
From symptom to shopping cart
Go straight to the heart of what motivates OTC purchases – whether shoppers are browsing shelves, buying online, or consulting their pharmacist. Developed over 30 years in Germany, and now scaled globally, YouGov’s research approach delivers real-world context, not just data points. You’ll benefit from:
- Dedicated OTC shopper panel: track behavior across pharmacies, e-pharmacies, and mass-market outlets
- KPIs that really matter: go beyond sales volume with metrics like brand penetration, price sensitivity, buyer loyalty, and basket mix
- Flexible research options: choose from Quick Shot (QS) survey studies or ongoing panel subscriptions
- Clear marketing links: connect actual purchases to the campaigns and promotions that influenced them.

From drugstore to data
Germany’s most complete OTC study includes over 20,000 ongoing participants aged 20+, reporting monthly on their health-related purchases.
In other markets, custom QS surveys run through YouGov’s shopper panel allow brands to track product-specific behavior – using closed-question surveys scaled to your target audiences.

The reality of OTC sales
Through Medic*scope OTC panel and Medic*scope QS surveys, YouGov Shopper Medical Solutions helps you understand:
- Purchase motivations: whether based on a self-diagnosed complaint or a doctor’s recommendation
- Brand and category performance: measure results by health need, category, and brand level
- Competitive shifts: see where you’re gaining or losing shoppers and track competitor movements
- Marketing effectiveness: understand what resonates from your campaigns and which touchpoints are really driving purchase decisions
- How to customize your approach: by pharmacy channel, demographics, and market specifics – for a tailored strategy that fits your needs
- Demographic breakdowns: rich segmentation by age, gender, income, life stage, and brand loyalty
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YouGov Shopper Medical Solutions case studies
Explore how leading brands have used YouGov Shopper Medical Solutions to gain insights into shopper behavior and purchases of OTC products.

"Working with YouGov feels like a genuine partnership. Our YouGov team takes ownership in the success of our product launches, sharing excitement when they see our new products go live. They go above and beyond by providing valuable customer insights that help us optimize our product launches."
Willeke Brokking, CMI Lead Home Care, Unilever