The Power of OTCs to Provide Consumer Value

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines provide millions of Americans with easy, accessible and affordable treatments and solutions to an expanding array of ailments. Yet the value created by OTC medicines goes beyond the relief of aches and pains, itches, coughs, colds and flu symptoms. OTCs provide billions of dollars in productivity savings as well. This report presents the findings of an independent study to estimate and document the value created by OTC medicines to the United States.