Spain’s OTC Market Goes Into Reverse After COVID-19 Sales Spike
Executive Summary
Sales of self-care products in Spain have dropped below 2019 levels after a huge spike in demand in March as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, sales of paracetamol still remain markedly above 2019 levels.
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