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Posted on September 17, 2021
7 min readLast updated: February 5, 2026
The Rx-to-OTC market is projected to exceed $35bn by 2031, with a 5.3% CAGR. Allergy and respiratory drugs lead the market, driven by increased OTC access.
As per a study by FMI, the global sales of Rx-to-OTC market is expected surpass evaluation of US$58bn with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period of 2021 and 2031. The market is estimated to reach US$35 bn in 2021, exhibiting a year on year growth rate of 5.2% during 2021. Sales rose at 1.5% CAGR between 2016 and 2020.
According to a study by FMI, allergy and respiratory drug segment will dominate the global market, accounting for a share of 26.7% in 2021. Demand for improved access to a wide range of medicines over the counter (OTC) for treating common ailments such as cough, cold, flu, headaches, and others will continue aiding sales in the market.
The shift from Rx-to-OTC is gaining momentum as OTC medicines are cost effective and deliver first line treatment for numerous common illnesses. This has resulted in reduced doctor visits, subsequently increasing opportunities for sales in the market.
The transition of proven prescription drugs to nonprescription, over the counter status for treating common diseases is a highly regulated and scientifically rigorous process but it is widely gaining momentum as it reduces massive burden from the healthcare facility.
For a medicine to be granted OTC status, it must adhere to safety margin, bear understandable labelling, and must be effective. These restrictions might hinder or slow down the process of manufacturing and production in the future. However, wider adoption of medicines and products have magnified the demand for Rx-to-OTC products in the global market.
As per FMI, the demand for allergy and respiratory drugs will remain high in the market. The segment is also forecast to register 5.7% CAGR over the coming decade. Antihistamines were the first drugs to receive Rx to OTC status and they have the potential of treating various lifestyle diseases. This will remain one of the chief drivers of the segment.
“Key players in the global market are investing in product development to get faster approval from FDA and other equal chief organizations. For instance, in June 2021, FDA approved Rx-to-OTC switch for Astepro allergy nasal spray, which is expected to be available at mass retail locations in the U.S.”, says a FMI analyst.
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The key players operating in the global Rx-to-OTC are focusing on adopting strategic collaboration to gain competitive edge. Besides this, they are engaging in product launches and improving their distribution channels to penetrate in regional markets.
For instance, Pfizer Inc. in April 2021, acquired Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private pharmaceutical company.
FDA in June 2021, approved Rx-to-OTC switch for Astepro allergy nasal spray and made it available at mass retail locations in the U.S.
Key players operating in the global Rx-to-OTC market as profiled by FMI are
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The article discusses the growth of the Rx-to-OTC market, projected to surpass $35bn by 2031.
Increased access to OTC drugs and new product launches drive the market growth.
The allergy and respiratory drug segment dominates, accounting for 26.7% share in 2021.
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