PEX: pharmacy market increased by 8.5% y/y to PLN 4.4 billion in May

In May 2024, the pharmaceutical market's sales in pharmacies reached PLN 4,397.2 million, marking an increase of PLN 342.7 million (+8.5%) compared to May 2023. However, sales decreased by PLN 231.6 million (-5%) compared to the previous month. The average turnover per pharmacy rose by 10.2% y/y to PLN 350.5 thousand. Sales increased across all monitored segments compared to May 2023: reimbursed medicines by PLN 96.1 million (+8.1%), full-price products by PLN 120 million (+10.6%), and over-the-counter products by PLN 125.6 million (+7.4%). Conversely, compared to the previous month, sales decreased in all segments.

Average retail prices for medicines slightly increased m/m and significantly compared to May 2023.

(ISBnews)