Over-the-counter medicine market in the United Kingdom

Statistics report on the over-the-counter medicine market in the United Kingdom

Over-the-counter medicine market in the United Kingdom

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about the over-the-counter (OTC) medicine market in the United Kingdom. OTC medicines are a class of medication which can be sold directly to a consumer without a prescription. In the United Kingdom you can purchase OTC medicine for a range of ailments including hay fever relief, coughs and colds, and for gastro-intestinal treatment.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic World pharmaceutical sales 2020-2023 by region
  • Premium Statistic World pharmaceutical market distribution by submarket 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Revenues of top 10 global pharmaceutical markets 2023
  • Premium Forecast Revenue of the OTC pharmaceuticals industry worldwide 2018-2029
  • Premium Forecast Revenue of segments of the total OTC pharmaceuticals market in Europe 2023
  • Premium Statistic VAT rate on over-the-counter drugs in Europe 2024, by country

Pharmacy

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  • Basic Statistic England: number of distance selling pharmacies 2008-2024
  • Basic Statistic Community pharmacies in England 2006-2024
  • Basic Statistic Pharmaceutical prescription items dispensed in England 2006-2024
  • Basic Statistic England: pharmaceutical prescription items dispensed per month per pharmacy 2006-2024
  • Basic Statistic Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain 2013-2024
  • Basic Statistic Net cost per pharmacy dispensing fee in England 2006-2024

Over-the-counter medication

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  • Premium Statistic OTC medicines: breakdown of sales in Great Britain by category 2023
  • Premium Statistic Sales value of the over-the-counter medication market in Great Britain 2000-2023
  • Basic Statistic Medicine and supplements: Online purchasing in Great Britain 2020, by demographic
  • Basic Statistic OTC pain relief treatments sales value in Great Britain 2009-2023
  • Basic Statistic Cough, cold and sore throat treatments OTC sales value in Great Britain 2009-2023
  • Basic Statistic OTC skin treatments sales value in Great Britain 2009-2023
  • Basic Statistic Gastro-intestinal treatments OTC sales value in Great Britain 2009-2023
  • Premium Statistic Sleeping aids OTC sales value in Great Britain 2009-2023

Annual change in sales value

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  • Basic Statistic Medical goods: monthly retail sales value index in Great Britain 2016-2024
  • Premium Statistic Pain relief treatment sales growth in Great Britain 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Cold, cough and sore throat treatment sales growth in Great Britain 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Skin treatment sales growth in Great Britain 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Gastro-intestinal treatments sales growth in Great Britain 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Sleeping aids including herbal remedies sales growth in Great Britain 2010-2023
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