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

PROSPECTS

Low sick benefits support growth

Sick benefits in the Czech Republic are paid only from the fourth day of illness, and are significantly lower (60%) than the regular earnings of an employee. Colds and the flu are common illnesses which affect most of the population on a regular basis; thus, self-medication is widely discussed in the main media channels and also supported by employers, which often offer some form of bonus to employees with no sick days.

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

Antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) recorded good retail value growth in 2019, and this is expected to accelerate over the forecast period. Allergy incidences are increasing in many Western countries as global warming is leading to longer and often earlier pollen seasons, while the increasing usage of chemicals in the home also does not help.

Increasing allergies and flu epidemics boost sales of oral decongestants

Oral decongestants recorded strong retail value growth in 2019. The number of people with allergies is increasing in the Czech Republic, which strongly drove demand for antihistamines/allergy remedies in 2019, with the number of sufferers also expected to soar over the forecast period.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Johnson & Johnson recalls some batches of Olynth

The leader in nasal sprays, Johnson & Johnson, recalled certain batches of its leading Olynth 0.1% nasal spray in November 2018.

Successful strategy of private label player

Private label increased its share of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies in 2019 due to the success of the Dr Max private label range by Ceska Lekarna Holding. Dr Max was the only private label present in the category in the Czech market at the end of the review period.

Some pack sizes of products containing dextromethorphan are prescription-only

In August 2017, the distribution of mono-component medicinal products containing dextromethorphan was changed from OTC to prescription-only. This affected Stopex for dry coughs in the form of 30mg tablets and Meddex Vicks pastilles.

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