Pharmacies will Continue to be the Top OCT Channel for Sales of Allergy, Cold and Cough Drugs : Fact.MR
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Posted on August 9, 2021
8 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026

Published by top news
Posted on August 9, 2021
8 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026

A large number of people across the globe purchase OTC (over-the-counter) medicines for treating minor cough, cold or allergy related problems rather visiting the doctor. This has been a major reason behind the incessant sales of OTC cough, cold and allergy drugs.
Many of the medicines for cold, cough and allergy fall under common categories of OTC. In order to ensure customer safety, healthcare regulatory bodies in some countries have even set guidelines for selling or purchasing of such medicines. Moreover, the busy lifestyle of a modern consumer make such medicines more important as consulting a doctor for every single health issue might consume a hefty amount of time.
Factors as such are playing a crucial role in further boosting the demand for OTC cough, cold and allergy medicines. In addition, growing number of immunosuppressed patients and expanding global geriatric population is anticipated to drive the growth of the market. Fact.MR’s recently published report reveals that the global OTC cough, cold and allergy medicine market is set to witness 4.9% between 2017 and 2022. This market is estimated to stand at around US$ 37,323 Mn towards the end of the forecast period.
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Factors as such are playing a crucial role in further boosting the demand for OTC cough, cold and allergy medicines. In addition, growing number of immunosuppressed patients and expanding global geriatric population is anticipated to drive the growth of the market. Fact.MR’s recently published report reveals that the global OTC cough, cold and allergy medicine market is set to witness 4.9% between 2017 and 2022. This market is estimated to stand at around US$ 37,323 Mn towards the end of the forecast period.
Market Taxonomy
| Drug Type | OTC Channel | Dosage |
| Antihistamine | Pharmacy | Liquid |
| Expectorants | Drug Store | Capsule |
| Bronchodialators | Modern Trade | Tablet |
| Antibiotics | Online | Lozenges |
| Others | Other OTC Format |
Following insights from Fact.MR’s global OTC cough, cold and allergy market will be important for market’s future growth
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Competition Tracking
Fact.MR has profiled some of the key players in its report, which include
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A large number of people across the globe purchase OTC (over-the-counter) medicines for treating minor cough, cold or allergy related problems rather visiting the doctor. This has been a major reason behind the incessant sales of OTC cough, cold and allergy drugs.
Many of the medicines for cold, cough and allergy fall under common categories of OTC. In order to ensure customer safety, healthcare regulatory bodies in some countries have even set guidelines for selling or purchasing of such medicines. Moreover, the busy lifestyle of a modern consumer make such medicines more important as consulting a doctor for every single health issue might consume a hefty amount of time.
Factors as such are playing a crucial role in further boosting the demand for OTC cough, cold and allergy medicines. In addition, growing number of immunosuppressed patients and expanding global geriatric population is anticipated to drive the growth of the market. Fact.MR’s recently published report reveals that the global OTC cough, cold and allergy medicine market is set to witness 4.9% between 2017 and 2022. This market is estimated to stand at around US$ 37,323 Mn towards the end of the forecast period.
For detailed insights on enhancing your product footprint, request for a sample here- https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=71
Factors as such are playing a crucial role in further boosting the demand for OTC cough, cold and allergy medicines. In addition, growing number of immunosuppressed patients and expanding global geriatric population is anticipated to drive the growth of the market. Fact.MR’s recently published report reveals that the global OTC cough, cold and allergy medicine market is set to witness 4.9% between 2017 and 2022. This market is estimated to stand at around US$ 37,323 Mn towards the end of the forecast period.
Market Taxonomy
| Drug Type | OTC Channel | Dosage |
| Antihistamine | Pharmacy | Liquid |
| Expectorants | Drug Store | Capsule |
| Bronchodialators | Modern Trade | Tablet |
| Antibiotics | Online | Lozenges |
| Others | Other OTC Format |
Following insights from Fact.MR’s global OTC cough, cold and allergy market will be important for market’s future growth
Need more information about Report Methodology? Click here- https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=RM&rep_id=71
Get More Insights https://www.biospace.com/article/new-product-developments-in-biologics-will-turn-game-changer-for-acromegaly-treatment-market-expects-fact-mr/
Competition Tracking
Fact.MR has profiled some of the key players in its report, which include
Full Access of this Exclusive Report is Available at- https://www.factmr.com/checkout/71
About Us:
Market research and consulting agency with a difference! That’s why 80% of Fortune 1,000 companies trust us for making their most critical decisions. While our experienced consultants employ the latest technologies to extract hard-to-find insights, we believe our USP is the trust clients have on our expertise. Spanning a wide range – from automotive & industry 4.0 to healthcare & retail, our coverage is expansive, but we ensure even the most niche categories are analyzed. Our sales offices in United States and Dublin, Ireland. Headquarter based in Dubai, UAE. Reach out to us with your goals, and we’ll be an able research partner.
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