Topix Pharmaceuticals

What Topix Pharmaceuticals does

Topix Pharmaceuticals is a US-based medical-grade private label skincare manufacturer headquartered in West Babylon, New York. Founded in 1981 (with firmographic records showing 1989), the company operates an FDA-registered manufacturing facility and supplies dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical aestheticians with over 200 unique formulations across anti-aging, acne, brightening, suncare, sensitive, and body care categories. Its technology platform centers on proprietary delivery systems, including a patented all-trans-retinol delivery system, patented glycolic acid delivery technology, stabilized green tea polyphenols at 90% purity, and a stabilized L-Ascorbic Acid system with a 2-year shelf life, supported by a patent-pending RETINOIN transdermal retinoid system. Clinical evidence cited includes 96% improvement in fine lines at 12 weeks with the Vitamin CE + GTP Serum and prescription-comparable retinization efficacy with RETINOIN at 4 weeks.

The company operates a B2B private-label and practice-branding model. Through its #PartnersInPractice program and a team of Business Development Specialists, Topix enables physicians to brand TOPIX formulations under their own practice identity via the TopixPharmPro.com portal, with distribution limited to in-office dispensing and physician-operated e-commerce storefronts and not exposed to retail. Practice-branded customers can generate up to $1.5M per year in skincare sales according to company-supplied figures. The company has pursued inorganic expansion under New Mountain Capital ownership, acquiring DERMA E in 2018 and Clarity Clinical Skin Care in 2019, and has professionalized leadership under President & CEO Brenda Wu alongside CFOs, CMOs, and operating executives. Topix supports its physician customer base with marketing infrastructure including a masterclass series, an Image Bank, customized prescription pads, in-office merchandising guides, and a #DigitalDoctors Program targeting digital and e-commerce enablement. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds beyond the 2016 New Mountain Capital investment and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Topix Pharmaceuticals

Legal name

Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Website

https://topixpharm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Topix Pharmaceuticals is a US-based medical-grade private label skincare manufacturer that supplies dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical aestheticians with over 200 proprietary formulations and practice-branding programs built on patented delivery systems, manufactured at an FDA-registered facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical-grade Skincare Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Treatment Skincare (Serums, Actives, Acne & Anti-aging) (CRABAAAB), Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Medical grade skincare
• Private label skincare
• Practice branded skincare
• Dermatology products
• Physician dispensed skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

West Babylon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Practice Branded Skincare Products: Topix manufactures and sells custom-branded medical grade skincare products to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians who want to offer exclusive skincare lines under their own practice brand. Practices can choose from over 200 unique formulas and customize with their logo and identity.
2. Private Label Program Services: The company provides comprehensive private label services including product development, design, premium packaging, and practice development support, enabling physicians to build patient loyalty and increase revenues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Topix Pharmaceuticals manufactures medical-grade private label skincare products sold exclusively through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and physicians. The company offers over 200 unique formulations across categories including anti-aging, acne, brightening, suncare, sensitive skin, and body care, and supports physician practices with custom branding, packaging, and practice development services to enable in-office and e-commerce product sales under each practice's own brand.

Product overview

Topix Pharmaceuticals is a medical-grade private label skincare manufacturer serving dermatologists and physicians since 1981. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of practice-branded skincare products across six main categories: Age Defense (anti-aging with All-Trans-Retinol), Acne (treatments with Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid), Brightening (discoloration solutions with Vitamin C and Glycolic Acid), Suncare (sunscreens with Zinc Oxide and antioxidants), Sensitive (soothing formulations with 90% Green Tea Polyphenols), and Body (comprehensive body treatments). Key clinical products include the Vitamin C E + GTP Serum, RETINOIN with patent-pending transdermal delivery, Triple Antioxidant Cream, Active Biocellulose Mask, and Eyelash Enhancing Serum. All products are manufactured at an FDA-registered facility with over 200 unique formulas available for custom branding by healthcare practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOPIX: Medical grade private label skincare brand serving dermatologists and physicians with science-backed, efficacious skincare products including anti-aging, brightening, acne, and sun care solutions.
• TopixDerm
• TOPIX CE + GTP
• RETINOIN
• WideLash

Products and services

• Age Defense
• Acne
• Brightening
• Suncare
• Sensitive
• Body
• Vitamin C E + Green Tea Polyphenol (GTP) Serum
• RETINOIN
• Triple Antioxidant Cream
• Active Biocellulose Mask
• AHA + Urea Cracked Heel Therapeutic Ointment
• Plumping Lip Treatment SPF 30
• Eyelash Enhancing Serum with WideLash Technology

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of subjects demonstrated improvement in fine lines on eye area after 12 weeks with Vitamin CE + GTP Serum
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SkinCeuticals: SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal-owned) is the global market leader in physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare with a comparable antioxidant and corrective portfolio. It is the most direct strategic competitor to Topix in the dermatologist channel, with far larger international scale.

Direct peers

• SkinMedica: SkinMedica (Allergan Aesthetics/AbbVie) offers physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare with proprietary growth factor and retinol technology. Closely comparable to Topix in distribution model and clinical positioning.
• PCA Skin: PCA Skin (Colgate-Palmolive owned) is a medical-grade professional skincare brand sold through licensed skincare professionals and physicians. Comparable to Topix in peel systems, treatment serums, and professional dispensing channel.
• EltaMD: EltaMD (Colgate-Palmolive) is a physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare brand best known for sun protection products sold through dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Directly overlaps with Topix's suncare and post-procedure categories.
• Alastin Skincare: Alastin Skincare (Galderma) is a physician-dispensed specialty skincare brand focused on procedure-enhancing and anti-aging products with patented TriHex Technology. Closely comparable to Topix in clinical positioning and channel, with strong plastic surgeon adoption.
• Obagi Medical: Obagi Medical (Bausch Health/Valeant) is a physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare company with strong prescription-grade and corrective positioning. Directly comparable to Topix in dermatologist channel and active-ingredient approach.
• iS Clinical: iS Clinical (Innovative Skincare) is a medical-grade cosmeceutical brand distributed through physicians, med-spas, and skincare professionals with strong clinical study backing. Comparable to Topix in professional dispensing model and active-ingredient formulations.
• Jan Marini Skin Research: Jan Marini Skin Research is a physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare company with a broad corrective and anti-aging portfolio sold through dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Closely comparable to Topix in channel and product breadth.
• Colorescience: Colorescience is a physician-dispensed mineral-based skincare and sun protection brand sold through dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Comparable to Topix in physician channel and post-procedure positioning.
• Glytone: Glytone is a physician-dispensed skincare brand specializing in glycolic acid-based corrective treatments sold through dermatologists. Comparable to Topix in active-ingredient technology, particularly glycolic acid delivery systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/123063144419852
• Instagraminstagram.com/topixpharm
• Xx.com/topixpharm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topix-pharmaceuticals-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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