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Wound Care in the United Kingdom

In 2011, the wound care category was worth £57 million, a decrease of 3% in current value terms from 2010. The category has been steadily declining since 2007. The growth in sales of supermarkets and other private label suppliers of plasters and ...

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Adult Mouth Care in the United Kingdom

In 2011, adult mouth care achieved sales worth £35 million, an increase of 5% in current value terms from 2010. The category will remain fairly static over the forecast period, with marginal growth achieved by new products and innovations in a ...

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Analgesics in the United Kingdom

Retail value sales of analgesics in the UK declined marginally in 2011, to £518 million. The overall category continues to suffer in value terms from the growth of private label. Consumers are becoming increasingly canny about the type of products ...

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Calming and Sleeping in the United Kingdom

In 2011, sales of calming and sleeping products increased by 5%, to reach a value of £47 million. This category is dominated by a few leading market players and private label. The use of herbal and natural remedies to aid sleep is increasing, and has...

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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in the United Kingdom

In 2011, the cough, cold and allergy remedies category grew by 2%, to reach £622 million. Although nasal decongestion plasters is the fastest growing category, it is growing from a very small base. Combination remedies that treat all cold and flu ...

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Digestive Remedies in the United Kingdom

The digestive remedies category in the UK achieved marginal 1% current value growth in 2011, to reach £292 million. Healthier lifestyles and a certain lack of public awareness of digestive remedy solutions has restrained growth in the category. The ...

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Ear Care in the United Kingdom

The ear care category increased by 5% in 2011, to £11 million. Ear care is a concentrated category, with a few dominant companies. Firms are looking to differentiate themselves to gain market share from leader Dendron Ltd.

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Emergency Contraception in the United Kingdom

In 2011, sales of emergency contraceptive increased by 10%, to reach £25 million. Bayer Plc’s dominance is being challenged (although not significantly) by Boots private label Emergency Contraceptive Pill, which was launched in October 2010

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Eye Care in the United Kingdom

In 2011, eye care sales in the UK were worth £58 million, up 6% on 2010 market value. The market was driven by sales of standard eye care products which grew by 6% to reach sales of £48 million. Sales of allergy eye care products increased by 3% to ...

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Herbal/Traditional Products in the United Kingdom

Herbal/traditional products grew by 4% in 2011, to reach sales of £469 million. Consumers are increasingly accepting herbal/traditional products as a means of treating their ailments, both as an alternative and complement to non-herbal remedies. ...

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