European Healthcare Expenditure on Outpatient Curative and Rehabilitative Care by Retailers of Medical Goods by Country

In 2023, the expenditure on outpatient curative and rehabilitative care by retailers of medical goods, as a percentage of total current health expenditure, varied across European countries. Finland led with 0.37%, followed by Portugal with 0.22%, and Lithuania at 0.19%. The United Kingdom recorded 0.18%, with Ireland and Estonia both at 0.03%, while Slovenia had the lowest at 0.01%. Over the past year, Lithuania saw a significant increase of 6.3%, while Finland and the UK showed a decline, with Ireland experiencing the largest drop at 5.59%.

Future trends to watch for include increased digital and telehealth solutions, potentially influencing expenditure distributions. Retailers of medical goods might expand their roles in outpatient services through technology and partnerships, potentially shifting expenditure patterns in the medium to long term.