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FAMASI PRESENTS

DECEMBER
MEDICATION

Index.

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FAMASI PRESENTS

DECEMBER
MEDICATION

Index.

FAMASI PRESENTS

DECEMBER
MEDICATION

Index.

FAMASI PRESENTS

DECEMBER MEDICATION

Index.

FAMASI PRESENTS

DECEMBER
MEDICATION

Index.

December is hyped for being

December is hyped for being

December is hyped for being

December is hyped for being

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INTRO

Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.
Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.
Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.
Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.
Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.
Parties, travel, family gatherings, endless socialising. But behind the festivities, a health pattern emerges. Pharmacies across Nigeria reveal what December actually does to people's bodies.

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HOW WE MEASURED

( 02 )

HOW WE MEASURED

( 02 )

HOW WE MEASURED

We spoke with pharmacies in our Care Capital Cohort 1 to analyse medication purchasing patterns during December.

We spoke with pharmacies in our Care Capital Cohort 1 to analyse medication purchasing patterns during December.

We spoke with pharmacies in our Care Capital Cohort 1 to analyse medication purchasing patterns during December.

We spoke with pharmacies in our Care Capital Cohort 1 to analyse medication purchasing patterns during December.

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Widespread demand

Medications sold in 60%+ pharmacies across the localised area of the event.

Medications sold in 60%+ pharmacies across the localised area of the event.

Medications sold in 60%+ pharmacies across the localised area of the event.

Medications sold in 60%+ pharmacies across the localised area of the event.

Medications sold in 60%+ pharmacies across the localised area of the event.

Predictable trend

Pharmacy-reported annual increases observed against the usual market velocity.

Pharmacy-reported annual increases observed against the usual market velocity.

Pharmacy-reported annual increases observed against the usual market velocity.

Pharmacy-reported annual increases observed against the usual market velocity.

Pharmacy-reported annual increases observed against the usual market velocity.

Seasonal need

High-volume concentration measured towards a certain period

High-volume concentration measured towards a certain period

High-volume concentration measured towards a certain period

High-volume concentration measured towards a certain period

High-volume concentration measured towards a certain period

The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December
The Medications That Define December

"BP meds spike each year."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

December disrupts the routines that keep chronic conditions stable. Different meal times affect blood sugar. Increased salt intake at parties affects blood pressure. Travel changes medication schedules. Stress elevates cardiovascular risk.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"BP meds spike each year."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

December disrupts the routines that keep chronic conditions stable. Different meal times affect blood sugar. Increased salt intake at parties affects blood pressure. Travel changes medication schedules. Stress elevates cardiovascular risk.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"BP meds spike each year."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

December disrupts the routines that keep chronic conditions stable. Different meal times affect blood sugar. Increased salt intake at parties affects blood pressure. Travel changes medication schedules. Stress elevates cardiovascular risk.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"BP meds spike each year."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

December disrupts the routines that keep chronic conditions stable. Different meal times affect blood sugar. Increased salt intake at parties affects blood pressure. Travel changes medication schedules. Stress elevates cardiovascular risk.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"BP meds spike each year."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

December disrupts the routines that keep chronic conditions stable. Different meal times affect blood sugar. Increased salt intake at parties affects blood pressure. Travel changes medication schedules. Stress elevates cardiovascular risk.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Everyone is in sifia pains."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

59%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Paracetamol sales

December creates multiple pain points—literally. Travel causes body aches. Weather changes trigger headaches. Infections cause fevers. Parties cause hangovers. Stress manifests as physical pain.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Everyone is in sifia pains."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

59%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Paracetamol sales

December creates multiple pain points—literally. Travel causes body aches. Weather changes trigger headaches. Infections cause fevers. Parties cause hangovers. Stress manifests as physical pain.

  • ♥︎

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Struggler

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Everyone is in sifia pains."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

59%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Paracetamol sales

December creates multiple pain points—literally. Travel causes body aches. Weather changes trigger headaches. Infections cause fevers. Parties cause hangovers. Stress manifests as physical pain.

♥︎

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Struggler

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Everyone is in sifia pains."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

59%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Paracetamol sales

December creates multiple pain points—literally. Travel causes body aches. Weather changes trigger headaches. Infections cause fevers. Parties cause hangovers. Stress manifests as physical pain.

♥︎

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Struggler

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Everyone is in sifia pains."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

59%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Paracetamol sales

December creates multiple pain points—literally. Travel causes body aches. Weather changes trigger headaches. Infections cause fevers. Parties cause hangovers. Stress manifests as physical pain.

♥︎

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Struggler

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Cold & flu medications consistently spike every December."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Cough syrups sales

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lozenges sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ventolin sales

December creates perfect conditions for respiratory distress. Over half of pharmacies report cough syrup sales in December. The widespread distribution combined with consistent year-over-year patterns confirms that respiratory distress in December is predictable, not random.

  • ♥︎

    The Harmattan Veteran

    Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Unprepared Traveler

    Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Party Casualty

    Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Cold & flu medications consistently spike every December."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Cough syrups sales

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lozenges sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ventolin sales

December creates perfect conditions for respiratory distress. Over half of pharmacies report cough syrup sales in December. The widespread distribution combined with consistent year-over-year patterns confirms that respiratory distress in December is predictable, not random.

  • ♥︎

    The Harmattan Veteran

    Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Unprepared Traveler

    Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Party Casualty

    Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year.

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Cold & flu medications consistently spike every December."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Cough syrups sales

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lozenges sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ventolin sales

December creates perfect conditions for respiratory distress. Over half of pharmacies report cough syrup sales in December. The widespread distribution combined with consistent year-over-year patterns confirms that respiratory distress in December is predictable, not random.

♥︎

The Harmattan Veteran

Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Unprepared Traveler

Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Party Casualty

Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Cold & flu medications consistently spike every December."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Cough syrups sales

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lozenges sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ventolin sales

December creates perfect conditions for respiratory distress. Over half of pharmacies report cough syrup sales in December. The widespread distribution combined with consistent year-over-year patterns confirms that respiratory distress in December is predictable, not random.

♥︎

The Harmattan Veteran

Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Unprepared Traveler

Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Party Casualty

Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Cold & flu medications consistently spike every December."

Pleasant-oak Pharmacy

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Cough syrups sales

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lozenges sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ventolin sales

December creates perfect conditions for respiratory distress. Over half of pharmacies report cough syrup sales in December. The widespread distribution combined with consistent year-over-year patterns confirms that respiratory distress in December is predictable, not random.

♥︎

The Harmattan Veteran

Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Unprepared Traveler

Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Party Casualty

Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year.

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Halsad Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ciprofloxacin sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Metronidazole/Flagyl sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Augmentin/Amoxiclav sales

December conditions are capable of causing illness, and escalating them without proper care. That scratchy throat becomes a chest infection. The combination of weakened immunity, environmental stress, and delayed treatment turns minor issues into infections.

  • ♥︎

    The "It'll Pass" Person

    "I ignored it for three days. Now it's serious."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Infection Magnet

    "December dust always gets me. Sore throat to chest infection in no time."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Last Resort

    "I tried everything else. Now I need antibiotics."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Halsad Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Ciprofloxacin sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Metronidazole/Flagyl sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Augmentin/Amoxiclav sales

December conditions are capable of causing illness, and escalating them without proper care. That scratchy throat becomes a chest infection. The combination of weakened immunity, environmental stress, and delayed treatment turns minor issues into infections.

  • ♥︎

    The "It'll Pass" Person

    "I ignored it for three days. Now it's serious."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Infection Magnet

    "December dust always gets me. Sore throat to chest infection in no time."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Last Resort

    "I tried everything else. Now I need antibiotics."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Halsad Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Augmentin/Amoxiclav sales

December conditions are capable of causing illness, and escalating them without proper care. That scratchy throat becomes a chest infection. The combination of weakened immunity, environmental stress, and delayed treatment turns minor issues into infections.

♥︎

The "It'll Pass" Person

"I ignored it for three days. Now it's serious."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Infection Magnet

"December dust always gets me. Sore throat to chest infection in no time."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Last Resort

"I tried everything else. Now I need antibiotics."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Halsad Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Augmentin/Amoxiclav sales

December conditions are capable of causing illness, and escalating them without proper care. That scratchy throat becomes a chest infection. The combination of weakened immunity, environmental stress, and delayed treatment turns minor issues into infections.

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The "It'll Pass" Person

"I ignored it for three days. Now it's serious."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Infection Magnet

"December dust always gets me. Sore throat to chest infection in no time."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Last Resort

"I tried everything else. Now I need antibiotics."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Halsad Pharmacy

47%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Amlodipine sales

35%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Lisinopril sales

29%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Augmentin/Amoxiclav sales

December conditions are capable of causing illness, and escalating them without proper care. That scratchy throat becomes a chest infection. The combination of weakened immunity, environmental stress, and delayed treatment turns minor issues into infections.

♥︎

The "It'll Pass" Person

"I ignored it for three days. Now it's serious."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Infection Magnet

"December dust always gets me. Sore throat to chest infection in no time."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Last Resort

"I tried everything else. Now I need antibiotics."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Most customers plan to travel for holidays. 80% give concerns about their looks, stature, and need to look healthy."

Jodeph Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Vitamin C sales

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Multivitamin sales

41%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Collagen sales

December motivation is dual-purpose.

  • ♥︎

    The Glow-Up Planner

    "Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Immunity Builder

    "Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Comeback Kid

    "Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Most customers plan to travel for holidays. 80% give concerns about their looks, stature, and need to look healthy."

Jodeph Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Vitamin C sales

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Multivitamin sales

41%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Collagen sales

December motivation is dual-purpose.

  • ♥︎

    The Glow-Up Planner

    "Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Immunity Builder

    "Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Comeback Kid

    "Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Jodeph Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Vitamin C sales

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Multivitamin sales

41%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Collagen sales

December motivation is dual-purpose.

♥︎

The Glow-Up Planner

"Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Immunity Builder

"Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Comeback Kid

"Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Jodeph Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Vitamin C sales

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Multivitamin sales

41%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Collagen sales

December motivation is dual-purpose.

♥︎

The Glow-Up Planner

"Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Immunity Builder

"Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Comeback Kid

"Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Increased infections and delayed care earlier in the year drive December antibiotic demand."

Jodeph Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Vitamin C sales

53%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Multivitamin sales

41%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Collagen sales

December motivation is dual-purpose.

♥︎

The Glow-Up Planner

"Collagen, Vitamin E, and perfect lighting. Family photos ready."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Immunity Builder

"Vitamin C every morning. I refuse to get sick in December."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Comeback Kid

"Multivitamins to undo November's damage before New Year."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Anti-malarials consistently spike every December due to travel and exposure."

Halsad Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Antimalarial medications sales

December movement increases malaria exposure. People travel to areas they don't usually visit. Outdoor events and gatherings extend into evening hours when mosquitoes are active. When 65% of pharmacies experience simultaneous demand for the same category, it creates supply pressure that doesn't exist prior.

  • ♥︎

    The Village Returnee

    "Going home for Christmas means mosquito nets and antimalarials."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Oblee Master

    "Wedding receptions that go till midnight? I'm prepared."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Explorer

    "New cities, new mosquito populations. I stock up before I travel."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Anti-malarials consistently spike every December due to travel and exposure."

Halsad Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Antimalarial medications sales

December movement increases malaria exposure. People travel to areas they don't usually visit. Outdoor events and gatherings extend into evening hours when mosquitoes are active. When 65% of pharmacies experience simultaneous demand for the same category, it creates supply pressure that doesn't exist prior.

  • ♥︎

    The Village Returnee

    "Going home for Christmas means mosquito nets and antimalarials."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The Oblee Master

    "Wedding receptions that go till midnight? I'm prepared."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

  • ♥︎

    The December Explorer

    "New cities, new mosquito populations. I stock up before I travel."

    The Routine Manager

    "I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

    The Holiday Forgetter

    "I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

    The December Struggler

    "My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Anti-malarials consistently spike every December due to travel and exposure."

Halsad Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Antimalarial medications sales

December movement increases malaria exposure. People travel to areas they don't usually visit. Outdoor events and gatherings extend into evening hours when mosquitoes are active. When 65% of pharmacies experience simultaneous demand for the same category, it creates supply pressure that doesn't exist prior.

♥︎

The Village Returnee

"Going home for Christmas means mosquito nets and antimalarials."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Oblee Master

"Wedding receptions that go till midnight? I'm prepared."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Explorer

"New cities, new mosquito populations. I stock up before I travel."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Anti-malarials consistently spike every December due to travel and exposure."

Halsad Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Antimalarial medications sales

December movement increases malaria exposure. People travel to areas they don't usually visit. Outdoor events and gatherings extend into evening hours when mosquitoes are active. When 65% of pharmacies experience simultaneous demand for the same category, it creates supply pressure that doesn't exist prior.

♥︎

The Village Returnee

"Going home for Christmas means mosquito nets and antimalarials."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Oblee Master

"Wedding receptions that go till midnight? I'm prepared."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Explorer

"New cities, new mosquito populations. I stock up before I travel."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

"Anti-malarials consistently spike every December due to travel and exposure."

Halsad Pharmacy

65%

of pharmacies reported an increase in Antimalarial medications sales

December movement increases malaria exposure. People travel to areas they don't usually visit. Outdoor events and gatherings extend into evening hours when mosquitoes are active. When 65% of pharmacies experience simultaneous demand for the same category, it creates supply pressure that doesn't exist prior.

♥︎

The Village Returnee

"Going home for Christmas means mosquito nets and antimalarials."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The Oblee Master

"Wedding receptions that go till midnight? I'm prepared."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

♥︎

The December Explorer

"New cities, new mosquito populations. I stock up before I travel."

The Routine Manager

"I refill early and pack extras. December won't catch me slipping."

The Holiday Forgetter

"I packed everything except my BP meds. Again."

The December Struggler

"My readings are perfect all year. Then December hits, and everything changes."

When December Peaks

When December Peaks

When December Peaks

When December Peaks

When December Peaks

Teva Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, so the blood passes through them more easily.

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What we learnt

What we learnt

What we learnt

What we learnt

Chronic disease medications dominated December sales, but not for the reason you'd think.

Chronic disease medications dominated December sales, but not for the reason you'd think.

Chronic disease medications dominated December sales, but not for the reason you'd think.

Chronic disease medications dominated December sales, but not for the reason you'd think.

Chronic disease medications dominated December sales, but not for the reason you'd think.

Metformin, Amlodipine, Lisinopril, and other chronic medications represent the largest volume of December sales. December doesn't pause chronic conditions, it complicates them. Changed routines, travel stress, and disrupted schedules make managing existing conditions harder.

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59% of pharmacies experience demand for Paracetamol, making it the most universally purchased pain medication.

59% of pharmacies experience demand for Paracetamol, making it the most universally purchased pain medication.

59% of pharmacies experience demand for Paracetamol, making it the most universally purchased pain medication.

59% of pharmacies experience demand for Paracetamol, making it the most universally purchased pain medication.

59% of pharmacies experience demand for Paracetamol, making it the most universally purchased pain medication.

Its versatility explains the pattern: it treats fever, pain, headaches, hangovers, and body aches. When December creates multiple problems, paracetamol solves most of them.

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Respiratory products showed concentrated demand with widespread distribution.

Respiratory products showed concentrated demand with widespread distribution.

Respiratory products showed concentrated demand with widespread distribution.

Respiratory products showed concentrated demand with widespread distribution.

Respiratory products showed concentrated demand with widespread distribution.

Cough syrups (53% of pharmacies), lozenges (47% of pharmacies), and other respiratory medications appeared consistently across locations, revealing how universally December affects throat and respiratory health.

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December medication demand isn't purely medical, but also social.

December medication demand isn't purely medical, but also social.

December medication demand isn't purely medical, but also social.

December medication demand isn't purely medical, but also social.

December medication demand isn't purely medical, but also social.

Vitamin C (65% of pharmacies), collagen (41%), Vitamin E (41%), and beauty supplements spike because December involves being seen, photographed, and evaluated by family. People prepare for health challenges and social presentations simultaneously.

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How Famasi can help

How Famasi can help

How Famasi can help

How Famasi can help

  • Find
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  • Order
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    Pickup at your preferred pharmacy or request discreet doorstep delivery, regardless of where you travel to.

  • Refill
    your medications

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  • Find
    your medications

    Search across 1000+ pharmacies in less than a minute without leaving your comfort zone.

  • Order
    your medications

    Pickup at your preferred pharmacy or request discreet doorstep delivery, regardless of where you travel to.

  • Refill
    your medications

    Save up to 20% with automated refills and free deliveries on monthly orders.

  • Find
    your medications

    Search across 1000+ pharmacies in less than a minute without leaving your comfort zone.

  • Order
    your medications

    Pickup at your preferred pharmacy or request discreet doorstep delivery, regardless of where you travel to.

  • Refill
    your medications

    Save up to 20% with automated refills and free deliveries on monthly orders.

Frequently

asked questions

Frequently

asked questions

Frequently

asked questions

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asked questions

Frequently asked questions

In case you were wondering.

Will pharmacies be open on Christmas and New Year's Day?

I'm traveling to my village/another city. Can Famasi still reach me?

Can I get an emergency refill if I forget my meds at home?

Will pharmacies be open on Christmas and New Year's Day?

I'm traveling to my village/another city. Can Famasi still reach me?

Can I get an emergency refill if I forget my meds at home?

Will pharmacies be open on Christmas and New Year's Day?

I'm traveling to my village/another city. Can Famasi still reach me?

Can I get an emergency refill if I forget my meds at home?

Will pharmacies be open on Christmas and New Year's Day?

I'm traveling to my village/another city. Can Famasi still reach me?

Can I get an emergency refill if I forget my meds at home?

Will pharmacies be open on Christmas and New Year's Day?

I'm traveling to my village/another city. Can Famasi still reach me?

Can I get an emergency refill if I forget my meds at home?

The pharmacy app for December

The pharmacy app for December

The pharmacy app for December

The pharmacy app for December