Parapharmaceutics market grows 20-25%

The parapharmaceutical products market is increasing more rapidly than the drug market, at an annual 20-25 percent growth pace. The drug market is slowing to an annual 15 percent increase, from 20 percent in 2006.

The parapharmaceutics market is made up of over-the-counter products sold in pharmacies, such as skin products, cosmetics, and food supplements.

Although there are no studies monitoring this segment, the parapharmaceutical market is estimated to be worth some €300 million by companies in the field. "It is an interesting area for business, because one can be more creative and bring Real advantages for clients and pharmacies," according to drug distributor Montero's General Manager, Flavius Hadadea.

"There are objective reasons for this market’s growth. New supplement producers and importers are entering the market and the products portfolio is becoming more diversified. We are importing 10 brands, but there are some 30 important brands on the market," according to the General Manager of pharma distributor Distrifarm, Cosmin Costea.

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