Monsoon coughs up 22% rise in anti-infective sales in Gujthis July
According to data from Pharmarack, sales of anti-infectives in the state rose to Rs 99 crore in July 2025, a 22% jump over Rs 81 crore in June.
The spike is not a short-term blip. The moving annual total (MAT) for July 2025 pegs the anti-infectives market in Gujarat at Rs 1,141 crore, up 33.76% against Rs 873 crore in July 2023.
"The second half of the monsoon typically sees a surge in seasonal ailments such as cough and cold, gastrointestinal infections, respiratory issues, and skin-related infections.
This year is no different, with both viral and bacterial fevers on the rise, often accompanied by body ache and fatigue," said Sheetal Sapale, vice-president (commercial), Pharmarack. "These conditions are driving the demand for anti-infective medicines, as they are among the most commonly prescribed therapies during this period.
The sales data clearly reflects the medical trend we are observing across Gujarat."
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Doctors and medical bodies link the surge to weather conditions and changing infection patterns. "From June to Sep, practitioners generally record a spike in infections. This year, the weather condition played a part where we have seen relatively more days of high temperature and high humidity, something which is conducive for the growth of several microorganisms. From IMA, we want to appeal to all not to take over-the-counter medicines without medical guidance.
It will help us in our fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)," said Dr Jashwantsinh Darbar, director of the College of General Practitioners of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Gujarat.
Adding to the concern, doctors say both viral and vector-borne infections are showing up in higher numbers this season. "We have recorded cases of dengue and chikungunya, GI-based infections, and viral infections causing influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the past couple of months. Fever is a common factor, and if it persists for more than two days, one must consult a doctor. While cases are up compared to the past year due to weather conditions, the rise in medicine sales could also be due to over-the-counter purchases," said Dr Dhiren Mehta, president, Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA).
Pharmacists across the state confirm the higher demand for anti-infectives, including antibiotics, antivirals, eye drops, and medicines for throat and chest infections.
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