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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Over-the-Counter Drugs Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Consumer Health in Slovenia

    ... of restrictions and statements have been seen as illogical, especially with hindsight. Public disagreements between medical staff have led to increased self-medication and use of supplements and herbal/traditional medicine. Euromonitor International's Consumer Health in Slovenia ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Turkey

    ... sports nutrition products as snacks, followed by cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies due to a return to more sociable, out-of-home activities. The main drivers across categories follow health and wellness trends, which have ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Serbia

    ... wellbeing accelerated due to the pandemic, and more consumers are looking to lead healthier lifestyles. This behaviour is minimising health and digestion problems. Thus, more health-conscious consumers are paying greater attention to the size and ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Slovakia

    ... deliveries, which has bolstered the need for indigestion and heartburn remedies in 2021/2022. Moreover, the gradual resumption of international travel has supported recovery of diarrhoeal remedies. Euromonitor International's Digestive Remedies in Slovakia report offers a ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Slovenia

    ... self-medication. Changes in eating habits and poor food quality are amongst the factors contributing to a greater incidence of allergy issues amongst consumers. Euromonitor International's Dermatologicals in Slovenia report offers a comprehensive guide to the ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Slovenia

    ... for self-medication. Consumers do not like to take advantage of paid sick leave as they are afraid to lose their jobs, especially during a time of economic crisis. This will drive demand for analgesics products ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Turkey

    ... applications. Therefore, an increase in sales is seen in the spring and autumn months, which are the seasonal transition periods. Furthermore, based on data from industry experts, the hair loss treatments in serum and mask ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Turkey

    ... these stress-related digestive problems, which in turn drives increased demand for digestive remedies. Whilst this was notable during the era of the pandemic for obvious reasons (albeit the enhanced personal hygiene and isolation did prevent ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Turkey

    ... increasing number of consumers to seek more natural remedies which they perceive as less potentially harmful than medicated alternatives. Furthermore, these health and wellness trends have been enhanced by the event of COVID-19, leading to ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Serbia

    ... as the economic and health climate remains uncertain, and consumers are in the habit to treating pain with analgesics. Adult acetaminophen and adult Ibuprofen are predicted to continue to see by far the fastest retail ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Turkey

    ... to the higher risk of injuries. Although the pandemic restrictions tempered this trend somewhat during the era of lockdowns, prior to the onset of COVID-19, a growing number of middle- and upper-income consumers were spending ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Slovakia

    ... high energy and commodity prices has caused multiple scalp problems amongst consumers leading to a surge in demand for medicated shampoos to treat itchy scalp and dandruff. Furthermore, mild to severe hair loss has been ... Read More

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

    ... Ibrahim Ilaç San ve Tic AS) and brand Imuneks (from Mustafa Nevzat Ilac Sanayi AS). Due to the rising health and wellness trends, along with the fact that many consumers are still wary about further ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Indonesia

    ... performers. The former benefitted from the fact that screen time has increased significantly since the onset of COVID-29 in 2020, with increased smartphone use particularly notable. Meanwhile, heightened consumer interest in health and wellness, particularly ... Read More

  • Over the Counter Drugs Market, By Product Type (Cough, Cold, and Flu Products, Analgesics, Dermatology Products, Gastrointestinal Products, Vitamins, Mineral, and Supplements (VMS), Weight-loss/Dietary Products, Ophthalmic Products, Sleeping Aids, and Other Product Types), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacy, and Other Distribution Channels), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2028

    ... Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacy, and Other Distribution Channels), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2028 Over-the-counter ... Read More

  • Analgesics in Uruguay

    ... as consumers sought to relieve the symptoms of the virus. Demand was fuelled by the government initially recommending the use of acetaminophen, rather than ibuprofen, to treat the symptoms of COVID-19. In addition, since the ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Uruguay

    ... fears over the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased levels of stress over the conflict in Ukraine, and ongoing financial concerns provided an additional boost to demand. Euromonitor International's Digestive Remedies in Uruguay report ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Uruguay

    ... dynamic categories, such as cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies and antiparasitic/lice (head and body) treatments, saw demand plummet in 2020, as a consequence of COVID-19 pandemic, which abruptly disrupted everyday life due to ... Read More

  • Herbal/Traditional Products in Uruguay

    ... consumers sought out remedies to resist the virus. The main beneficiaries of this trend were cough, cold and allergy remedies and sleep aids and to a lesser extent, dietary supplements. However, due to reduced disposable ... Read More

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

    ... at the end of 2021. As masks were abandoned and consumers returned to their normal out-of-home activities, they became more susceptible to the germs associated with colds, influenza and other respiratory ailments. In 2021, measures ... Read More

  • Dermatologicals in Uruguay

    ... such as antiparasitic/lice (head and body) treatments, saw demand plummet in 2021 as a consequence of COVID-19 pandemic, which abruptly disrupted school life and children’s everyday activities in general. A return to normal schooling and ... Read More

  • Consumer Health in Peru

    ... is experiencing under the government of Pedro Castillo is limiting growth prospects in consumer health to an extent. The rising cost of living is impacting many industries too including consumer health, which accounts for a ... Read More

  • Digestive Remedies in Peru

    ... been more evident in provinces rather than in large cities, where internet connectivity and habit of working remotely still persists. Consumer’s eating habits have also shifted as people return to eating at stalls and restaurants, ... Read More

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

    ... Peruvian government decreed that after two years of home lessons, public and private schools should return to face to face classes. Since the end of April 2022 all schools in Peru have now resumed face ... Read More

  • Sleep Aids in Peru

    ... it is estimated that at least half of parents and caregivers in Peru suffer from anxiety, depression or stress associated with the pandemic, making it hard to relax and sleep. As anxiety over the impact ... Read More

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