Germany’s OTC Pharmacy Market Grows Double Digits In 2022, Future Rocky But Positive
Executive Summary
A strong cough and cold season helped Germany's OTC market through pharmacy achieve double-digit growth in 2022, according to data from IQVIA. Looking ahead, Sempora Consulting sees this positive momentum continuing, with consumers motivated to prevent illness through self-care. However, inflation and generic competition are putting pressure on brand owners to show value for their more expensive products, especially in non-critical health categories. Sempora offers its advice to German companies for 2023.
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