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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in
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Executive Summary

Oct 2019
PROSPECTS
Robust flu season and rise in respiratory allergies underpin value growth

The robust 2018/2019 flu season, albeit not as strong as in 2017/2018, led to a record number of flu cases in Italy and an upswing in current value sales for the category. Flu in Italy is characterised by the dominant circulation of the Type A virus, while the number of viral identifications attributable to the Type B virus is low, according to the National Institute of Health’s surveillance network, InfluNet.

Climate and lifestyle trends increase the demand for OTC remedies

The category performance will continue to be impacted heavily by the incidence and extent of flu cases in the country. Meanwhile, sales of antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) will continue to be boosted by the outbreak of allergies linked to rising pollution, sedentary lifestyles and more extreme weather conditions due to climate change.

Consumers switch to herbal/traditional products in search of less invasive options

A growing number of Italian consumers are switching to herbal/traditional remedies. Consumers are increasingly focused on maintaining healthy lifestyles and on prevention rather than cure.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
The leaders benefit from the consumer preference for well-known brands

GSK Consumer Healthcare continues to hold a narrow lead in value sales in a highly fragmented competitive environment in 2019. The company offers a wide portfolio, including decongestants with Rinazina Spray Nasale and Respira Bene, pharyngeal preparations with Gola Action and Golafair and cough remedies with Sinecod Tosse.

New product launches feature format and flavour aspects

Bayer, which withdrew from the category earlier in the review period with the sale of Sobrepin and Sobrefluid and withdrawal of Polaramin, launched Aspi Gola (with flurbiprofen) at the end of 2018. This is an extension of the company’s popular Aspirina brand in analgesics.

Pharyngeal preparations positioned to compete directly with adult mouth care brands

Pharyngeal preparations with flurbiprofen in the spray format, such as Froben Gola, Benactiv Gola and Neoborocillina Gola, among others, are positioned to treat sore throats, but also pain in the oropharyngeal cavity (eg gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis). Therefore, these preparations compete with adult mouth care brands.

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Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Italy - Category analysis

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Robust flu season and rise in respiratory allergies underpin value growth
Climate and lifestyle trends increase the demand for OTC remedies
Consumers switch to herbal/traditional products in search of less invasive options

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The leaders benefit from the consumer preference for well-known brands
New product launches feature format and flavour aspects
Pharyngeal preparations positioned to compete directly with adult mouth care brands

CATEGORY DATA

Table 1 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 2 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2015-2019
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2016-2019
Table 5 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Consumer Health in Italy - Industry Overview

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Healthier, more proactive approach stimulates value growth in consumer health
Lifestyle, demographic and self-medication shifts inform demand trends
Joint venture helps GSK Consumer Healthcare gain the leading position in 2019
Liberalisation fosters growing presence of “pharmacy corners”
Positive outlook due to focus on self-medication, segmentation and long-term wellbeing

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 7 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2014-2019
Table 8 Life Expectancy at Birth 2014-2019

MARKET DATA

Table 9 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 10 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 11 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2015-2019
Table 12 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2016-2019
Table 13 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2014-2019
Table 14 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 15 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2019
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 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

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