Over-the-Counter Drugs Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Because most adults prefer to treat minor ailments themselves before seeking professional care, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs play an increasingly vital role in our healthcare system. MarketResearch.com’s comprehensive OTC drug market research reports provide full coverage of OTC drugs, including the cough remedy, contraceptive, and smoking cessation markets.

Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Data

  • Our reports focus on consumer health trends and developments and include data on OTC drug market segmentation, size, and growth in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia, and global markets.
  • We also provide expert insights into category data, prospects and opportunities, the competitive landscape, and retailing developments.
  • In addition, our research covers the growing demand for natural and herbal remedies, the increasing role of e-commerce, and the rise of self-care and preventive health practices.

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The OTC drugs industry is a key segment of healthcare filled with promising opportunities. As you navigate this dynamic industry, let our reports be your guide, helping you make informed decisions and discover untapped avenues for growth. To get started, browse our collection of OTC drugs industry research reports today.

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Over-the-Counter Drugs Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Pharmaceuticals Global Industry Almanac 2019-2028

    ... leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The pharmaceuticals market consists of ethical drugs only and does not include consumer healthcare or animal healthcare. Market values ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between the countries in North ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights These countries contributed $262.3 billion to the global pharmaceuticals industry in 2023, with a ... Read More

  • Global OTC for Kids Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... the OTC for Kids is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global OTC for ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Brazil, Russian Federation, India and China (BRIC) are the emerging and fast growing countries ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2019-2028

    ... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights The G8 countries contributed $882.6 billion in 2023 to the global pharmaceuticals industry, with ... Read More

  • Pharmaceuticals in the United Kingdom: ISIC 2423

    ... ISIC 2423 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of ... Read More

  • Global Dermatology OTC Medications Market 2024 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030

    ... common skin diseases. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in China

    ... growth rates returning to the pre-pandemic level. In terms of categories, OTC, which was most heavily impacted and saw growth spurred during the COVID-19 peak, is projected to return to slower growth in 2024, after ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Belgium

    ... while OTC is suffering from a shift to more natural products, sports nutrition is thriving, benefiting from growing participation in physical activity. Elsewhere, vitamins and dietary supplements continue to perform well. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Italy

    ... growth. The increase in the elderly age group, which is more prone to constipation, is a driving factor in demand for laxatives. In addition, the increase in remote work, which has become a permanent feature ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Belgium

    ... Belgium is slowing, but remains relatively high for the market in 2024. Higher prices are affecting retail volume sales, which are projected to decrease at the end of the review period. Another main reason for ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Mexico

    ... on health and wellbeing, more people are looking for solutions to improve the quality of their sleep. This includes increased demand for more sleep, as well as deeper, more restful sleep. The population in Mexico ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Mexico

    ... a top priority; this trend has endured post-pandemic. Therefore, demand for products related to personal care and personal protection has continued to increase. With the continuous use of products to wash hands or disinfect, skin ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Belgium

    ... price rises underpin the anticipated positive, if slower, growth in retail current value sales at the end of the review period. Dermatologicals are not perceived as essential consumer health products and the purchase of these ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in the United Kingdom

    ... consumers surrounding the impact of exposure to certain chemicals and ingredients. Albeit from a much lower sales base, this trend is also applicable to herbal/traditional paediatric dietary supplements. According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of the ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in the United Kingdom

    ... with many consumer health categories, the growth is mainly being driven by greater understanding of active ingredients and the benefits they can have for consumers. Minoxidil, as a treatment for hair loss in both men ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Chile

    ... use to alleviate vaccination-related symptoms. However, as the urgency of the pandemic subsided, so did the demand for these products. Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Chile report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Japan

    ... categories, which is expected to result in stability in the category overall in retail current value terms in 2024. However, performances are set to vary across categories. For instance, there are few categories in dermatologicals ... Read More

  • Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in China

    ... COVID-19 infections. Persistent respiratory illnesses throughout late 2023 and early 2024 have sustained demand to some extent. However, sales in the summer have underperformed compared with 2023, due to a combination of waning post-COVID-19 demand, ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Vietnam

    ... aids from pharmacies without a prescription, the perception that OTC sleep aids can be harmful prevents stronger sales. Nevertheless, sleep aids has continued to perform well in 2024. The number of consumers in Vietnam experiencing ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in the United Kingdom

    ... continues to exacerbate stress levels. The heightened level of anxiety caused by the strain on consumers’ disposable incomes has resulted in a rise in the number of consumers struggling to sleep. According to Euromonitor International’s ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Hong Kong, China

    ... Chinese consumers, represented a substantial source of demand for analgesics in Hong Kong. The resurgence of inbound travel has certainly provided a tailwind for the category's recovery efforts. However, the delayed rebound in visitor spending ... Read More

  • NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Vietnam

    ... tends to be limited to large urban centres, such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and products are mainly sold via retail e-commerce platforms. Thus, it is difficult to estimate the category’s actual value ... Read More

  • Analgesics in China

    ... of lockdown restrictions in the final quarter of 2022. The strong growth of these anti-fever products in Q1 2023 has created a challenge to growth in 2024, and is set to drive a decline in ... Read More

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