Industry / Saudi Arabia

OTC Drug Market Slowly Gaining Ground

June 2009 | Industry Trend Analysis

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BMI reviews the gradual increase in sales of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug sector in Saudi Arabia with respect to how multinational drugmakers can maximise on capturing this high potential market.

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