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# **fsa medication**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.1%), but soft demand (-40.1% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 25Growth 5Conversion 88Competition 84Returns 100Price range 70Avg price 68Brand share 82Review moat 17Quality gap 16

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****10.4%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Competition**

**Great****31%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****53%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Price range**

**Good****$3.66–$41.59**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.17**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$103K**

$103K/yr · 70K searches

**Review moat**

**Bad****19,359.38**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.8★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-40.1%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (31% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**31 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**716**

**Top-5 brand share**

**53%**

**Open market**

**42%**

- Vicks17% - Tylenol14% - Mucinex9% - TUMS6% - Amazon Basic Care6% - Benadryl6%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$2K4%$4K6%$6K8%$8K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 60 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Tylenol Rapid Release Extra Strength Gelcaps Acetaminophen 500 mg per Gel Laser Drilled Holes Allow Fast Strong Pain Relief Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach 100 Count Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ax3pBoBWL.jpg)**Tylenol Rapid Release Extra Strength Gelcaps Acetaminophen 500 mg per Gel Laser Drilled Holes Allow Fast Strong Pain Relief Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach 100 Count Size**Tylenol**$12.03**4.8★88,762 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI7WP0U) [2![Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu & Nightshift Medicine for Adults Over-the-Counter Medication Combo Pack for Sore Throat Relief Decongestant Cough & Cold Medicine (2 x 6 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FSgCrmD4L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Cold and Flu & Nightshift Medicine for Adults Over-the-Counter Medication Combo Pack for Sore Throat Relief Decongestant Cough & Cold Medicine (2 x 6 Fl Oz)**Mucinex**$20.38**4.8★5,449 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08836KTVQ) [3![TUMS Chewy Bites Antacid Tablets for Chewable Heartburn Relief and Acid Indigestion Relief Assorted Berries - 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MBG8NUaYL.jpg)**TUMS Chewy Bites Antacid Tablets for Chewable Heartburn Relief and Acid Indigestion Relief Assorted Berries - 60 Count**TUMS**$9.82**4.8★16,121 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H7973G) [4![Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8rqUiuiL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT**Sudafed**$9.19**4.7★11,739 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ITQYYA) [5![Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Co-Pack Cold and Flu Medicine Powerful Relief for Headache Fever Sore Throat Minor Aches and Pains Congestion Sinus Pressure Stuffy Nose 48 LiquiCaps](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SOkRabMvL.jpg)**Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Co-Pack Cold and Flu Medicine Powerful Relief for Headache Fever Sore Throat Minor Aches and Pains Congestion Sinus Pressure Stuffy Nose 48 LiquiCaps**Vicks**$20.68**4.8★10,704 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQ1KLNH)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen Liquid Gels 500 mg per Gel Strong Fast Pain Relief Capsules Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach Relieve Headache Pain Backache and Muscle Aches 40 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tY3qwuwIL.jpg)**Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen Liquid Gels 500 mg per Gel Strong Fast Pain Relief Capsules Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach Relieve Headache Pain Backache and Muscle Aches 40 Count**Tylenol**$10.92**1,291 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMKQ5515) [![SurviveX Travel Medicine Kit - Compact TSA-Approved Medication Pack for Travel Camping Cruises - Includes Over-the-Counter Individual Medicine Packets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fm0PKqSEL.jpg)**SurviveX Travel Medicine Kit - Compact TSA-Approved Medication Pack for Travel Camping Cruises - Includes Over-the-Counter Individual Medicine Packets**SurviveX**$28.87**207 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJQ37B2) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**1,479 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [![Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RpLelrxvL.jpg)**Mucinex Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Cold Medicine & Expectorant Fever Pain Headache & Excess Mucus Relief with Acetaminophen & Guaifenesin Rapid Release Caplets for Adults 20 Count**Mucinex**$13.70**1,862 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JLW7FX) [![Icy Hot Original Pain Relief Nighttime Recovery No-Mess Roll-On Applicator Fast-Acting Pain Relief with Menthol 8% for Backaches Joints Muscle Strains and Arthritis Lavender Scent 2 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-9B0XtHaL.jpg)**Icy Hot Original Pain Relief Nighttime Recovery No-Mess Roll-On Applicator Fast-Acting Pain Relief with Menthol 8% for Backaches Joints Muscle Strains and Arthritis Lavender Scent 2 oz**Icy Hot**$7.29**16,280 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQZR58ND)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![SurviveX Travel Medicine Kit - Compact TSA-Approved Medication Pack for Travel Camping Cruises - Includes Over-the-Counter Individual Medicine Packets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fm0PKqSEL.jpg)**SurviveX Travel Medicine Kit - Compact TSA-Approved Medication Pack for Travel Camping Cruises - Includes Over-the-Counter Individual Medicine Packets**SurviveX**$28.87**4.7★**▲ 608%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJQ37B2) [![Childrens Tylenol Liquid Oral Suspension Medicine Acetaminophen Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for Cold + Flu Symptoms & Sore Throat Aspirin- Ibuprofen- & Alcohol- Free Grape 4 fl. oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X9ZFdUSzL.jpg)**Childrens Tylenol Liquid Oral Suspension Medicine Acetaminophen Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for Cold + Flu Symptoms & Sore Throat Aspirin- Ibuprofen- & Alcohol- Free Grape 4 fl. oz**Tylenol**$7.58**4.9★**▲ 571%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MNSEQW0) [![Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Z3ZM6Z9L.jpg)**Mucinex Fast-Max Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold and Flu Medicine for Adults Powerful Over-the-Counter Medication for Cold & Flu Symptoms Fast Dissolving Liquid Gels 24 Count**Mucinex**$17.04**4.8★**▲ 293%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JM34F6) [![Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment and Body Moisturizer For Dry Cracked Skin Minor Cuts and Burns 14 Oz Jar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BzwtDPSKL.jpg)**Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant Multi-Purpose Healing Ointment and Body Moisturizer For Dry Cracked Skin Minor Cuts and Burns 14 Oz Jar**Aquaphor**$16.80**4.8★**▲ 275%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IB5T4W) [![Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen Liquid Gels 500 mg per Gel Strong Fast Pain Relief Capsules Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach Relieve Headache Pain Backache and Muscle Aches 40 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tY3qwuwIL.jpg)**Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen Liquid Gels 500 mg per Gel Strong Fast Pain Relief Capsules Fever Reducer Gentle on Stomach Relieve Headache Pain Backache and Muscle Aches 40 Count**Tylenol**$10.92**4.7★**▲ 271%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMKQ5515)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -40.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

6K4KSpike '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Aug, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.4×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**12%

*“Very Economical”*

**Efficiency**11%

*“Gets the job done”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Quality Product for Great Price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“AS ADVERTISED”*

**Taste-Overall**4%

*“no weird taste”*

**Cold Relief**4%

*“Amazing for colds”*

**Allergies**3%

*“Helps with irritation”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy open”*

**Sinus Relief**3%

*“Helps sinuses”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**2%

*“Easy to swallow”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“Not effective”*

**Allergies**7%

*“Severe allergy”*

**Taste-Overall**6%

*“Chalky taste”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Too expensive”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Very hard for me to drink”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“These are small”*

**Smell**3%

*“has a strong smell”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**3%

*“Hurt my shoulder”*

**Dosage**2%

*“Figuring out the dosage was difficult”*

**Quality-Overall**2%

*“Terrible quality control”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**26%

**Value For Money**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Oily/Greasy**7%

**Leak-Proof**5%

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**5%

**Functionality-Overall**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**4%

**Product Condition**3%

**Color**3%