German OTC Market: Cough & Cold, Gut Health And Price Hikes Drive Strong First Half
Executive Summary
A strong winter cough and cold season, demand for gut health products and price rises have all contributed to a good first six months of 2023 for Germany's OTC market, according to the latest Sempora data.
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