Bayer seeks a new distributor·seller for its leading over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including 'Canesten·Bepanthen.'

According to industry sources, Bayer is searching for a new distributor to distribute its OTC medications, Canesten and Bepanthen, ahead of the termination of its OTC co-promotion agreement with Il Dong Pharmaceutical.

The removal of Canesten and Bepanthen from the product list at the Il Dong Mall, Il Dong's online pharmacy store, indicates the possibility of terminating the co-promotion agreement with Bayer, based on pharmacy sources.

The industry has been discussing pharmaceutical companies with strength in selling OTC drugs, such as Daewoong