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Consumer Health in Italy

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  • 112 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Italy
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2595815
In 2025, consumer health in Italy continued to record modest value growth, supported by several factors across the main categories. The OTC segment was largely driven by a general increase in prices providing a lift to value sales. The unusually severe flu season, which peaked in January, had a significant impact on demand for cough and cold products, analgesics and paediatric solutions.

The Consumer Health in Italy report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management and Wellbeing.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

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
DISCLAIMERDEFINITIONS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
ANALGESICS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High incidence of flu boosts demand for analgesics
  • Market share is concentrated among top two players
  • Pharmacies are the ‘go-to’ channel for analgesics
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Maturity of the analgesics category offers limited scope for future growth
  • Innovation to focus on fast-acting formulas and products for women
  • Sustainability agenda will shape corporate strategy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 81 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 82 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUGH, COLD AND ALLERGY (HAY FEVER) REMEDIES IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong flu season boosts demand for cough and cold remedies
  • Opella Healthcare Italy leverages heritage and marketing investment to increase share
  • Retail e-commerce share rises amid extended flu season
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Seasonality will remain the most decisive variable shaping category performance
  • Growing demands for natural remedies to spur developments using plant ingredients
  • Players are embracing corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 12 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 13 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 16 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIGESTIVE REMEDIES IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Stressful modern lifestyles and ageing population drives strong sales of digestive remedies
  • Opella Healthcare Italy leverages leading position with portfolio of well-known brands
  • Pharmacies lead as main choice for ageing population whilst younger generations opt to buy online
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Promising outlook for digestive remedies
  • Product developments to centre on fast-acting formulas, convenience and discretion
  • Holistic approach to wellbeing brings plant ingredients into mainstream product development
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 18 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 19 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DERMATOLOGICALS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Mixed performance in dermatologicals
  • Bayer SpA maintains solid lead in dermatologicals
  • Pharmacies attract consumers with professional advice and detailed product knowledge
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Antipruritics and hair loss treatments to outperform other categories
  • External threats posed from skincare and food supplements
  • Evolution of pharmacy channel offers growth potential
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 28 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
NRT SMOKING CESSATION AIDS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Threat of substitutes continues to depress sales
  • Johnson & Johnson SpA reaffirms it leadership position
  • Pharmacy channel leads with advice and vital support a key advantage
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further decline is anticipated for overall category
  • Innovations may help to slow decline in NRT smoking cessation aids
  • Opportunities to reposition could help to change perceptions
CATEGORY INDICATORS
  • Table 31 Number of Smokers by Gender 2020-2025
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 32 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 33 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 34 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 35 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SLEEP AIDS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sleep aids confirm solid growth potential
  • Procter & Gamble Italia SpA enjoys a stable position in sleep aids
  • Pharmacies are the preferred channel for sleep aids
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Solid consumer demand for sleep aids
  • Technological advances in sleep monitoring raises awareness of sleep issues
  • Rising demand for sleep aids containing natural ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 42 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 43 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2025-2030
EYE CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing need for standard eye care among multiple demographics
  • Recordati SpA leads with broad portfolio covering major segments
  • Pharmacists play key advisory role in eye care
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Promising growth lies ahead for eye care
  • Digital technologies and automation will fuel the innovation pipeline
  • Natural and clean ingredients are higher on priority list
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 44 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 45 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WOUND CARE IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wound care achieves stability in 2025
  • Private label continues to gain traction in wound care
  • Pharmacy share is eroded in competitive retail landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable outlook for wound care
  • Niche segments give players scope to innovate
  • Sustainability strategies set to gain traction in wound care
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 51 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 52 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
VITAMINS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Price increases support value growth as purchasing patterns normalise post-pandemic
  • Bayer SpA maintains a strong position with category leading Supradyn brand
  • Pharmacies is the preferred channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow and steady value growth lies ahead for vitamins
  • Functional benefits are tailored to specific audiences
  • Greater diversity of vitamin formats will meet diverse consumer needs
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 56 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 57 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 58 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong performance for dietary supplements as they are integrated into daily routines
  • Aboca SpA leads in fragmented competitive landscape
  • Pharmacies maintain a solid position
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Bright outlook for dietary supplements spurred by Italy’s ageing population
  • Innovative formulations will come to the fore
  • Natural ingredients and sustainability will remain high on the strategic agenda
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 87 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 88 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 89 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 92 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
SPORTS NUTRITION IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong growth momentum continues in sports nutrition
  • Enervit SpA extends lead in highly competitive landscape
  • E-commerce channel extends its lead in sports nutrition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Robust outlook in a maturing category
  • Women present a key target audience due to diverse needs
  • Limitations prevail given poor access to sports among some demographics and regions
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 63 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 64 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 65 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 66 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
HERBAL/TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growth stabilises following pandemic boost
  • Aboca SpA extends its leading position over competition
  • High levels of trust and deep-rooted shopping habits attract consumers to pharmacy channel
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable yet positive outlook for herbal/traditional products
  • Italy’s ageing population presents opportunities for new product development
  • Herbal/traditional digestive remedies present significant growth opportunities
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 70 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 73 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 74 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PAEDIATRIC CONSUMER HEALTH IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Flu epidemic boosts sales of paediatric consumer health
  • Tachipirina holds strong competitive advantage as trusted brand among parents
  • Grocery retailers gain share with parapharmacy corners in-store
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Low birth rates will push volume sales back into decline
  • Natural products and phyto-therapeutic products should atttract parents
  • Policies to support birth rate are likely to have a limited impact
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 76 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING IN ITALYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthier approach to living stifles demand for weight management and wellbeing products
  • Herbalife Italia’s lead is supported by multi-channel distribution strategy
  • Pharmacies are key channel for nutritional supplement drinks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Limited growth prospects amid profound shifts in weight loss strategies
  • Self-acceptance and adoption of holistic wellness presents major threat to weight loss brands
  • Weight loss injections are expressly prohibited for aesthetic weight loss purposes
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 94 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 95 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030