P&G's OTC Market Direction Steered By Consumers' Turn To Self-Care Solutions
Executive Summary
Firm scans health care market for OTC drug properties meeting consumers’ growing demand for non-Rx products, says CFO Jon Moeller. He says P&G is well-positioned to "brand-build" acquired assets given its distribution network in oral, personal and feminine care, and its cost-cutting capabilities.
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