Table of Contents
Introduction And Abbreviations
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- Introduction
- Other relevant reports
- Definition
- Abbreviations & Terms
- Abbreviations
- Terms
Executive Summary
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- Shifting population, shuffling products
- Incremental growth
- Imbalanced segments
- Alternating top sellers
- Drug stores remain leading channel
- The GI remedies consumer
- Guarded outlook for the future
Market Drivers
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- Incidence of gastrointestinal ailments on the rise
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- Figure 1: Incidence of gastrointestinal ailments, 2003 and 2004
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- Figure 2: Rise in incidence of gastrointestinal ailments and share of population, 2003 and 2004
- Boomers and elderly an expanding target market
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- Figure 3: Incidence of gastrointestinal ailments, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 4: U.S. population projections, 2000, 2004 and 2009
- Stress and diet contributions
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- Figure 5: Attitudes towards healthy eating, January-September 2003
- The benefits of fiber
- Prescription switches to OTC
- Direct-to-consumer advertising
- Rising consumer confidence in self-care
- Possible health threats in antacid use
Market Size & Trends
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- Figure 6: Sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Graph 1: Trends in sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
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Market Segmentation
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- Overview
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- Figure 7: Sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by type, 2002 and 2004.
- Graph 2: Sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by segment, 2004
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- Graph 3: Trends in sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by segment, 1998-2003
- Antacids
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- Figure 8: Sales of antacids, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Laxatives
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- Figure 9: Sales of laxatives, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Anti-diarrheals
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- Figure 10: Sales of anti-diarrheals, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Stomach remedies
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- Figure 11: Sales of stomach remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Other remedies
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- Figure 12: Sales of motion sickness remedies, emetics, and other remedies at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
Supply Structure
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- FDM SALES BY MANUFACTURER
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- Figure 13: FDM sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by manufacturer, 2002 and 2004
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- Graph 4: FDM sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by manufacturer, 2004
- FDM SALES BY MANUFACTURER AND BRAND
- Antacids
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- Figure 14: FDM sales of antacids, by manufacturer and brand, 2002 and 2004
- Laxatives
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- Figure 15: FDM sales of laxatives, by manufacturer and brand, 2002 and 2004
- Anti-diarrheals
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- Figure 16: FDM sales of anti-diarrheals, by manufacturer and brand, 2002 and 2004
- Stomach remedies
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- Figure 17: FDM sales of stomach remedies, by manufacturer and brand, 2002 and 2004
- Other remedies
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- Figure 18: FDM sales of motion sickness remedies, emetics, and other remedes, by manufacturer and brand, 2002 and 2004
- MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND BRANDS
- Procter & Gamble
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company
- Pfizer, Inc.
- McNeil Consumer Products
- Other companies
Advertising & Promotion
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- Introduction
- Major manufacturers and brands
- Procter & Gamble
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company
- Pfizer, Inc.
Retail Distribution
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- Introduction
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- Figure 19: Sales of gastrointestinal remedies, by channel, 2002 and 2004
- Drug stores
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- Figure 20: Drug store sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Drug store operating data
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- Figure 21: Top drug store operating statistics, latest fiscal year-end
- Figure 22: Percentage change from latest fiscal year-end versus year prior
- Mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs
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- Figure 23: Mass merchandiser and club store sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Mass merchandiser operating data
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- Figure 24: Top mass merchandiser operating statistics, latest financial year-end
- Figure 25: Top mass merchandisers’ percentage change from latest financial year-end versus year prior
- Supermarkets
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- Figure 26: Supermarket sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Supermarket operating data
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- Figure 27: Top supermarket operating statistics, latest fiscal year-end
- Figure 28: Percentage change from latest fiscal year-end versus year prior
The Consumer
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- Introduction
- Incidence of gastrointestinal ailments
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- Figure 29: Incidence of professionally diagnosed gastrointestinal ailments in previous 12 months, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 30: Incidence of professionally diagnosed gastrointestinal ailments in previous 12 months, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 31: Incidence of professionally diagnosed gastrointestinal ailments in previous 12 months, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Prescription vs. OTC
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- Figure 32: Use of non-prescription or prescription products, by ailments professionally diagnosed, May 2003-April 2004
- Use of indigestion aids/stomach remedies or laxatives
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- Figure 33: Use of indigestion aids/stomach remedies or laxatives, non-prescription, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 34: Use of indigestion aids/stomach remedies or laxatives, non-prescription, by gender, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 35: Use of indigestion aids/stomach remedies or laxatives, non-prescription, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 36: Use of indigestion aids/stomach remedies or laxatives, non-prescription, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Stomach remedy usage
- Conditions for which indigestion aids/stomach remedies are used
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- Figure 37: Conditions for which indigestion aids/stomach remedies are used, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 38: Conditions for which indigestion aids/stomach remedies are used, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 39: Conditions for which indigestion aids/stomach remedies are used, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Frequency of stomach remedy use
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- Figure 40: Frequency of non-prescription stomach remedy use, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 41: Frequency of non-prescription stomach remedy use, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 42: Frequency of non-prescription stomach remedy use, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Types and kinds of stomach remedies used
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- Figure 43: Types and kinds of stomach remedies used, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 44: Types and kinds of stomach remedies used, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 45: Types and kinds of stomach remedies used, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Laxative use
- Frequency of laxative use
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- Figure 46: Frequency of laxative use, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 47: Frequency of laxative use, by age, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 48: Frequency of laxative use, by race/ethnicity, May 2003-April 2004
- Types of laxatives used
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- Figure 49: Types of laxatives used, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 50: Types of laxatives used, by gender, May 2003-April 2004
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- Figure 51: Types of laxatives used, by age, May 2003-April 2004
- Purchases of gastrointestinal remedies
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- Figure 52: GI remedies purchased, September 2004
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- Figure 53: GI remedies purchased, by gender, September 2004
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- Figure 54: GI remedies purchased, by gender, September 2004
- Attitudes towards GI remedy usage
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- Figure 55: Attitudes towards use of GI remedies, September 2004
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- Figure 56: Attitudes towards use of GI remedies, by age, September 2004
- Effectiveness of OTC remedies
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- Figure 57: Attitudes towards the effectiveness of GI remedies, September 2004
- Summary
Future & Forecast
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- FUTURE TRENDS
- Incidence expected to rise
- An aging population
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- Figure 58: U.S. population projections, 2004 and 2009
- Upswing in self-care
- Prescription switches
- Antacid side effect concerns
- MARKET FORECAST
- Overview
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- Figure 59: Forecast of retail sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Graph 5: Forecast of retail sales of gastrointestinal remedies, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Antacids
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- Figure 60: Forecast of retail sales of antacids, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Laxatives
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- Figure 61: Forecast of retail sales of laxatives, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Anti-diarrheals
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- Figure 62: Forecast of retail sales of anti-diarrheals, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Stomach remedies
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- Figure 63: Forecast of retail sales of stomach remedies, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Forecast factors
Appendix: Trade Associations
Appendix: New Product Briefs
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- CVS Drugstores: CVS Pharmacy Acid Controller Tablets
- GlaxoSmithKline: Tums Extra Strength E-X Tropical Fruit Antacid/Calcium Supplement
- Boehringer Ingelheim: Dulcolax Mint Milk of Magnesia Laxative & Antacid
- SAM’S West: Member’s Mark Anti-Diarrheal Caplets
- Pfizer Consumer Healthcare: Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews
- Novartis Consumer Health: Maalox Total Stomach Relief
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