Demand for self-care products in pharmacies grows 5%

The demand for self-care products in Spanish pharmacies has grown by 5% over the past year, according to Cofares' Observatory of Trends. Source: infobae, elconfidencial

Key growth drivers

• Sports nutrition demand surged 36%, with proteins up 15% and pre‑competition products like creatine accounting for 70% of volume. Source: infobae, elconfidencial
• The peak for sports nutrition was in March 2026, indicating a shift away from seasonal patterns. Source: infobae
• Digestive health over‑the‑counter products rose 27%, led by probiotics (37% of demand). Source: infobae, elconfidencial
• Skin care products grew 2% overall, with facial care up 4.2%. Source: elconfidencial

Regional highlights

Madrid and the Valencian Community lead demand across categories. Source: infobae, elconfidencial Andalusia accounts for 12% of national digestive health volume, while Catalonia saw a 37% increase in sports nutrition. Source: infobae