U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The U.S. over the counter (OTC) drugs market size accounted for USD 24.81 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to hit around USD 44.17 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.60% from 2025 to 2034. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : March 2025
  • Report Code : 3753
  • 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 U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs 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. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market, By Product Type

8.1. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product Type

8.1.1. Vitamin and Dietary Supplements

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.2. Cough & Cold Products

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.3. Analgesics

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.4. Gastrointestinal Products

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.5. Sleep Aids

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.6. Otic Products

8.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.7. Wart Removers

8.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.8. Mouth Care Products

8.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.9. Ophthalmic Products

8.1.9.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.10. Botanicals

8.1.10.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.11. Antacids

8.1.11.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.12. Smoking Cessation Products

8.1.12.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.13. Feminine Care

8.1.13.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.14. Others

8.1.14.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 9. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market, By Dosage Form

9.1. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Dosage Form

9.1.1. Tablets

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.2. Hard Capsules

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.3. Powders

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.4. Ointments

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.5. Soft Capsules

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.6. Liquids

9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.7. Others

9.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 10. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market, By Route of Administration 

10.1. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Route of Administration

10.1.1. Oral

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.2. Parenteral

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.3. Topical

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.4. Others

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 11. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market, By Distribution Channel 

11.1. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel

11.1.1. Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.2. Hospital Pharmacies

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.3. Online Pharmacies

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 12. U.S. Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Market and Trend Forecast

12.1. U.S.

12.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Product Type

12.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Dosage Form

12.1.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Route of Administration

12.1.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Distribution Channel

Chapter 13. Company Profiles

13.1. Bayer AG

13.1.1. Company Overview

13.1.2. Product Offerings

13.1.3. Financial Performance

13.1.4. Recent Initiatives

13.2. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

13.2.1. Company Overview

13.2.2. Product Offerings

13.2.3. Financial Performance

13.2.4. Recent Initiatives

13.3. Pfizer

13.3.1. Company Overview

13.3.2. Product Offerings

13.3.3. Financial Performance

13.3.4. Recent Initiatives

13.4. Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.

13.4.1. Company Overview

13.4.2. Product Offerings

13.4.3. Financial Performance

13.4.4. Recent Initiatives

13.5. Sanofi S.A.

13.5.1. Company Overview

13.5.2. Product Offerings

13.5.3. Financial Performance

13.5.4. Recent Initiatives

13.6. Novartis AG

13.6.1. Company Overview

13.6.2. Product Offerings

13.6.3. Financial Performance

13.6.4. Recent Initiatives

13.7. Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

13.7.1. Company Overview

13.7.2. Product Offerings

13.7.3. Financial Performance

13.7.4. Recent Initiatives

13.8. GlaxoSmithKline PLC

13.8.1. Company Overview

13.8.2. Product Offerings

13.8.3. Financial Performance

13.8.4. Recent Initiatives

13.9. Mylan

13.9.1. Company Overview

13.9.2. Product Offerings

13.9.3. Financial Performance

13.9.4. Recent Initiatives

13.10. UPM Pharmaceuticals

13.10.1. Company Overview

13.10.2. Product Offerings

13.10.3. Financial Performance

13.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 14. Research Methodology

14.1. Primary Research

14.2. Secondary Research

14.3. Assumptions

Chapter 15. Appendix

15.1. About Us

15.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The U.S. over the counter (OTC) drugs market size is expected to increase USD 44.17 billion by 2034 from USD 23.84 billion in 2024.

The U.S. over the counter (OTC) drugs market will register growth rate of 6.60% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the U.S. over the counter (OTC) drugs market are Bayer AG, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Sanofi S.A., Novartis AG, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Mylan, UPM Pharmaceuticals, and Others.

The driving factors of the U.S. over the counter (OTC) drugs market are the growing number of regulatory bodies and increasing prevalence of various disease.

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