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UK OTC Remedies – Market Dynamics 2026
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Greater recognition of gendered pain and personalised interests will spur format and claim innovation. Ziyu Tian, OTC & Personal Care Research Analyst…
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UK OTC Remedies – Market Dynamics 2026

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  1. THE MARKET

    • Snapshot – market size and forecast
    • Market size and forecast of OTC Analgesics and Cough, Cold and Flu Remedies
    • Graph 1: market forecast for OTC analgesics and cough, cold and flu remedies, 2019-30
    • Market segmentation
    • Cough, cold and flu remedies brand share
    • Graph 2: retail value shares of OTC cough, cold and flu remedies, by brand, 2024-25
  2. APPENDIX

    • The market
    • Forecast methodology
    • Market size and forecast: constant and current prices (total)
    • Market forecast: prediction intervals (total)
    • Market segmentation – analgesics
    • Market segmentation – cough, cold and flu remedies
    • Market share – analgesics
    • Market share – cold/flu decongestants
    • Market share – cough liquids
    • Market share – medicated confectionery

This Market Dynamics report features market data extracted from Mintel’s UK OTC Remedies Market Report 2026. Giving you direct access to key market information and analysis from our category experts. This report is ideal for those looking for a topline summary of the UK OTC medications market. The full UK report is available to purchase here.

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