multifunctionality that will appeal to a mass market
Development opportunities in sports nutrition for formulations with plant-based compounds
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 63 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Appreciation for herbal products stems from cultural tradition and is strengthened by the growing trend toward valuing natural ingredients
Herbalife remains a leader in herbal products, but faces growing challenges in connecting with new generations of Dominican consumers
Pharmacy chains are expanding their comprehensive health and wellness positioning with a growing portfolio of natural/herbal products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The perception of the health benefits of natural herbal formulations is expanding among new generations of Dominicans
Offering of botanical adaptogens in early stages of penetration in the Dominican market
Talks about the possible decriminalisation of cannabis and hemp are growing in the country
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2020-2025
Table 69 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2025-2030
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Changes in environmental climate conditions impact pediatric conditions in the Dominican Republic
In a highly competitive category, local brands are gaining ground with improved formulations
Parents prioritise the recommendations of healthcare professionals when choosing pediatric medications, thus strengthening their purchasing habits at pharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Parents with greater preventive health behaviours and a favorable economic environment favour the growth of children's consumer health
Personalisation and packaging innovation aim to achieve a better connection with children
Legislative reforms aim to improve nutrition for children
CATEGORY DATA
Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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