Global over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market 2025-2029

Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market 2025-2029

The over the counter (OTC) analgesics market is forecasted to grow by USD 7825.5 mn during 2024-2029, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The report on the over the counter (OTC) analgesics market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by growing aging population globally, increasing prevalence of pain-related conditions, and growing number of mergers and acquisitions activities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market size data, segment with regional analysis and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key companies. Reports have historic and forecast data.

Technavio's over the counter (OTC) analgesics market is segmented as below:

By Type

  • Internal
  • External
By Distribution Channel
  • Offline
  • Online
By Form Factor
  • Tablets and capsules
  • Topical
  • Syrups
  • Others
By Geographical Landscape
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Rest of World (ROW)
This study identifies the growing number of launches of otc analgesics as one of the prime reasons driving the over the counter (OTC) analgesics market growth during the next few years. Also, rising self-medication and awareness among consumers regarding otc drugs and growing presence of e-pharmacy will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on the over the counter (OTC) analgesics market covers the following areas:
  • Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market sizing
  • Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market forecast
  • Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market industry analysis
The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading over the counter (OTC) analgesics market vendors that include AKUMS, AstraZeneca Plc, Bayer AG, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Cardinal Health Inc., Cipla Inc., CV Sciences Inc., Endo International Plc, GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Medterra CBD, Novartis AG, Perrigo Co. Plc, Pfizer Inc., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, Sanofi SA, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Viatris Inc., and Weefsel Pharma. Also, the over the counter (OTC) analgesics market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive primary and secondary research. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.


  • Executive Summary
    • Market overview
      • Table Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
      • Table Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Technavio Analysis
    • Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
    • Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
    • Factors of disruption
    • Impact of drivers and challenges
  • Market Landscape
    • Market ecosystem
      • Table Data Table on - Parent Market
    • Market characteristics
    • Value chain analysis
  • Market Sizing
    • Market definition
    • Market segment analysis
    • Market size 2024
    • Market outlook: Forecast for 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
  • Historic Market Size
    • Global Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market 2019 - 2023
      • Table Historic Market Size - Data Table on Global Over The Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market 2019 – 2023 ($ million)
    • Type segment analysis 2019 - 2023
    • Distribution Channel segment analysis 2019 - 2023
    • Form Factor segment analysis 2019 - 2023
    • Geography segment analysis 2019 - 2023
    • Country segment analysis 2019 - 2023
  • Qualitative Analysis
    • Impact of AI on Global Over the Counter (OTC) Analgesics Market
  • Five Forces Analysis
    • Five forces summary
    • Bargaining power of buyers
    • Bargaining power of suppliers
    • Threat of new entrants
    • Threat of substitutes
    • Threat of rivalry
    • Market condition
  • Market Segmentation by Type
    • Market segments
      • Table Data Table on Type - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
    • Comparison by Type
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Type
    • Internal - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Internal - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Internal - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • External - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on External - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on External - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Type
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
  • Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
    • Market segments
      • Table Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
    • Comparison by Distribution Channel
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
    • Offline - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Online - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
  • Market Segmentation by Form Factor
    • Market segments
      • Table Data Table on Form Factor - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
    • Comparison by Form Factor
      • Table Data Table on Comparison by Form Factor
    • Tablets and capsules - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Tablets and capsules - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Tablets and capsules - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Topical - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Topical - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Topical - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Syrups - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Syrups - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Syrups - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Others - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Market opportunity by Form Factor
      • Table Data Table on Market opportunity by Form Factor ($ million)
  • Customer Landscape
    • Customer landscape overview
  • Geographic Landscape
    • Geographic segmentation
      • Table Data Table on Market share by geography 2024-2029 (%)
    • Geographic comparison
      • Table Data Table on Geographic comparison
    • North America - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Asia - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Asia - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Asia - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Germany - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • China - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • UK - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Canada - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Japan - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Japan - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Japan - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • France - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • India - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on India - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on India - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Brazil - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Brazil - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Brazil - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Italy - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
      • Table Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ million)
      • Table Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
    • Market opportunity by geography
      • Table Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
  • Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
    • Market drivers
      • Growing aging population globally
      • Increasing prevalence of pain-related conditions
      • Growing number of mergers and acquisitions activities
    • Market challenges
      • Growing number of product recalls
      • Presence of counterfeit OTC analgesic drugs
      • Rising competition from generic OTC analgesics
    • Impact of drivers and challenges
    • Market opportunities/restraints
      • Growing number of launches of OTC analgesics
      • Rising self-medication and awareness among consumers regarding OTC drugs
      • Growing presence of e-pharmacy
  • Competitive Landscape
    • Overview
    • Competitive Landscape
    • Landscape disruption
    • Industry risks
  • Competitive Analysis
    • Companies profiled
    • Company ranking index
    • Market positioning of companies
    • AstraZeneca Plc
    • Bayer AG
    • Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    • Cipla Inc.
    • Endo International Plc
    • GlaxoSmithKline Plc
    • Medterra CBD
    • Novartis AG
    • Perrigo Co. Plc
    • Pfizer Inc.
    • Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
    • Sanofi SA
    • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
    • Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
    • Viatris Inc.
  • Appendix
    • Scope of the report
      • Market definition
      • Objectives
      • Notes and caveats
    • Inclusions and exclusions checklist
    • Currency conversion rates for US$
    • Research methodology
    • Data procurement
    • Data validation
    • Validation techniques employed for market sizing
    • Data synthesis
    • 360 degree market analysis
    • List of abbreviations

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