The total sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough, cold and sore throat medicines amounted to almost *** million British pounds in 2017. OTC refers to a class of medication that can be sold without the need for a prescription. Cold and flu decongestants generated the highest sales value in this category at million British pounds, followed by medicated confectionary at *** million British pounds.
Leading brands in the market
In the UK in 2017, the leading cold, flu and decongestant brand by sales value was Lemsip with a sales value of almost ** million British pounds. Sudafed and Strepsils both followed with a sales value of approximately ** million British pounds in 2017
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Proprietary Association of Great Britain. (May 22, 2018). Sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough/cold/sore throat medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by category (in millions GBP) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/
Proprietary Association of Great Britain. "Sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough/cold/sore throat medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by category (in millions GBP)." Chart. May 22, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/
Proprietary Association of Great Britain. (2018). Sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough/cold/sore throat medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by category (in millions GBP). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/
Proprietary Association of Great Britain. "Sales Value of Over-the-counter (Otc) Cough/Cold/Sore Throat Medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by Category (in Millions Gbp)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 22 May 2018, /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/
Proprietary Association of Great Britain, Sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough/cold/sore throat medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by category (in millions GBP) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
Sales value of over-the-counter (OTC) cough/cold/sore throat medicines in Great Britain in 2014 and 2017, by category (in millions GBP) [Graph], Proprietary Association of Great Britain, May 22, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/415982/over-the-counter-sales-for-cough-cold-sore-throat-in-great-britain/
