Distribution of the pharmaceutical market by therapeutic class France

In 2018, sale of pharmaceuticals related to the treatment of the central nervous system accounted for about 17 percent of pharmacy sales in France. Cardiovascular pharmaceuticals represented over 9 percent of sales of medications sold in city pharmacies in France.

Breakdown of sales of pharmaceutical products in city pharmacies in France in 2018, by therapeutic class*

Characteristic	Share of turnover
Antineoplastics and immunomodulators	17.1%
Central nervous system	15.4%
Digestive system, stomatology and metabolism	11.9%
Systemic anti-infectives	10.6%
Cardiovascular system	9.2%
Respiratory system	8.3%
Blood and blood-forming organs	7.3%
Sense organs	5.2%
Genitourinary system / sex hormones	4.1%
Musculoskeletal system	3.2%
Hormones	2.9%
Dermatology	2.5%
Diagnostic products	1.2%
Miscellaneous**	0.7%
Solutes for hospital use	0.3%
Antiparasitics	0.3%

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Release date

September 2019

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Region

France

Survey time period

2018

Supplementary notes

* turnover expressed in manufacturer price excluding taxes; EphMra classification
** allergens, various medications, antiseptics and surgical instruments

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