What Boiron does

Boiron USA is the US operating subsidiary of Boiron Group, a privately held French pharmaceutical laboratory founded in 1932 by twin brothers and pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron. The company specializes in homeopathic medicines, producing a portfolio of over 500 SKUs across eight health categories: allergy, cold/cough/flu, pain relief, baby and children's health, digestive health, women's wellness, stress and sleep, and skin care. Its core technology is the homeopathic dilution framework (C, K, CK, and X potencies), which uses sequential dilution and succussion of natural substances, paired with single-active-ingredient formulations across 384+ individual remedies. Flagship brands include Oscillococcinum (flu relief, sold in 35 countries for 80+ years), Arnicare (topical pain relief), ColdCalm, Camilia (baby teething), Calendula, SleepCalm, and AllergyCalm, delivered in multiple formats including meltaway tablets, pellets, liquid doses, gels, creams, and ointments.

Boiron generates revenue through three primary streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales on boironusa.com (including a Subscribe & Save subscription offering 20% recurring discounts), B2B/wholesale sales to retailers and healthcare professionals via a dedicated B2B ordering portal and Professional Hub, and a Boiron+ Rewards loyalty program that drives retention through a tiered points system. Products are priced from $8.49 for individual single medicines to $229.29 for comprehensive kits, with most OTC units priced in the $9-$34 range; many SKUs are HSA/FSA eligible. Distribution is multi-channel, combining the DTC website, physical retail (pharmacies, health food stores, mass retailers) via a store locator, and international distribution across 35 countries anchored by Boiron Worldwide (boiron.fr). Supporting digital infrastructure includes a symptom-based Medicine Finder web tool and iOS/Android app, a wellness blog, training resources, and email marketing. The company remains an independent pharmaceutical laboratory with no publicly disclosed venture capital, private equity, or public ownership stakes.

Name

Boiron

Legal name

Boiron

Website

https://boironusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boiron USA is the US subsidiary of France's Boiron Group, manufacturing and selling 500+ homeopathic medicines across allergy, cold/flu, pain, baby, digestive, women's wellness, stress/sleep, and skincare categories to consumers via e-commerce, retail, and B2B wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeopathic Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold, Flu & Cough Remedies (HLAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allergy, Sinus & Respiratory (Non-Asthma) (HLAIADAC), OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC), Sleep, Stress & Mood Support (HLAIADAG), Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF), Menstrual Pain Relief & Period Care Supplements (CRABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Homeopathic medicines
• Natural pain relief
• Over-the-counter remedies
• Plant-based therapeutics
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtown Square

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Product Sales: E-commerce sales through boironusa.com with consumer accounts, one-time purchases, and Subscribe & Save recurring model offering 20% discounts.
2. B2B/Wholesale Sales: Sales to health care professionals and retailers through B2B ordering portal. Professional Hub provides dedicated resources for practitioners.
3. Boiron+ Rewards Program: Loyalty program earning points on purchases redeemable for discounts and free products, driving customer retention and recurring engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boiron manufactures and sells a portfolio of more than 500 homeopathic medicines, including top branded product lines such as Arnicare (pain relief), Oscillococcinum (flu relief), ColdCalm (cold symptoms), Camilia (baby teething), Calendula (skin care), AllergyCalm, SleepCalm, SinusCalm, Chestal, ThroatCalm, and StressCalm, plus digestive, women's wellness, and gemmotherapy products. The company also offers 384+ single homeopathic remedies, medicine kits, and bundled seasonal/audience packages, sold direct-to-consumer via boironusa.com, through retail pharmacies and health food stores, and wholesale to healthcare professionals and retailers.

Product overview

Boiron is a pharmaceutical company specializing in homeopathic medicines, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 500 products. The core offerings include top branded lines: Arnicare (pain relief), Oscillococcinum (flu relief), ColdCalm (cold symptoms), Camilia (baby teething), Calendula (skin care), AllergyCalm, SleepCalm, SinusCalm, Chestal (cough), ThroatCalm, and StressCalm. Additional brands cover digestive health (AcidCalm, GasCalm, MotionCalm, NauseaCalm, DiarrheaCalm, HemCalm), women's wellness (Cyclease), and Gemmotherapy supplements. The company also offers Single Medicines (384+ individual homeopathic remedies), Medicine Kits, and value Bundles. Supporting infrastructure includes a Boiron+ Rewards loyalty program, Boiron Medicine Finder digital tool, and Store Locator. Products are available in multiple formats including tablets, meltaway pellets, liquid doses, gels, creams, ointments, and sprays, with many HSA/FSA eligible and subscribe-and-save options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arnicare: Pain relief line featuring Arnica montana for muscle pain, stiffness, swelling, and bruising
• Calendula
• Camilia
• ColdCalm
• Oscillococcinum
• SleepCalm
• SinusCalm
• AllergyCalm
• Chestal
• StressCalm
• Boiron+ Rewards

Products and services

• Arnicare Pain Relief Line Pain relief line powered by Arnica montana for minor muscle pain, stiffness, swelling from injuries, bruises, and arthritis. Non-drowsy, NSAID-free with no known drug interactions.
• Oscillococcinum Flu Relief Homeopathic flu medicine for body aches, headache, fever, chills, and fatigue. Boiron's best-selling product worldwide, used for over 80 years.
• ColdCalm Cold Relief Line Multi-symptom cold relief for sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and minor sore throat. Available in meltaway tablets, pellets, and liquid doses for all ages.
• Camilia Baby Teething Relief Teething relief for babies in liquid doses, including Camilia Original for painful gums, Camilia Bedtime for nighttime relief, and Camilia Tummy for digestive issues.
• Calendula Skin Care Line First aid and skin care line using Calendula flower for rashes, razor burn, insect bites, cuts, burns, and skin irritations.
• AllergyCalm Allergy Relief Allergy relief for itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, and hay fever. Available in tablets, kids formulas, and on-the-go pellets.
• SleepCalm Sleep Relief Melatonin-free sleep aid for occasional sleeplessness and restless sleep. Available in meltaway tablets, kids formulas, and on-the-go pellets.
• SinusCalm Sinus Relief Sinus relief for nasal congestion, sinus pressure, headache, and pain. Phenylephrine-free with no risk of rebound congestion.
• Chestal Cough & Cold Line Cough syrups and meltaway pellets for chest congestion, dry and wet coughs, and cold symptoms, including kid-specific formulations and a new 2025 meltaway pellet format.
• ThroatCalm Sore Throat Relief Sore throat relief and hoarseness remedy. Available in tablets, spray, and on-the-go pellets.
• StressCalm Stress Relief Daytime stress relief for nervous tension, irritability, and stress-related symptoms.
• Cyclease Women's Wellness Line Women's health line for menstrual cramps, PMS, and menopause symptoms including hot flashes and irritability.
• AcidCalm Digestive Relief Relief for occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, bloating, and upset stomach. Available in tablets and on-the-go pellets.
• GasCalm Digestive Relief Bloating, pressure, pain, and discomfort relief in meltaway tablets.
• MotionCalm Motion Sickness Relief Motion sickness relief from rides, travel, and video games, available in meltaway tablets and on-the-go pellets.
• NauseaCalm Nausea Relief Relieves nausea and vomiting from everyday causes. Available in meltaway tablets and on-the-go pellets.
• HemCalm Hemorrhoid Relief Relief for burning, itching, swelling, and pain associated with hemorrhoids. Available in on-the-go pellets.
• DiarrheaCalm Diarrhea Relief Targeted relief for acute diarrhea and traveler's diarrhea symptoms including intestinal pain, bloating, gas, nausea, and vomiting.
• Diaralia Diarrhea Relief Diarrhea relief with on-the-go pellets for intestinal pain and bloating.
• Gasalia Gas Relief Bloating, pressure, and discomfort relief in on-the-go pellet format.
• Gemmotherapy Herbal Supplements Herbal supplements made from extract of buds, bark, roots, and fresh plant tissues. Includes Common Juniper, Fig Tree, Mountain Pine, and other plant-based remedies.
• Single Homeopathic Medicines Catalog of more than 384 single homeopathic medicines including Arnica montana, Hypericum perforatum, Symphytum officinale, Chamomilla, Natrum muriaticum, and many others for targeted symptom relief.
• Homeopathic Medicine Kits Pre-assembled remedy kits including HomeoTravel, My Travel, My Home, My Pocket, and HomeoFamily kits for travel, home use, and portability.
• Homeopathy Essentials Bundle Comprehensive bundle of homeopathic essentials for everyday health needs.
• Cold Season Essentials Bundle Seasonal bundle of 5 cold and flu remedies for winter illness prevention and treatment.
• Travel Essentials Bundle Bundle of travel-friendly remedies for motion sickness, digestive issues, and common travel ailments.
• Baby Wellness Bundle Comprehensive bundle of baby-focused remedies including teething, digestive, and sleep products.
• Children's Health Essentials Bundle Bundle of child-appropriate remedies for common childhood health issues.
• Ruta Multi-Pack Multi-pack of the single homeopathic remedy Ruta graveolens for eye fatigue and strain relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oscillococcinum has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. Elana RoumellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dr. Elana Roumell, The Doctor Mom, to create 'The Doctor Mom's Homeopathy Essentials Kit' - a single remedy storage kit designed for families. The product is sold exclusively through Boiron and features Dr. Roumell's expertise in pediatric homeopathy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Hyland's (Standard Homeopathic Company): Direct US-based homeopathic OTC competitor offering similar single-remedy and combination products across cold, flu, allergy, teething, and sleep. Highly comparable product format (meltaway tablets, pellets), retail distribution, and target consumer.
• Dr. Willmar Schwabe Group: German-based global homeopathic pharmaceutical manufacturer with comparable OTC portfolio (e.g., Sinupret, Climacteron) and similar single-remedy/specialty product approach. Competes head-to-head in international markets where Boiron distributes.
• Weleda: Swiss-German homeopathic and anthroposophic medicines company offering OTC and personal care products in similar categories (cold, digestion, sleep, skin). Comparable natural-medicine positioning and global retail presence.
• Nelson Bach (Bach Flower Remedies): UK-based homeopathic and Bach flower remedy manufacturer with a comparable dilution-based product philosophy and similar OTC positioning across stress, sleep, and minor ailment categories.

Broad incumbents

• Himalaya Wellness: Global herbal and natural OTC brand spanning baby care, cold/cough, digestive, and skin. Competes with Boiron in the natural-medicine segment but operates across a broader herbal (rather than strictly homeopathic) portfolio and stronger emerging-market footprint.
• Nature's Way: Major US dietary supplement and herbal brand with mass retail distribution. Overlaps with Boiron in digestive, immune, and sleep categories but leads with herbal supplements rather than homeopathic dilutions.
• Reckitt Benckiser (Mucinex, Airborne): Global OTC heavyweight competing directly with Boiron in cold, cough, and flu via Mucinex and Airborne. Broader portfolio of conventional OTC and significantly larger marketing/R&D budget.
• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health (Tylenol, Zyrtec, Benadryl): Dominant OTC conglomerate with overlapping categories in pain relief (Tylenol), allergy (Zyrtec), and cold/flu. Conventional modality and far larger scale make it the principal mass-market competitor to Boiron's category extensions.
• Bayer Consumer Health (Aspirin, Claritin, Alka-Seltzer): Global OTC leader competing across pain, allergy, and digestive categories where Boiron also plays. Conventional OTC positioning and global distribution footprint make Bayer a broad incumbent peer.

Emerging players

• Gaia Herbs: US-based herbal supplement and wellness brand with growing retail and DTC presence. Overlaps with Boiron in stress, sleep, and women's wellness but operates within the herbal (not homeopathic) tradition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BoironUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boiron

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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