Resources

This report identifies methodologies applied to determine the economic value of nonprescription medicines for conditions that agree with self-medication. It highlights the benefits of nonprescription products for treatment, including significant cost savings to healthcare systems and consumers, and a reduction in work impairment or healthcare resource utilization.

Written by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by RB, this report considers the key elements and drivers for self-care and examines the political and regulatory response across three global markets: the US, Europe and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)

Developed in partnership with the World Health Organization, The World Heart Federation and the International Stroke Society emphasizing the growing role of the individual in the healthcare system at the turn of the 21st century.

Produced by the Global Action on Men's Health, this report addresses the area of men’s health, urging for action on a multi-layered and systems-wide basis is needed to improve men’s self-care effectively.

Produced by the New Zealand Self-Medication Industry, this publication discusses the value of self-care and self-medication to consumers in New Zealand and examines the likely impact of OTC medicines on the healthcare system and the economy, and looks at ways to grow the understanding and uptake of self-care.

Developed by the Mexican association Asociacion de Fabricantes de Medicamentos en Libre Accceso, AC (AFAMELA) this demonstrates the value and potential economic savings in the health budget of Mexico in relation to OTC self-care.