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56 ANNUAL REPORT Thermometer unit sales have returned to normal levels - no more cheap deals. 90 80 70 60 falling below prior years 50 40 30 20 10 0 2020 peaked in March, now temporarily 2020 2019 2018 Figure 2. Reducing stock levels and resisting the temptation to buy large quantities of digital thermometers may prevent you from getting stuck with them later Paracetamol Osteo unit sales may continue to decline as customers may believe they are no longer available*. 900 800 700 600 the upscheduling of these products to S3. 500 400 300 200 100 0 Figure 3. Paracetamol Osteo sales in decline despite some brands experiencing significant growth in 2020 *As the products are now S3 you may have relocated them in your pharmacy – ensure your existing patients are aware of their availability as they may be substituting for standard paracetamol products that may not have optimal health outcomes. 2020 may continue a downward trend due to Consumer health sales peak in March 2020 due to panic buying, and haven’t fully recovered from the following slump 700 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 2020 peak and trough driven by panic buying, slow return to normal patterns 2020 2019 2018 Figure 4. Consumer health sales ($) 2018-2020 RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • DEC 2020 January February March April May June January February July August September October March April November December May June January February July August September October March April November December May June July August September October November December Unit Sales - Thousands Unit Sales - Thousands Unit Sales - Thousands