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Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

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  • 105 Pages
  • September 2024
  • Region: Czech Republic
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2878422
Key legislative amendments to the Czech Medicines Act were brought in at the start of 2024 to mitigate the impact of drug shortages in consumer health. In recent years, the country has faced shortages of consumer health products and uneven distribution among pharmacies due to supply chain disruptions. The new legislation is designed to improve the availability of medicines imported to the Czech Republic with signs of some gradual improvement in 2024.

The Consumer Health in Czech Republic report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management and Wellbeing.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Consumer health in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for consumer health?
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPENDIX
  • OTC registration and classification
  • Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
  • Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
  • Switches
  • Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2023-2024
DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Analgesics enjoys stability after supply chain fluctuations
  • Higher VAT rates support value growth in 2024
  • Zentiva’s Inflanor performs well in paediatric analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Demand for systemic and topical analgesics to yield stable growth
  • Competitive landscape to remain largely unchanged
  • Evolution of naproxen category is extremely volatile to supply issues
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stabilisation of the cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies category
  • Climate changes drive growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies
  • Weaker demand for cough remedies and pharyngeal preparations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Moderate outlook for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
  • Extended allergy season likely to propel growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies
  • Paediatric cough/cold remedies to see demand patterns stabilise
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supply issues improve to meet robust demand for digestive remedies
  • Diarrhoeal remedies under pressure from shortages of key brands
  • Paediatric digestive remedies face high level of volatility
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for both digestive remedies and probiotic supplements
  • The ageing population provides growth opportunities for digestive remedies
  • Herbal/traditional digestive remedies offer new opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DERMATOLOGICALS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Dermatologicals continue to see positive value growth, albeit at slower pace
  • Blurring of lines between dermatologicals and dermocosmetic skin care
  • Rising awareness of women’s health boosts sales of vaginal antifungals
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growing awareness of dermatological solutions to further support sales
  • Dermatologicals set to perform well over the coming years
  • Pharmacy and e-commerce will remain key distribution channel for dermatologicals
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Marked slowdown in demand for NRT smoking cessation aids
  • Smoking alternatives continue to challenge growth of NRT smoking cessation aids
  • NRT gum remains the most popular choice and dynamic category
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Planned taxation of e-cigarettes and refills could boost sales of NRT smoking cessation aids
  • E-commerce continues to gain ground
  • New flavour options could boost sales of NRT gum and lozenges
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2019-2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SLEEP AIDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumer demand for sleep aids is stifled by economic conditions
  • Magnesium supplements are key substitute to sleep aids
  • Sandoz retains is leadership in sleep aids
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sleep aids have strong growth potential despite threat of substitutes
  • Physical pharmacy outlets will continue to outperform e-commerce
  • Health and wellbeing awareness and the role of sleep likely to boost volume sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2024-2029
EYE CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increasing demand for allergy eye care due to prolonged pollen season and pollution
  • Herbal/traditional eye care remains limited
  • Rising retail prices stifle demand for standard eye care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for eye care due to ageing population and higher incidence of pollen allergies
  • Increased screen time will continue to support the standard eye care category
  • Eye care designed for children represents new opportunity
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WOUND CARE IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supply of wound care remains consolidated among a few players
  • First aid kits see flat performance in retail volume terms
  • Outdoor activities fuel demand for sticking plasters/adhesive bandages
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Volume growth to remain low in wound care
  • Established brands are likely to face growing pressure from private label
  • E-commerce channel to remain limited as health and personal care stores gain share
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VITAMINS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Investment in vitamins stabilises and returns to growth
  • Health insurance companies modify their contribution to support vitamins for pregnant or postpartum women
  • Demand for vitamin D falls but volume sales still well above pre-pandemic levels
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vitamin C and D to see stable growth rates
  • Alternative wellness products enriched with vitamins will challenge standard multivitamins and single vitamins
  • E-commerce to build on its strong position as retail channel for vitamins
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Czechs increase spend on dietary supplements
  • Dietary supplements related to immunity continue to lose momentum
  • Feminus offers a unique dietary supplement for women
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Dietary supplements forecast to sustain solid growth
  • EU starts to make progress towards a harmonised single market in dietary supplements
  • E-commerce will remain main purchasing channel for dietary supplements
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthy growth of weight management and wellbeing category continues
  • Meal replacement continues to perform well
  • Obesity-related health issues boost demand for weight management and wellbeing products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Blurring lines between sports nutrition and weight management
  • OTC obesity and supplement nutrition drinks face challenges
  • E-commerce set to strengthen its value share
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTS NUTRITION IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sports nutrition with added benefits and functionality gains momentum
  • Gymbeam continues its successful path
  • Simplification of VAT rates bring sports nutrition into a lower tax band
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sports nutrition faces slower pace of growth
  • Transparency about the origin of ingredients is becoming standard
  • Social media plays critical role in shaping sports nutrition through influencers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A lack of information on the potential side effects of plants could limit the growth of herbal/traditional supplements
  • Czech government is moving towards a CBD ban
  • Trend towards more natural products supports the demand for herbal/traditional products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Herbal/traditional products expected to see solid growth over the forecast period
  • Smaller brands likely to emerge over the forecast period
  • Herbal/traditional digestive remedies are set to thrive
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE CZECH REPUBLICKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Paediatric cough/cold remedies witness volume decline
  • Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements back on positive track
  • Paediatric analgesics return to growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Innovations and product development to drive growth in dermatologicals and vitamins and dietary supplements
  • Herbal/traditional products will broaden the appeal of paediatric consumer health
  • Falling birth rates potentially limit category sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029