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Who owns Sensodyne?

Sensodyne is owned by Haleon (the United Kingdom, LSE: HLN), which was separated from GSK on 18 July 2022.[1][2] Before Haleon, Sensodyne was owned by GSK from 2000 to 2022.[2]

Key facts

Current owner
Haleon plc verified
Owned since
· deal details
Previous owner
GSK (2000–2022)
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Weybridge
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1961
Category
Personal care & beautyOral careToothpaste & toothbrushes
Parent ticker
LSE: HLN NYSE: HLN
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Sensodyne

Sensodyne is a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, launched in 1961 using strontium chloride to block the dentine tubules that transmit pain. It is the largest sensitivity toothpaste in the world and Haleon's single biggest brand.

Ownership timeline of Sensodyne

Owners of Sensodyne from 2000 to 2026 GSK 2000–2022; Haleon 2022–present GSK Haleon 200020052010201520202025
  1. 2000 – 2022 GSK separated out 18 July 2022 [2] verified
  2. 2022 – present Haleon separated 18 July 2022 [1][2] verified

Where Sensodyne sits in Haleon

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Where Sensodyne sits in Haleon Tree of 8 brands under Haleon. Haleon Sensodyne Advil Centrum Otrivin Panadol Parodontax and 2 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Sensodyne?

The parent company of Sensodyne is Haleon, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Sensodyne American or British?

Sensodyne originated in the United States in 1961, but it is owned today by Haleon, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Sensodyne is an American-origin brand under British ownership.

Since when has Haleon owned Sensodyne?

Haleon has owned Sensodyne since 18 July 2022.

Who owned Sensodyne before Haleon?

Before Haleon, Sensodyne was owned by GSK from 2000 until 2022.

Is Sensodyne still owned by Haleon?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Sensodyne is still owned by Haleon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & 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. [1] Haleon plc Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 13 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
  2. [2] Haleon plc Annual Report — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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