Who owns Claritin?
Claritin is owned by Bayer (Germany, XETRA: BAYN), which has owned the brand since 1 October 2014.[1] Claritin was founded in 1993 in the United States and was independent until 2014.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bayer AG reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Leverkusen
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Consumer health › Over-the-counter medicine › Cold
- Parent ticker
- XETRA: BAYN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Claritin
Claritin is a loratadine antihistamine that was among the first non-drowsy allergy treatments, and its move from prescription to over-the-counter sale in 2002 was one of the largest such switches ever made. Bayer acquired it with Merck's consumer care business in 2014.
Ownership timeline of Claritin
Where Claritin sits in Bayer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Claritin?
The parent company of Claritin is Bayer, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is Claritin American or German?
Claritin originated in the United States in 1993, but it is owned today by Bayer, which is headquartered in Germany. So Claritin is an American-origin brand under German ownership.
Since when has Bayer owned Claritin?
Bayer has owned Claritin since 1 October 2014.
Who owned Claritin before Bayer?
Claritin was an independent company from its founding in 1993 until Bayer acquired it in 2014.
Is Claritin still owned by Bayer?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Claritin is still owned by Bayer. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Bayer AG Annual Report 2025 — Bayer AG, Annual report, published 10 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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