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Over The Counter Drugs Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Analgesics, Cold & Cough Remedies, Digestives & Intestinal Remedies, Skin Treatment, Vitamins & Minerals, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacies, and Online Pharmacies), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

Last Updated: January 26, 2026 | Format: PDF | Report ID: FBI105433

 

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  1. Introduction
    1. Research Scope
    2. Market Segmentation
    3. Research Methodology
    4. Definitions and Assumptions
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Market Dynamics
    1. Market Drivers
    2. Market Restraints
    3. Market Opportunities
  4. Key Insights
    1. New Product Launches, Key Players
    2. Recent Industry Developments – Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions
    3. Impact of Covid-19 on the Market
  5. Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Region
      1. North America
      2. Europe
      3. Asia pacific
      4. Latin America
      5. Middle East & Africa
  6. North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. U.S. (By Product Type)
      2. Canada (By Product Type)
  7. Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Germany (By Product Type)
      2. U.K. (By Product Type)
      3. France (By Product Type)
      4. Spain (By Product Type)
      5. Italy (By Product Type)
      6. Scandinavia (By Product Type)
      7. Rest of Europe (By Product Type)
  8. Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Japan (By Product Type)
      2. China (By Product Type)
      3. India (By Product Type)
      4. Australia (By Product Type)
      5. Southeast Asia (By Product Type)
      6. Rest of Asia Pacific (By Product Type)
  9. Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Brazil (By Product Type)
      2. Mexico (By Product Type)
      3. Rest of Latin America (By Product Type)
  10. Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics          
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies             
      4. Skin Treatment
      5. Vitamins & Minerals      
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies              
      2. Hospital Pharmacies      
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. GCC Countries (By Product Type)
      2. South Africa (By Product Type)
      3. Rest of Middle East & Africa (By Product Type)
  11. Competitive Analysis
    1. Global Market Share Analysis (2022)
    2. Company Profiles (Overview, Products, SWOT, Recent Developments, Strategies, Financials (based on availability))
      1. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      2. Bayer AG
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      3. Novartis AG
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      4. Sanofi S.A.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      5. Pfizer
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      6. GlaxoSmithKline Plc
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      7. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      8. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      9. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      10. Perrigo Company plc
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
  1. Introduction
    1. Research Scope
    2. Market Segmentation
    3. Research Methodology
    4. Definitions and Assumptions
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Market Dynamics
    1. Market Drivers
    2. Market Restraints
    3. Market Opportunities
  4. Key Insights
    1. New Product Launches, Key Players
    2. Recent Industry Developments – Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions
    3. Impact of Covid-19 on the Market
  5. Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Region
      1. North America
      2. Europe
      3. Asia pacific
      4. Latin America
      5. Middle East & Africa
  6. North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. U.S. (By Product Type)
      2. Canada (By Product Type)
  7. Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Germany (By Product Type)
      2. U.K. (By Product Type)
      3. France (By Product Type)
      4. Spain (By Product Type)
      5. Italy (By Product Type)
      6. Scandinavia (By Product Type)
      7. Rest of Europe (By Product Type)
  8. Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Japan (By Product Type)
      2. China (By Product Type)
      3. India (By Product Type)
      4. Australia (By Product Type)
      5. Southeast Asia (By Product Type)
      6. Rest of Asia Pacific (By Product Type)
  9. Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies   
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies  
      4. Skin Treatment     
      5. Vitamins & Minerals           
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies   
      2. Hospital Pharmacies           
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. Brazil (By Product Type)
      2. Mexico (By Product Type)
      3. Rest of Latin America (By Product Type)
  10. Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2021-2034
    1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Product Type
      1. Analgesics          
      2. Cold & Cough Remedies
      3. Digestives & Intestinal Remedies             
      4. Skin Treatment
      5. Vitamins & Minerals      
      6. Others
    2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Distribution Channels
      1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies              
      2. Hospital Pharmacies      
      3. Online Pharmacies
    3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast – By Country
      1. GCC Countries (By Product Type)
      2. South Africa (By Product Type)
      3. Rest of Middle East & Africa (By Product Type)
  11. Competitive Analysis
    1. Global Market Share Analysis (2022)
    2. Company Profiles (Overview, Products, SWOT, Recent Developments, Strategies, Financials (based on availability))
      1. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      2. Bayer AG
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      3. Novartis AG
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      4. Sanofi S.A.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      5. Pfizer
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      6. GlaxoSmithKline Plc
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      7. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      8. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      9. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
      10. Perrigo Company plc
        1. Overview,
        2. Products,
        3. SWOT,
        4. Recent Developments,
        5. Strategies,
        6. Financials (based on availability)
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Figure 1:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue Breakdown (USD billion, %) by Region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 2:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 3:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 4:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 5:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 6:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025

Figure 7:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 8:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025

Figure 9:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), By Country, 2025 & 2034

Figure 10:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), By Country, 2025

Figure 11:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 12:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025

Figure 13:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 14:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025

Figure 15:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 16:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025

Figure 17:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 18:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025

Figure 19:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 20:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025

Figure 21:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 22:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025

Figure 23:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 24:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025

Figure 25:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 26:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025

Figure 27:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 28:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025

Figure 29:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Product Type, 2025 & 2034

Figure 30:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Product Type, 2025

Figure 31:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), by Distribution Channel, 2025 & 2034

Figure 32:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), by Distribution Channel, 2025

Figure 33:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value (USD billion), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025 & 2034

Figure 34:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Value Share (%), By Country/ Sub-region, 2025

Figure 35:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Share (%), By Company, 2025

Table 1:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021–2034

Table 2:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021–2034

Table 3:  Global Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Region, 2021-2034

Table 4:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 5:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2034

Table 6:  North America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country, 2021-2034

Table 7:  U.S. Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 8:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 9:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2034

Table 10:  Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/ Sub-region, 2021-2034

Table 11:  U.K. Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 12:  Germany Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 13:  France Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 14:  Italy Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 15:  Spain Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 16:  Rest of Europe Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 17:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 18:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2034

Table 19:  Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/ Sub-region, 2021-2034

Table 20:  China Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 21:  India Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 22:  Japan Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 23:  Australia Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 24:  Southeast Asia Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 25:  Rest of Asia Pacific Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 26:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 27:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2034

Table 28:  Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/ Sub-region, 2021-2034

Table 29:  Brazil Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 30:  Mexico Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 31:  Rest of Latin America Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 32:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 33:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Distribution Channel, 2021-2034

Table 34:  Middle East & Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, By Country/ Sub-region, 2021-2034

Table 35:  GCC Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 36:  South Africa Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

Table 37:  Rest of Middle East Over The Counter Drugs Market Revenue (USD billion) Forecast, by Product Type, 2021-2034

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