Who owns the over-the-counter medicine brands?
30 over-the-counter medicine brands tracked here are owned by 10 companies; the three largest owners, Kenvue, Reckitt and Haleon, control 14 of them (47%) as of Sep 2026.
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30
brands
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10
owning companies
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47%
held by top 3 owners
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12
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of over-the-counter medicine brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenvue | 🇺🇸 United States | 5 | Benadryl, Motrin, Nicorette, Tylenol, Zyrtec |
| 2 | Reckitt | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5 | Gaviscon, Lemsip, Mucinex, Nurofen, Strepsils |
| 3 | Haleon | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 4 | Advil, Otrivin, Panadol, Voltaren |
| 4 | Bayer | 🇩🇪 Germany | 4 | Alka-Seltzer, Aspirin, Canesten, Claritin |
| 5 | Prestige Consumer Healthcare | 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Chloraseptic, Clear Eyes, Dramamine, Nix |
| 6 | Procter & Gamble | 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | Metamucil, Pepto-Bismol, Vicks |
| 7 | Perrigo | 🇮🇪 Ireland | 2 | Nasonex, Prevacid 24HR |
| 8 | Church & Dwight | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | First Response |
| 9 | Mondelēz | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Halls |
| 10 | Unilever | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Nutrafol |