Portugal - Analgesic Medicine Use
Since 2014, Portugal Analgesic Medicine Use increased 2% year on year. With 21.5 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day in 2019, the country was ranked number 15 among other countries in Analgesic Medicine Use. Portugal is overtaken by Slovenia, which was number 14 at 23.3 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day and is followed by Slovakia at 20 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Denmark ranked the highest with 96.5 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day in 2019, that is a growth of 0.2% compared to 2018. Norway, Sweden and Finland respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Chile recorded the best 5 years average growth at +14.7% per year, while Greece witnessed the worst performance at -21.5% per year.
| Date | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.50 |
| 2018 | 20.20 |
| 2017 | 20.60 |
| 2016 | 20.20 |
| 2015 | 20.10 |
How does Portugal rank in Analgesic Medicine Use?
| # | 28 Countries | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Denmark
|
97 | 2019 | +0.2 % | +1.4 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Norway
|
71 | 2019 | +4.1 % | +2.6 % | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Slovenia
|
23 | 2019 | +2.2 % | +4.5 % | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
Portugal
|
22 | 2019 | +6.4 % | +2.0 % | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Slovakia
|
20 | 2019 | -3.4 % | -12.9 % | View data | |