Consumer Health in France

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Consumer Health in 2025: The big picture
• Key trends in 2025
• Competitive landscape
• Channel developments
• What next for Consumer Health?

MARKET INDICATORS

• Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2020-2025
• Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2020-2025

MARKET DATA

• Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2020-2025
• Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2020-2025
• Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2025
• Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

APPENDIX

• OTC registration and classification
• Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
• Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
• Switches
• Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2024-2025

DISCLAIMER

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

• Summary 2 Research Sources

ANALGESICS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Analgesics continues to report healthy growth in 2025
• Doliprane remains on top while ibuprofen brands suffer from negative media articles
• Pharmacies and e-commerce monopolise distribution despite campaign to ease restrictions

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Analgesics set for continued growth despite the challenges facing the market
• Fears of shortages over as France looks to invest in local production
• Herbal/traditional products could gain ground while the distribution landscape will remain under debate

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Reverse switch of pseudoephedrine negatively impacts sales
• Ricola remains a popular option thanks to ongoing new product development
• Pharmacies dominate sales but opportunities exist for other channels

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Ban on pseudoephedrine set to continue influencing the market
• Digital and technological category advancements
• Health and wellness and sustainability trends likely to push sales of herbal/traditional products

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 19 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 23 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Antacids and laxatives key growth drivers for digestive remedies in 2025
• Reckitt Benckiser retains the lead with its popular Gaviscon brand
• Pharmacies retain a near monopoly in digestive remedies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• The outlook remains positive despite some threats to growth
• No real digital and technological category advancements but instead new threats
• Another threat: the competition from natural alternatives and healthier diets

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 24 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 25 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 28 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 29 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

DERMATOLOGICALS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Dermatologicals sees more positive results in 2025 as health awareness increases
• Johnson & Johnson Sante Beaute France Bayer Sante Familiale lead
• A less restrictive legal context enables other channels to take share from pharmacies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Dermatologicals still offers growth potential but challenges remain
• Products advancements and innovations should help drive growth
• Health and wellness trend expected to have a mixed impact on the market

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sales of NRT smoking cessations aids increase as more smokers look to quit
• Competition remains focused around three companies
• Pharmacies retain control over sales of NRT smoking cessation aids

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Bleak outlook for the category despite increasing efforts to curb smoking prevalence
• Digital and technological solutions could help players reach a younger audience
• Natural alternatives unlikely to make inroads

CATEGORY INDICATORS

• Table 37 Number of Smokers by Gender 2020-2025

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 38 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 39 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 40 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 42 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 43 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

SLEEP AIDS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Rising levels of stress and anxiety fuelling demand for sleep aids in 2025
• Competition increases as more players invest in the market
• Pharmacies dominate sales but new channels are making inroads

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sleep aids still has plenty of room for growth despite new threats
• More combination products expected to be seen in the market
• Concerns around the addictive nature of Rx sleeping pills could benefit OTC sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 44 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2020-2025
• Table 45 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2025-2030
• Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2025-2030

EYE CARE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Eye care sales rising due to demographic, social and environmental factors
• Laboratoires Chauvin leads an increasingly consolidated market
• Pharmacies remains the dominant distribution channel despite e-commerce gaining share

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Rising pollen levels and increasing screen time are set to remain key growth drivers
• New innovations offer new sales potential
• Natural and preservative-free products offer strong growth potential

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 50 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 51 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 54 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 55 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

WOUND CARE IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Wound care sales stabilise as consumers return to more active lifestyles
• URGO retains the lead thanks to ongoing market investment
• Pharmacies remain relevant but continue to lose ground to grocery retailers and e-commerce

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Brighter outlook for wound care backed by more active lifestyles and an uptick in tourism
• Players expected to invest in launching more advanced products
• Legislative development could provide a boost to OTC sales

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

VITAMINS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Health meets pragmatism on French market
• Competition intensifies against a backdrop of economic uncertainty
• Pharmacies dominate sales but e-commerce is gaining ground

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• A Growing Demand Among Health-Conscious French Consumers
• Digitalisation and personalisation
• Strict legislation, clean labels and concerns over vitamin D deficiencies

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 62 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 63 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 64 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
• Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 67 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 68 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Local production and new formats add fuel to the growth of dietary supplements
• Arkopharma leads an increasingly fragmented market
• Pharmacies dominate the market but e-commerce sees the biggest gains in 2025

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Preventive health trend should propel growth in dietary supplements
• Digitalisation, personalisation and the growing role of social media
• Stricter legislation and a growing focus on sustainability

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 71 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
• Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 75 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Growth limited by rising consumer scepticism toward OTC weight loss products
• EA Pharma secures its lead but Ozempic presents a sizeable threat to the market
• Health and beauty specialists remain key to distribution

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sales set to grow but players may need to look for new ways to attract consumers
• GLP-1s, gummies and the growing influence of the digital market
• Regulations could shift in line with EU proposals

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 76 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 77 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 80 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 81 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

SPORTS NUTRITION IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sports nutrition remains in demand in France as consumers become more active
• Competition heats up as new and existing players expand their offer
• E-commerce now dominates sales of sports nutrition

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Innovation and new product development offers strong growth potential
• Digitalisation and social media set to have a big influence on the market
• Health and wellness trend likely to inform new product developments

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 82 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 83 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Herbal/traditional products increase in popularity thanks to the focus on clean living
• Arkopharma and Solinest remain the standout players in a fragmented market
• Pharmacies remains the go to channel despite its share declining

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• The shift toward prevention and healthy ageing should boost sales
• Evidence-based functionality could be key to success in herbal/traditional products
• Regulatory stability should benefit sales of herbal/traditional products

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN FRANCE

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Stronger cold and flu season helps boost sales of paediatric consumer health in 2025
• Bayer retains the lead despite its focus shifting to its dermocosmetics portfolio
• Pharmacies still dominate sales despite e-commerce gaining traction

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Growth likely to be constrained by France's falling birth rate
• Evolving health concerns should fuel demand for vitamins and dietary supplements
• Low demand could result in manufacturers focusing their investments elsewhere

CATEGORY DATA

• Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
• Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
• Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
• Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
• Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
• Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030