Shoppers Buy More When They Have a Cold: Pharmacy Sales Doubled in the Autumn
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The autumn cold season is already being felt in shopping baskets. According to a report in Trade magazine, combined sales of nasal sprays and nasal drops have more than doubled. It seems many people are preparing for the change in weather and stocking up on the remedies they need in advance.
According to the article, customers are mainly looking for products that relieve symptoms. Products used against nasal congestion and a runny nose are in particularly high demand. Some popular preparations often sell out in pharmacies and drugstores at the beginning of the cold period.
The common cold is a very frequent illness, and it occurs several times a year in Hungary as well. In such times, experts generally advise patients to get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and always take medication according to the instructions for use. If symptoms do not improve after a week, or if a high fever develops, it is worth consulting a doctor.
Based on sales data, interest in home remedies and pharmacy products usually continues to grow during the cold season. Retailers say the number of purchases is expected to keep rising in the coming weeks.
Sources: Trade magazin
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