Over-the-counter Drug Analysis & Statistics, May 2013

Slimming Products Market Overview in Colombia

$ 898
Industry report
September 2010
by Euromonitor International

Slimming products? 9% growth in 2009 remained stable in comparison to 2008, but was much lower than the review period current value CAGR of 19%. It appears that this category is close to reaching maturity. ...

Industries : Healthcare, Diet Food, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Colombia

Health and Wellness Market Overview in Thailand

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Industry report
September 2010
by Euromonitor International

High-profile diseases such as SARS and the H1N1 virus are playing a key role in creating greater health- consciousness among Thai people. For a growing number of consumers, health and wellness food and ...

Industries : Packaged Food, Beauty and Wellness Services, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Thailand

A Global Market Update on OTC Switches

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Industry report
August 2010
by Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International takes a look at current developments in OTC switching activities, and their implications on the future of consumer health. Euromonitor International's global briefing examines ...

Industries : Managed Care, Health Insurance, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : World

OTC Obesity Market Overview in New Zealand

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Industry report
July 2010
by Euromonitor International

In 2009 OTC obesity only increased by less than 1% in current value terms; compared with 2008 this was a further slowdown. In current value terms sales reached NZ$2.0 million. Xenical by Roche Products ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : New Zealand

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Australia

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

OTC obesity posted growth of 4% in current value during 2009, with sales reaching A$31 million. Rising obesity and overweight levels in Australia have received much attention from government agencies and ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Australia

Eye Care Market Overview in Netherlands

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

Sales of eye care totalled Euros 1.4 million in 2009, lower performance than the previous year due to the low activity in terms of new product development. More Dutch people are becoming aware of OTC eye ...

Industries : General Medicine and Specialty Medicine, Over-the-counter Drug, Drug and Medication
Countries : Netherlands

Herbal/traditional Products Market Overview in Netherlands

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

Herbal/traditional products registered very good value sales growth in 2009, driven by a continuing rise in demand among Dutch consumers for natural and healthy products. Changes in consumer habits are ...

Industries : Consumer Trends, Over-the-counter Drug, Functional Food
Countries : Netherlands

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Netherlands

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

Orlistat was switched in the Netherlands during 2008, paving the way for the introduction of OTC obesity products. In April 2009, GlaxoSmithKline introduced Alli in the Dutch industry , being the sole ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Netherlands

Ear Care Market Overview in Netherlands

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

Ear care saw renewed efforts to promote these products and gain more penetration during the past two years, signalling sustained growth of 8% in current value terms during 2009. Manufacturers invested ...

Industries : Consumer Trends, Over-the-counter Drug, Drug and Medication
Countries : Netherlands

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Norway

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Industry report
June 2010
by Euromonitor International

Sales of OTC obesity products reached NOK10 million in 2009 following the introduction of the first clinically-approved product in this category. Euromonitor International's OTC Obesity Products in Norway ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Norway

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Ukraine

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Industry report
May 2010
by Euromonitor International

In 2009, OTC obesity sales decreased by 5% in current value terms. The only brand present is Xenical, which was not supported with TV advertising and posters in drugstores and pharmacies in 2009, whilst ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Ukraine

Calming and Sleeping Market Overview in Iran

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Industry report
May 2010
by Euromonitor International

In 2009, calming and sleeping products registered sales of IRR160bn, representing 16% current value growth over the previous year. However, in constant value terms sales declined 2% in the final year of ...

Industries : Consumer Trends, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Iran

OTC Obesity Market Overview in France

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

The main story in OTC obesity was the entrance of Alli by GlaxoSmithKline in 2009. According to trade press, this type of event only occurs every 10 years in the pharmaceuticals industry , the last time ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : France

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Spain

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

2009 saw the launch of Alli within Spain. This is the only OTC obesity product available in Spain. In its first year sales of Alli reached a value of Euros 9 million. Euromonitor International's OTC Obesity ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Spain

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Germany

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

2009 saw the launch of the Alli OTC obesity brand across the Germany industry . Previously only available in the USA, Alli experienced a considerable industry ing campaign across Germany, part of which ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Germany

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Poland

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

2009 was the first year that OTC obesity gained a presence in Poland. In April 2009 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals SA launched the first orlistat-based OTC obesity product under the Alli brand name. 2009 ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Poland

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Austria

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

GlaxoSmithKline's Alli was introduced in April 2009, as in all other European countries. The sales for 2009 were estimated at Euros 100,000. This corresponds to a minimum of 520 consumers, assuming an ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Austria

Herbal/traditional Products Market Overview in United Kingdom

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

Interest in herbal/traditional products has grown as the emphasis on health and wellness has been increasing. The economic downturn has, however, made consumers more careful with their spending, and they ...

Industries : Consumer Trends, Functional Food, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : United Kingdom

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Denmark

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Industry report
April 2010
by Euromonitor International

The product category was switched to OTC status in May 2009. There is much public focus on the dangers and growing problem of obesity in Denmark. Consumers therefore showed keen interest in this first ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Denmark

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids Market Overview in Philippines

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Despite the government's 2003 implementation of the Tobacco Regulation Act (RA 9211), which bans smoking in public areas, NRT smoking cessation aids remained a niche segment in the Philippines in 2009. ...

Industries : Drug and Medication, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Philippines

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Philippines

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

OTC obesity current value sales declined by 10% in 2009 to reach Ps343 million. Volume sales also declined by 10%. During the first half of the review period, demand for OTC obesity products grew strongly ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Philippines

Slimming Products Market Overview in Philippines

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Slimming products experienced a significant slowdown in current value sales growth in 2009 as Filipino consumers started to feel the effects of the global financial crisis. Middle-income consumers - the ...

Industries : Vitamin and Supplement, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Philippines

Slimming Products Market Overview in Portugal

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Having enjoyed healthy growth rates during earlier years of the review period, slimming products were among the victims of the economic crisis. Despite being increasingly exposed to social pressure to ...

Industries : Consumer Trends, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Portugal

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Portugal

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Value sales of OTC obesity in Portugal, comprised exclusively of the Alli brand, represented Euros 2 million in 2009. In fact, Alli the active ingredient of which is Oristat, was switched to be available ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Portugal

OTC Obesity Market Overview in Singapore

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

OTC obesity observed 1% current value growth to attain S$1 million sales in 2009. There were reports citing possible liver damage when consuming the OTC obesity drug Ecumenical during 2009 whereby consumers ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Singapore

Slimming Products Market Overview in Singapore

$ 898
Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Slimming salons continued to have intensive industry ing campaigns to attract consumers. Television variety programmes shown during prime viewing times were sponsored by key slimming salons such as Citispa. ...

Industries : Healthcare, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : Singapore

Slimming Products Market Overview in India

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

With obesity becoming a major concern among affluent urban consumers, and slimming products? sales gaining momentum, more players have sought a share in a industry dominated by direct sellers. Upscale ...

Industries : Healthcare, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : India

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids Market Overview in India

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

While a ban on smoking in public places came into effect in October 2008, it did not result in an expansion in the availability of NRT smoking cessation aids in India. Despite growing awareness of the ...

Industries : Drug and Medication, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : India

OTC Obesity Market Overview in USA

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Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

Sales of OTC obesity treatments declined by 2% in 2009. The switch of Alli, the first FDA approved weight loss drug, is proving to be a disappointment for GlaxoSmithKline, despite the state of the US population ...

Industries : Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : United States

Slimming Products Market Overview in USA

$ 898
Industry report
March 2010
by Euromonitor International

2009 proved to be a very challenging year for the slimming products segment , as weight loss supplements continued to freefall. Dietary supplements barely recovered in 2006 following the ephedra controversy, ...

Industries : Vitamin and Supplement, Over-the-counter Drug
Countries : United States