Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market size accounted for USD 30.76 billion in 2024, grew to USD 31.89 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 44.23 billion by 2034, registering a healthy CAGR of 3.70% between 2024 and 2034. The North America over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market size is calculated at USD 13.53 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a fastest CAGR of 3.81% during the forecast period.

  • Last Updated : October 2024
  • Report Code : 3413
  • Category : Healthcare

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, By Type of Drug

8.1. Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenue and Volume, by Type of Drug, 2024-2034

8.1.1. Acetaminophen

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

8.1.2. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

8.1.3. Salicylates

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

8.1.4. Other Analgesics

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

Chapter 9. Global Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, By Distribution Channel

9.1. Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market Revenue and Volume, by Distribution Channel, 2024-2034

9.1.1. Hospital Pharmacies

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

9.1.2. Retail Pharmacies

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

9.1.3. Online Pharmacies

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

9.1.4. Other Distribution Channels

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast (2024-2034)

Chapter 10. Global Over-the-counter (OTC) Analgesics Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Type of Drug (2024-2034)

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel (2024-2034)

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Bayer AG

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. Johnson & Johnson

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Haleon PLC

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. Endo International PLC

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. Sanofi SA

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

11.10. Viatris Inc

11.10.1. Company Overview

11.10.2. Product Offerings

11.10.3. Financial Performance

11.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market size is expected to increase USD 44.23 billion by 2034 from USD 30.76 billion in 2024.

The global over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market will register growth rate of 3.70% between 2024 and 2034.

The major players operating in the over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market are Bayer AG, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Johnson & Johnson, Haleon PLC, Endo International PLC, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Sanofi SA, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Viatris Inc., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Novartis AG, and Others.

The driving factors of the over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market are the increasing consumer appetite for self-care and increased consumer awareness.

North America region will lead the global over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics market during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

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