GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Effective Over The Counter Sleep Aid
Over the counter sleep aids have varying effectiveness and may produce different results for individuals, making it important to consider personal factors and consult with a healthcare provider.
In this post, we will explore the extensive use of over-the-counter sleep aids in the United States, fueled by the prevalence of sleep issues among American adults. With statistics revealing the scale of reliance on these products, we will discuss their effectiveness, potential risks, and the evolving landscape of the sleep aid market.
Statistic 1
"9 million American adults used prescription sleep aids, pointing to the severity of sleep issues leading some to turn to over-the-counter aids."
Statistic 2
"In 2019, 56.8% of all dollar sales of sleep aids in U.S. were over-the-counter."
Statistic 3
"Over half of American adults (58%) have experienced sleep issues at some time, correlating with the potential need for over-the-counter sleep aids."
Statistic 4
"In a survey, 15.2% of people reported having used over-the-counter sleep medication within the past year."
Statistic 5
"In the US, 2.5% to 10% of people reportedly use over-the-counter sleep aids."
Statistic 6
"Over the counter sleep aid sales in the US, which is a measure of their effectiveness, reached $425.9 million in 2020."
Statistic 7
"Over 10% of people take some form of sleep aid, including over-the-counter types."
Statistic 8
"Over-the-counter sleep aids can be effective for an occasional sleepless night, but they're not meant for long-term use."
Statistic 9
"In 2012, 3.1% of American adults had used an over-the-counter sleep aid in the past 30 days."
Statistic 10
"Over 60% of adults have not received treatment for their sleep disorders, indicating potential underuse of effective over-the-counter sleep aids."
Statistic 11
"Antihistamines, found in many over-the-counter sleep aids, are known to cause drowsiness in 10-25% of people."
Statistic 12
"It is estimated that 20% of people with chronic sleep problem self-medicate with over-the-counter sleep aids."
Statistic 13
"In 2022, the global sleep aid market is estimated to have a value of $76.7 billion, including both prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids."
Statistic 14
"Over-the-counter sleep aids account for about 25% of the total sleep aid market."
Statistic 15
"9.8% of US adults aged 20–39 years old reported using over-the-counter sleep aids within the past month in a 2015 research."
Statistic 16
"In 2015, 22.8% of adults aged 60-79 years took over-the-counter sleep aids within the past month."
Statistic 17
"Almost one in four American adults have used a sleep aid, over-the-counter or otherwise, at least once within the past year."
Statistic 18
"In 2015, it was estimated that approximately 4 million U.S. adults aged 20 and older used prescription sleeping medication, showing potential for over-the-counter sleep aid use."
Statistic 19
"In the 2020, over-the-counter sleep aid ZzzQuil reported annual sales of roughly $44 million U.S. dollars, showing its effectiveness to consumers."
Statistic 20
"Over 2 million children in the U.S. use some form of sleep aid, indicating that over-the-counter sleep aids may be a choice for some of this population."
Jannik Lindner
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