Who owns Lemsip?
Lemsip is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1969
- Category
- Consumer health › Over-the-counter medicine › Cold
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Lemsip
Lemsip is a hot lemon cold and flu drink launched in Britain in 1969, and the format of dissolving a sachet in hot water is now standard across the category. It is one of the largest cold remedy brands in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lemsip?
The parent company of Lemsip is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Lemsip British?
Yes. Lemsip originated in the United Kingdom in 1969 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Lemsip still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Lemsip is still owned by Reckitt. 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] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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