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Consumer Healthcare products
Our principal consumer Healthcare products are in three major areas. An analysis of sales by these areas is set out below:| 2008 £m |
2007 £m |
2006 £m |
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| OTC medicines | 1,935 | 1,718 | 1,496 |
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| Oral care | 1,240 | 1,049 | 993 |
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| Nutritional healthcare | 796 | 716 | 658 |
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| 3,971 | 3,483 | 3,147 | |
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In 2008 consumer healthcare sales were £4bn - three per cent higher in CER terms than in 2007.
Major products, which are not necessarily sold in all markets, are:
| Category | Product |
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Over-the-counter medicines Analgesics |
Panadol |
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| Dermatologicals | Zovirax Abreva |
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| Nasal dilators | Breathe Right |
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| Gastro-intestinal | Tums Citrucel |
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| Respiratory tract | Contac Beechams |
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| Smoking control | Commit Nicorette NicoDerm CQ NiQuitin CQ Nicabate CQ |
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| Natural wellness support | Abtei FiberChoice |
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| Weight control | alli |
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| Oral care | Aquafresh Dr Best Macleans Odol Polident Poligrip Sensodyne |
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| Nutritional healthcare | Lucozade Ribena Horlicks |
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Over-the-counter medicines
The leading products are Panadol,
a widely available paracetamol/acetominophen analgesic; Nicorette gum
in the USA; the NicoDerm, NiQuitin
CQ and Nicabate range
of smoking control products; Tums,
a calcium-based antacid; Citrucel laxative; Contac for
the treatment of colds; Abtei,
a natural medicines and vitamin range; and Zovirax and Abreva for
the treatment of cold sores.
Recent additions to the portfolio include Breathe Right nasal strips that gently lift open nasal passages to provide better breathing, and FiberChoice daily fibre supplements, through the acquisition of CNS, Inc. in 2006.
In June 2007, the Group launched alli in the USA; alli is an FDA-approved prescription product for obesity management.
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Oral care
The leading Oral care products are toothpastes and mouthwashes
under the Aquafresh, Sensodyne, Macleans and Odol brand
names, and a range of toothbrushes sold under the Aquafresh,
and Dr Best names.
In addition, denture care products are available principally
under the Polident, Poligrip and Corega brand
names.
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Nutritional healthcare
The leading products in this category are Lucozade glucose
energy and sports drinks, Ribena,
a fruit juice-based drink, and Horlicks,
a range of milk-based malted food and chocolate drinks.
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