United States
US NAICS OD4117|Statistics

OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Cough and cold manufacturers produce over-the-counter (OTC) medications formulated to relieve symptoms associated with coughs, colds, flu, congestion and related respiratory conditions. These products, including cough suppressants, expectorants and nasal decongestants, are available without a prescription. Manufacturers typically handle formulation, regulatory compliance, production, quality assurance, packaging, labeling and distribution to retail and pharmacy outlets.

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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US in 2026?

There is 11,526 people employed in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US in 2026?

The number of people employed in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US grew 2.9% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US employ?

The average OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US business is 113.0 employees.

Are businesses in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US adding employees?

The average business in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the OTC Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing in the US has decreased in the last five years.

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