Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Self-medication and prevention bring a further boost to consumer health, with an emphasis on natural remedies

Another year of growth in 2019

Consumer confidence in private label products continues to increase

Internet retailing continues to grow, while some pharmacies struggle to get supplies

An even stronger performance for the forecast period

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2014-2019
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2014-2019

MARKET DATA

Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2019
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2016-2019
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2014-2019
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2019
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

APPENDIX

OTC registration and classification

Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification

Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine

Switches

Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2018-2019

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

Summary 2 Research Sources

Analgesics in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumers favour topical analgesics/anaesthetic to systemic formats

Paediatric analgesics continues to suffer from declining sales due to supply issues

Adult aspirin witnesses an improved retail value performance as manufacturers stimulate sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Sanofi retains its strong lead despite a product withdrawal

GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer join forces in OTC

The penetration of private label continues

CATEGORY DATA

Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2015-2019
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2016-2019
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Low sick benefits support growth

Increasing incidences of allergies and reimbursements support growth of antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic)

Increasing allergies and flu epidemics boost sales of oral decongestants

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Johnson & Johnson recalls some batches of Olynth

Successful strategy of private label player

Some pack sizes of products containing dextromethorphan are prescription-only

CATEGORY DATA

Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2015-2019
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2016-2019
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Dermatologicals in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumers increasingly seek herbal-based dermatologicals

Most categories achieve growth

Dermatologicals benefits from the self-medication trend

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Bayer withdraws its six-day pack of Canesten Gyn

Consumers increasingly appreciate locally-produced dermatologicals

A long tradition of hemp-based skin care in the country

CATEGORY DATA

Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 25 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2016-2019
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Dietary Supplements in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Czechs spend big on dietary supplements

Other herbal/traditional dietary supplements are increasingly popular for improving a range of conditions

Regulatory pressures set to increase

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Internet sales are behind the strong growth

Private label takes share

New beauty supplements a success

CATEGORY DATA

Table 31 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 32 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 33 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2014-2019
Table 34 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2015-2019
Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2016-2019
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Digestive Remedies in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Retail value growth returns as licence holder changes settle down

The improved economy is behind the steady growth of diarrhoeal remedies

Regular price promotions and a good brand name are important to consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Re-exports of Kreon limited by the Ministry of Health

Endiaron returns to shelves

Dr Max continues to take share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 38 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 39 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2015-2019
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2016-2019
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Eye Care in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Hectic lifestyles and air pollution continue to drive growth in eye care

Private label increasingly popular, leading to brand discounting

Internet retailing supports growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Ophthalmo-Septonex returns

Private label gains ground in eye care

Ophthalmo-Evercil is withdrawn

CATEGORY DATA

Table 44 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 45 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2015-2019
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2016-2019
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Herbal/Traditional Products in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Herbal/traditional products penetrate more consumer health categories

Consumers willing and able to pay more for herbal/traditional products

Hemp-based products continue to attract interest

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Domestic producers are well represented

“Green” ingredients are increasingly popular

Carun International launches products with CBD oil

CATEGORY DATA

Table 50 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 51 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

NRT gum is beginning to be perceived as mature and outdated

All health insurance companies now incentivise their customers to quit smoking, supporting ongoing growth

Anti-smoking law has a positive impact on sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

NRT smoking cessation aids is highly concentrated

Omega Pharma is the only other major player in NRT smoking cessation aids

Omega Pharma re-enters NRT gum

CATEGORY DATA

Table 56 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 57 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2015-2019
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2016-2019
Table 60 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 61 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Paediatric Consumer Health in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Rising demand for herbal and all-natural medicines

Nappy (diaper) rash treatments remains the largest category

Social media and the internet increasingly used as sources of information and advice

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Third party certification increasingly important

Dr Max continues to penetrate paediatric consumer health

dm-Drogerie Markt launches multivitamins

CATEGORY DATA

Table 62 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 63 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 64 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2016-2019
Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2019
Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2016-2019
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sleep Aids in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Rising stress levels and mobile devices create demand for sleep aids

Increasing interest in alternative methods may limit growth going forward

Larger packs and stronger formulae strike a chord with tired Czechs

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Herbal/traditional sleep aids dominate

Smaller players begin to take share

The relaunch of a relaxing drink to improve sleep quality

CATEGORY DATA

Table 69 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2014-2019
Table 70 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2015-2019
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2016-2019
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2019-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sports Nutrition in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health trends, the favourable economy and expanding product range all contribute to growth

Increasing demand for plant-based protein due to health and sustainability concerns

Protein/energy bars are dynamic due to the convenience they offer

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Nutrend DS extends its distribution

dm Drogerie-Markt launches a sports protein powder

Decathlon CZ extends its range

CATEGORY DATA

Table 75 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 76 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2015-2019
Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2016-2019
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Vitamins in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Multivitamins and vitamin C remain the most popular as aids to strengthen the immune system

A shift in focus to overall benefits and encouraging broader use

Vitamin E grows from a low base

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Zentiva invests in domestic manufacturing

Private label continues to take share

Promotions popular among consumers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 81 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 82 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 83 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2014-2019
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2015-2019
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2016-2019
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Weight Management and Wellbeing in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Slimming teas and alternatives in demand as Czechs seek more natural weight management methods

Supplement nutrition drinks begin to emerge as more products become available

Boxed diet programmes hamper sales of meal replacement products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Counterfeit products an issue

A fragmented category

Direct sellers are a major force in weight management

CATEGORY DATA

Table 88 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 89 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2015-2019
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2016-2019
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Wound Care in the Czech Republic

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Sales of first aid kits are supported by legislation

Loyalty to traditional products plays an important role among conservative consumers

Sticking plasters/adhesive bandages enjoy increasing demand as Czechs become more active

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Hartmann-Rico remains the clear leader in wound care

Private label gains ground

Hansaplast innovates

CATEGORY DATA

Table 94 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 95 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2015-2019
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2016-2019
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

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