This statistic presents the main reasons why French people purchase OTC (over-the-counter) medications in 2023. According to the survey, French people buy OTC medications mainly because the symptoms were mild and did not require a medical consultation (** percent). Additionally, ** percent of respondents stated that it would have taken too long to get a doctor's appointment.
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IFOP. (May 1, 2023). Reasons why the French buy over-the-counter medications in 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1654951/reasons-for-purchasing-over-the-counter-medications-in-france/
IFOP. "Reasons why the French buy over-the-counter medications in 2023." Chart. May 1, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/1654951/reasons-for-purchasing-over-the-counter-medications-in-france/
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