Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC

What Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC does

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC is a privately held, Connecticut-based contract manufacturer and brand owner of over-the-counter pharmaceutical, personal care, and beauty products, founded in 1880 and headquartered at 170 Broad Street, New London, CT. It operates a 100,000-square-foot FDA-audited, cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility in New London and a 136,000-square-foot fulfillment and warehouse center in Norwich, producing semi-solids, creams, ointments, liquids, and gels with multi-format filling capabilities spanning tubes (7 g to 8.50 oz), bottles (0.33-8 fl oz), jars (4-16 oz), and packets (0.9 g to 2 oz) across laminate, plastic, sustainable, metal, glass, foil, and paper-backed materials. The technology stack is anchored by in-house R&D with more than 1,000 proprietary formulas, supported by QC, QA, microbiology, and analytical chemistry labs (UPLC, HPLC, GC, FTIR), and is qualified under the State of Connecticut Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the U.S. FDCA.

The company operates three revenue streams: (i) store-brand and private-label manufacturing for the largest U.S. retailers and drug-store chains, leveraging its formula library and contract packaging services; (ii) turnkey contract manufacturing and project management for third-party brand owners, covering formulation, validation/testing, packaging design, regulatory filings, and final manufacturing; and (iii) a proprietary brand portfolio of 12+ sub-brands (Sheffield, Wentworth, Dr. Sheffield's Naturals, Theriach, Tanner's, Sayman's, Acryline, Lady Esther, Clearzit, Zip Your Hair, Saxon, Pacquin, Cankaid) sold via Amazon and dedicated brand sites. A fourth channel targets federal healthcare: as a HubZone Certified Small Business, Sheffield supplies OTC products (Bacitracin, Triple Antibiotic, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine 4%, Capsaicin 0.25% and 0.75%, and a Nasal Spray) to VA Medical Centers such as West Haven and Newington under FSS Contract #36F79721D0266.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting retail chains and federal buyers, with a dedicated Director of Government Business Development and a sales team led by an EVP of Global Sales and Business Development. Pricing is quote-based and contract-negotiated (no public price list). The company is in active capacity expansion mode, with a $3 million capital investment in state-of-the-art packaging equipment and mixing systems at New London, partially funded by an $800,000 Connecticut DECD Strategic Supply Chain Initiative grant awarded in November 2025. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, and the company is led by President & CEO Jeffrey Davis alongside CSO/EVP-Regulatory Anthony Sollima, CFO William Fuller, and senior commercial and operations leadership.

Name

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Legal name

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Website

https://sheffieldpharma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is a Connecticut-based, FDA-audited cGMP contract manufacturer and brand owner of OTC pharmaceutical and personal care products, serving major U.S. retailers, drug-store chains, federal/VA healthcare buyers, and consumers through its proprietary brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (32541), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermatology OTC & Skin Health (Acne Treatments, Eczema/Psoriasis OTC, Antifungals, Wart Removal) (CRADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC), OTC & Consumer Health Distributors (HLAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Contract pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Private label manufacturing
• OTC drug manufacturing
• Health and beauty products
• CGMP contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

New London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Label / Store Brands Manufacturing: Develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes private label products for retailers worldwide, offering over 1000 formulas and ready-market products. This is a core B2B revenue stream serving major retail chains.
2. Contract Manufacturing: Provides complete project management and manufacturing support in quality and regulatory compliance for third-party brands. Revenue generated through manufacturing fees and project-based services.
3. Proprietary Brand Portfolio: Sells exclusive brand portfolio of premium and value equivalent healthcare and beauty products including Sheffield, Wentworth, Dr. Sheffield's Naturals, Theriach, Tanner's, Sayman's, and other brands through retail and e-commerce channels.
4. Federal Government Contracts: HubZone Certified Small Business supplying OTC pharmaceutical products to VA Medical Centers and other federal government customers through FSS Contract #36F79721D0266.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals develops, manufactures, and distributes private label and proprietary OTC pharmaceutical, healthcare, and beauty products from its FDA-audited, cGMP-compliant facility in New London, CT. It provides full turnkey contract manufacturing services — including R&D formulation, regulatory support, packaging design, multi-format filling, and fulfillment — for major retailers, drug store chains, and federal government customers, and also markets an exclusive portfolio of consumer healthcare brands.

Product overview

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is a Connecticut-based FDA audited and approved manufacturer and distributor of healthcare and beauty products. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing platform offering both proprietary brands and contract manufacturing services. The product portfolio includes multiple sub-brands (Sheffield Pharmaceuticals main brand, Wentworth, Dr. Sheffield's Naturals, Theriac, Tanner's, Sayman's, Acryline, Lady Esther, Clearzit, Zip Your Hair, Saxon, Pacquin, Cankaid) and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products (Bacitracin, Triple Antibiotic, Clotrimazole, Lidocaine 4%, Capsaicin 0.25%, Capsaicin 0.75%, Nasal Spray). Core services include store brands and private label manufacturing with over 1000 formulas, contract packaging with tube, bottle, jar, and packet filling capabilities (7 gram to 8.50 oz tubes, 0.33-8 fl oz bottles, 4-16 oz jars, 0.9 gram to 2 oz packets), and comprehensive quality services including R&D, formula development, testing services (chemical and microbiological), quality assurance, and regulatory compliance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr. Sheffield Naturals: Premium and equivalent healthcare and beauty products brand.
• Wentworth
• Theriac
• Tanner's
• Sayman's
• Acryline
• Lady Esther
• Clearzit
• Zip
• Saxon
• Pacquin
• Cankaid

Products and services

• Store Brands & Private Label Manufacturing Contract development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of private label health care and beauty products for major U.S. retailers and drug store chains, with access to an extensive selection of over 1,000 formulas and ready-market products.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Complete project management and manufacturing services, including formulation, validation, packaging design, quality oversight, and regulatory compliance support for third-party branded health care, OTC, and beauty products.
• Bacitracin Ointment Topical antibiotic ointment available in 15gm and 30gm sizes for first aid use, supplied through federal contracts to VA Medical Centers and other federal healthcare facilities.
• Triple Antibiotic Ointment First aid antibiotic ointment combining multiple antibiotics in 30gm size for wound care, supplied to federal healthcare facilities.
• Clotrimazole Cream Antifungal topical cream available in 15gm and 30gm sizes, supplied through federal contracts.
• Lidocaine 4% Cream Topical anesthetic cream for pain relief available in 30gm size, supplied through federal contracts.
• Capsaicin 0.25% Cream Topical analgesic cream with capsaicin for muscle and joint pain relief in 60gm size, supplied through federal contracts.
• Capsaicin 0.75% Cream Higher concentration topical analgesic cream with capsaicin for intense muscle and joint pain in 60gm size, supplied through federal contracts.
• Nasal Spray Nasal spray product available in 30ml size for respiratory relief, supplied through federal contracts.
• Sheffield Pharmaceuticals Brand Portfolio Primary Sheffield brand offering a portfolio of premium and value equivalent healthcare and beauty products manufactured in the USA and distributed through major retailers, drug store chains, Amazon, and dedicated brand websites.
• Dr. Sheffield's Naturals Premium natural oral care and healthcare products brand offering quality formulations sold through dedicated brand website and Amazon.
• Theriac (Theriacheals) Premium and equivalent healthcare product brand within the Sheffield Pharmaceuticals portfolio, sold through dedicated brand site theriacheals.com.
• Tanner's Tasty Paste Value equivalent oral care brand offering flavored toothpaste products sold through tannerstastypaste.com.
• Acryline Advanced formula denture reliner brand for denture care products sold on Amazon.
• Lady Esther Face Cream Face care products brand sold on Amazon.
• Clearzit Acne treatment and skincare product brand within the Sheffield Pharmaceuticals portfolio.
• Zip Your Hair Hair care product brand sold through dedicated zipyourhair.com site and Amazon.
• Saxon After-Shave After-shave and men's grooming products brand with shave, moisturizing, and conditioning formulation sold on Amazon.
• Pacquin Hand & Body Cream Hand and body cream product brand sold through Amazon.
• Cankaid Oral Care Oral care product brand for canker sore treatment within the Sheffield Pharmaceuticals portfolio.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Crown Laboratories: US-based specialty pharmaceutical and OTC dermatology company manufacturing skincare and therapeutic products. Comparable to Sheffield in OTC dermatology focus, semi-solid dosage forms, and B2B/private-label manufacturing.
• Catalent: Large-scale pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services to brand owners and retailers. Direct competitor to Sheffield's contract manufacturing and private-label services, with broader dosage forms and global footprint.
• Accupac: US-based contract manufacturer of OTC and personal care products in semi-solid and liquid formats, serving private-label and brand-owner customers. Closely comparable to Sheffield in product format (creams, ointments, gels), B2B CDMO model, and target customer base of major retailers and brand owners.
• Topix Pharmaceuticals: US-based manufacturer of dermatology and aesthetic skincare products with private-label and contract manufacturing services. Closely comparable in size, OTC dermatology positioning, and B2B CDMO/private-label service offering.
• DermaRite Industries: Mid-sized US manufacturer of OTC skincare, dermatology, and personal care products including wound care, antifungals, and skin protectants. Overlaps with Sheffield's dermatology OTC portfolio (Bacitracin, Clotrimazole) and contract manufacturing capabilities.
• Mission Pharmacal: Privately held US pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and OTC healthcare products, with in-house manufacturing. Comparable to Sheffield's vertically integrated OTC manufacturing and proprietary brand model.
• Emerson Healthcare: Contract manufacturer of OTC and personal care products, including private label for major retailers. Comparable to Sheffield's contract manufacturing and store-brand B2B model with focus on beauty and OTC consumer health.

Broad incumbents

• Patheon (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Global CDMO within Thermo Fisher offering end-to-end pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, including OTC and consumer health. Comparable to Sheffield's turnkey CDMO model but at significantly greater scale, geographic reach, and capital base.
• Bausch Health: Large diversified pharmaceutical and OTC health company with a portfolio of OTC dermatology, pain relief, and consumer health brands. Comparable to Sheffield in OTC dermatology and pain-relief product categories (Lidocaine, Capsaicin, antifungal), though at much larger scale.
• Church & Dwight: Large publicly traded CPG company with broad OTC and personal care portfolio including oral care, pain relief, and skin care. Overlaps with Sheffield's owned brands (Tanner's, Dr. Sheffield's, oral care, acne, creams) but at vastly greater scale and brand investment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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