What Omega Pharma does

Omega Pharma is a Belgian-origin over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical company founded in 1987 that markets a portfolio of more than 35 consumer health and personal care brands. Its branded range spans women's health (Lactacyd, EllaOne), vitamins and dietary supplements (Davitamon, XLS Medical), dermatology and skincare (Bio-Oil), foot and wart care (Compeed, Wartner), and other self-care categories, with in-house manufacturing capacity at a dedicated site in Wevelgem, Belgium. Distribution is built around a pharmacy-centric go-to-market model, supplemented by a B2B platform (the Perrigo Portal) that serves pharmacy partners, with Belgian Pharmacies identified as a key channel relationship.

Following its acquisition by Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), Omega Pharma now operates as part of Perrigo's European OTC franchise. The entity that originated from Omega Pharma reports approximately $4.9 billion in global revenue, roughly 9,000 employees, and a footprint spanning 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Oceania. The commercial model is branded consumer packaged health: revenue is earned through unit sales of owned OTC brands into retail pharmacy shelves across multiple geographies, with growth historically driven by a 2001–2008 roll-up of at least ten bolt-on targets (Certa, Tendem, Oudheusden Dental, Nova Medica, Schinkel Medical, Prisfar, Synopharm, BIONAL Pharma, Persee Medica, Hipocrate 2000) and continued international expansion of the brand portfolio.

Name

Omega Pharma

Legal name

Perrigo Company plc

Website

https://omega-pharma.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Omega Pharma is a Belgian-origin OTC pharmaceutical company marketing 35+ consumer health and personal care brands through a pharmacy-centric distribution model across 30 countries, now operating as part of Perrigo Company plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Health & OTC Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

Keywords

• Over-the-counter pharmaceuticals
• Self-care products
• Consumer healthcare
• OTC health products
• Pharmacy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Nazareth

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OTC Product Sales: Sale of over-the-counter pharmaceutical and self-care health products through pharmacy distribution channels and retail. Global revenue of $4.9 billion achieved through consumer healthcare portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Omega Pharma develops and sells prescription-free (over-the-counter) health and personal care products across categories including dermatology, vitamins and supplements, respiratory care, intimate health, weight management, baby care, and diagnostics. The portfolio spans more than 35 consumer brands such as Lactacyd, Davitamon, Bio-Oil, XLS Medical, Wartner, and Compeed, distributed primarily through pharmacy networks across Europe. The company operates a Wevelgem-based production site in Belgium and runs the Perrigo Portal B2B platform to serve pharmacy partners.

Product overview

Omega Pharma (now operating as Perrigo) is a leading global supplier of over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness products. The portfolio consists of a diverse range of self-care product brands organized across multiple therapeutic categories including: dermatology/skincare (Dermalex, Bio-Oil, Alcoderm, Eau Précieuse), vitamins and supplements (Davitamon/Vitamon K, Arterin, Zincotabs), respiratory/cough relief (Bronchostop, Kalip'tus, Patapoum), intimate health (Lactacyd), diagnostics/testing (Lifetest, Predictor), smoking cessation (NiQuitin), weight management (XLS Medical), foot care (Compeed), baby care (Galenco Baby, Galenco Body), women's health (EllaOne, Norlevo, Ymea), nasal care (Physiomer, Naaprep, Opticalmax), digestive health (Zaffranax, Carbobel), lice treatment (Paranix), and aromatherapy (Phytosun Arôms). The company operates in 30 countries with headquarters in Dublin, generating global revenue of $4.9 billion with 9,000 employees worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perrigo Belgium: Belgian OTC specialist operating as part of Perrigo's European operations
• Perrigo Wevelgem

Products and services

• Lactacyd Intimate hygiene product brand intended for consumers seeking daily intimate care.
• Davitamon (Vitamon K) Vitamin and dietary supplement brand, including Vitamon K products, for consumers seeking nutritional supplementation.
• Arterin Cholesterol management supplement brand intended for adult consumers managing cardiovascular health.
• Wartner Wart and corn treatment product brand for over-the-counter removal of common skin lesions.
• Bio-Oil Skin care oil formulated for scar and stretch mark treatment, sold to general consumer skincare users.
• XLS Medical Medical device for weight management, sold over-the-counter to consumers seeking weight-loss support.
• Bronchostop Cough and respiratory relief product brand sold over-the-counter for symptomatic relief of cough and bronchial irritation.
• Ymea Menopause symptom relief product brand targeted at women experiencing menopausal symptoms.
• NiQuitin Smoking cessation product brand (nicotine replacement therapy) for consumers seeking to quit smoking.
• Dermalex Dermatological skin treatment product brand for the management of common skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
• Paranix Head lice treatment product brand sold over-the-counter for the elimination of lice and nits.
• Compeed Blister and foot care product brand, including hydrocolloid patches for foot and blister treatment.
• Galenco Baby Baby care product brand for infant hygiene, skin care and bath products.
• Physiomer Nasal hygiene and sinus care product brand offering seawater-based nasal washes and sprays.
• EllaOne Emergency contraceptive product for use within the indicated window after unprotected intercourse.
• Norlevo Emergency contraceptive product brand sold in pharmacy channels.
• Predictor Home pregnancy test product brand for consumer self-testing.
• Lifetest Self-testing diagnostic product brand for at-home health checks.
• Aomix Over-the-counter self-care product brand under the Perrigo/Omega Pharma portfolio.
• Eau Précieuse Acne treatment and skincare product brand for consumers with blemish-prone skin.
• Phytosun Arôms Aromatherapy and essential oil product brand for consumer wellness and home use.
• Kalip'tus Cough and respiratory relief product with essential oils, sold over-the-counter.
• Patapoum Respiratory and cough relief product brand formulated for children.
• Zaffranax Digestive wellness supplement brand for consumers with digestive complaints.
• Carbobel Digestive health product brand providing symptomatic relief for common gastrointestinal issues.
• Opticalmax Eye care product brand sold over-the-counter for ocular hygiene and care.
• Zincotabs Zinc supplement product brand for consumers seeking immune and dietary support.
• Naaprep Nasal care product brand for the preparation and cleansing of the nasal cavity.
• Alcoderm Dermatological skincare product brand for sensitive or problem-prone skin.
• Galenco Body Body care product brand providing daily body hygiene and skincare products.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Belgian PharmaciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral partnership model with Belgian pharmacies as the primary distribution channel and healthcare advisor. Perrigo positions pharmacists as central care providers, enabling patients to proactively manage their health in partnership with pharmacy professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Church & Dwight: US-listed consumer products company with health-adjacent brands including First Response and Batiste. Comparable as a branded consumer health company with OTC product exposure and pharmacy/retail distribution.
• Prestige Consumer Healthcare: US-listed OTC consumer healthcare company owning brands like Chloraseptic, Clear Eyes, and Monistat. Comparable as a focused OTC branded player targeting similar self-care conditions, though more US-centric than Omega Pharma.
• Bayer Consumer Health: Global OTC and consumer health division of Bayer with brands like Aspirin, Bepanthen, and Canesten. Directly comparable as a major pharmaceutical company operating broad OTC/self-care brands through pharmacy channels in Europe.
• Haleon: Pure-play consumer healthcare company spun off from GSK, owning brands like Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, and Centrum. Direct OTC peer with similar portfolio breadth, pharmacy-led distribution, and global geographic footprint.
• Stada Arzneimittel: German-headquartered European generics and consumer healthcare company with broad OTC portfolio across pharmacy distribution. Comparable as mid-sized European player focused on OTC brands and self-care products.
• Sanofi Consumer Healthcare: Sanofi's consumer healthcare division operates OTC brands like Dulcolax, Buscopan, and Essentiale across European and global pharmacy channels. Closely comparable as a European-headquartered OTC player targeting similar self-care categories.

Regional players

• Almirall: Spanish pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology and consumer health across European markets. Comparable as a European OTC/pharma peer with category overlap in dermatology and self-care, though more prescription-leaning.

Broad incumbents

• Perrigo Company: Parent/successor entity to Omega Pharma. Operates global OTC and self-care business with $4.9B revenue. Listed on NYSE under ticker PRGO; serves as the broadest incumbent comparable and the direct acquirer of Omega Pharma.
• Reckitt Benckiser (Health): Global consumer health company with brands like Nurofen, Gaviscon, Durex, and Mucinex. Comparable as a large diversified OTC and personal care incumbent with strong European pharmacy presence and overlapping self-care categories.
• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health: Kenvue (spun off from J&J) operates global OTC brands like Tylenol, Neutrogena, and Zyrtec. Comparable as a larger diversified consumer health incumbent with overlapping OTC and personal care categories, but much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A10 records

Investments

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