Analgesics in Ireland

Product Code EUR00656
Publication Date April 2011
Publisher Euromonitor
Product Type Report
Pages 37
ISBN Number not applicable

Analgesics in Ireland

August 2010 saw the introduction of strict new guidelines from the PSI (Pharmacy Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, in relation to the suitability and sale of codeine-based analgesics in pharmacies due to concerns amongst the Irish healthcare community in relation to the highly addictive nature of codeine. All advertising of products, including window displays and leaflets, is now prohibited. Pharmacists are further advised to encourage the use of acetaminophen as the preferred first...

Euromonitor International's Analgesics in Ireland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2006-2010, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2015 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Acne Treatments, Allergy Eye Care, Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic), Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments, Antipruritics, Child-Specific Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies, Child-Specific Digestive Remedies, Child-Specific Medicated Skin Care, Cold Sore Treatments, Combination Products - Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies, Cough Remedies, Decongestants, Diarrhoeal Remedies, First Aid Kits, Gauze, Tape and Other Wound Care, Haemorrhoid Treatments, Hair Loss Treatments, IBS Treatments, Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies, Laxatives, Medicated Confectionery, Medicated Shampoos, Motion Sickness Remedies, Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments, NRT Gum, NRT Inhalators, NRT Lozenges, NRT Patches, Other NRT, Pharyngeal Preparations, Standard Eye Care, Sticking Plasters/Adhesive Bandages, Systemic Analgesics, Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines, Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic, Topical Antifungals, Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics, Vaginal Antifungals.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Contents

  • Analgesics in Ireland
  • Euromonitor International
  • April 2011
  • List of Contents and Headlines
    • Trends
    • Switches
    • Competitive Landscape
    • Prospects
    • Category Data
    • Pinewood Healthcare Group in Consumer Health (ireland)
    • Strategic Direction
    • Key Facts
  • Summary 1 Pinewood Healthcare: Key Facts
    • Company Background
    • Production
  • Summary 2 Pinewood Healthcare Group: Production Statistics 2010
    • Competitive Positioning
  • Summary 3 Pinewood Healthcare Group: Competitive Position 2010
    • Executive Summary
    • Consumer Health Continues To See Growth
    • Display of Codeine-based Analgesics - New Guidance Now in Force
    • Customers Seeking Value for Money
    • Health & Beauty Retailers Continue To Dominate
    • Growth - Slow But Steady
    • Key Trends and Developments
    • Irish Economy Struggles To Recover From Recession
    • Obesity Reaches Crisis Levels
    • Pharmacy Changes - Current and Future Issues
    • Prevention Is Better Than Cure
    • Rapid Response Versus Immune Defence
    • Market Indicators
    • Market Data
    • OTC Registration and Classification
    • De-listing and De-reimbursement
    • Advertising
    • Packaging and Labelling
    • Distribution
    • Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Registration and Classification
    • EU Legislation
    • Self-medication/self-care and Preventative Medicine
    • Generics
    • Switches
  • Summary 4 Consumer Health : Switches 2009-2010
    • Definitions
    • Sources
  • Summary 5 Research Sources
  • List of Tables
    • Table 1 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2005-2010
    • Table 2 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2005-2010
    • Table 3 Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic by Format: % Value Breakdown 2005-2010
    • Table 4 Analgesics Company Shares by Value 2006-2010
    • Table 5 Analgesics Brand Shares by Value 2007-2010
    • Table 6 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2010-2015
    • Table 7 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2010-2015
    • Table 8 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services 2005-2010
    • Table 9 Life Expectancy at Birth 2005-2010
    • Table 10 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2005-2010
    • Table 11 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2005-2010
    • Table 12 Consumer Health Company Shares by Value 2006-2010
    • Table 13 Consumer Health Brand Shares by Value 2007-2010
    • Table 14 Penetration of Private Label by Category 2005-2010
    • Table 15 Sales of Consumer Health by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2005-2010
    • Table 16 Sales of Consumer Health by Category and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2010
    • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2010-2015
    • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2010-2015