Abstract
Why buy this report
- Get insight into trends in market performance
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
- Identify market and brand leaders and understand the competitive
environment
Product coverage
Systemic analgesics; Topical analgesics/anaesthetic
Highlights
- The fastest growing range was ibuprofen rising by 11% in current value
terms due to fewer side effects and the functionality against muscle pain
- OTC remedies were officially released into the grocery retail channel on
1January 2004
- Weifa AS was the largest player due to its wide range of brands and
expertise
- Aspirin declines as a result of health scare generated by the media
- Paracet the leading brand in analgesics as stressful living leads to minor
headaches and muscle pains
- Topical analgsics driven by the popularity of Ibux Gel and Algesal