The business unit Vifor Pharma Consumer Healthcare manufactures and markets non-prescription products (OTC products) developed within Vifor Pharma or produced or sold under licence. Vifor Pharma plays a leading role in the area of non-prescription medicines, both in Switzerland and in selected countries of export.

The focus of Vifor Pharma Consumer Health is on the development of own structures in key markets in Europe and on the continual optimisation of the product range through own developments and through the acquisition of products, licences and companies.

The six strongest OTC products in terms of sales of Vifor Pharma Consumer Healthcare:

eye q^TM is a clinically tested nutritional supplement to improve cognitive functions, based on the polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3- and omega-6-, which are derived from fish oils. eye q^TM is number 1 in the UK and it also has a strong presence in South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia and other 8 countries in the world. Trials showed that eye q^TM is extremely effective for the treatment of mild forms of hyperactivity (ADS) in children. The product was introduced to the Siwss market under the name Equazen IQ^TM. For more information visit www.equazen.com.

Perskindol^® is an ointment (gel) that provides relief from aching muscles and joints. The product is market leader in Switzerland and has strong presence in Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, Thailand and other 16 countries in the world. For more information visit www.perskindol.ch

Algifor^® is the leading ibuprofen-based analgesic in Switzerland due to its fat-acting lysinate formulation. It shows promising potential to expand into other indications.

Otalgan^® is a product for the treatment of earache and inflammation of the eardrum. The product is market leader in Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany.

Triofan^®, a nasal spray for colds, is number 1 in Switzerland. A new form of Triofan^® without any preservatives was introduced in 2007.

Anti-Brumm^®, an insect repellent spray and lotion, is market leader in Switzerland and is also widely sold in other European countries.