Farmina

What Farmina does

Farmina sp. z o.o. is a Polish family-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Kraków, with 300+ employees across a group of three entities (Farmina, Spreewälder Arzneimittel GmbH in Germany, and ApipolFarma) operating four production plants and seven research laboratories. The company manufactures and sells a portfolio of over 100 products spanning OTC medicines, prescription drugs (Rx), dietary supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices, with notable categories including apitherapy (bee product) lines, dermatological treatments (Mediderm, Hexatopic, Psorin), prescription medications (Crohnax mesalazine, Neostreptaza), and hospital-grade disinfectants (Woda utleniona, Jodyna HOSPITAL).

The business model is B2B sales-led, with distribution through pharmacy chains, independent pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, hospital procurement departments, and herbal-medical specialty shops across Poland. The company operates 25+ regional sales representatives covering Poland, and pursues international expansion through a German subsidiary and participation in trade shows in Vietnam, Dubai, Germany, Japan, and Scandinavia. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than licensing or subscription models; no public pricing is disclosed. The leadership team is composed of family members — President Irmina Świderska and Vice President Adam Świderski — with Maria Takuśki serving as Finance Director and Board Member.

Farmina's go-to-market is anchored in long-standing relationships with Polish pharmacy chambers (Okręgowe Izby Aptekarskie in Kraków and Warsaw), pharmacist-targeted marketing (New Year's Concerts, scientific meetings), and recognition by Polish healthcare professionals (Ototalgin voted Product of the Year 2022 and 2025). The company has been recognized by Forbes Poland (2025 top-100 family businesses) and by Puls Biznesu (Gazele Biznesu ranking for six consecutive years through 2025), and is investing in R&D pipeline extension through a 2025 research collaboration with Politechnika Krakowska on glioma therapy.

Name

Farmina

Legal name

Farmina sp. z o.o.

Website

https://farmina.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Farmina is a Polish family-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer producing 100+ OTC, prescription, dermatological, and hospital-grade products, distributed through pharmacy chains, wholesalers, and hospital procurement across Poland and selected export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Products: Revenue generated from the manufacture and sale of OTC medicines, prescription drugs (Rx), dietary supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices through pharmacy wholesale distribution, hospital procurement, and pharmacy chains.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farmina is a Polish pharmaceutical manufacturer that develops and produces over 100 products including OTC medicines, prescription drugs (Rx), dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, and apitherapy (bee-product) lines. Manufacturing is conducted across 4 production plants within the Farmina Group, supported by 7 research laboratories, and products are distributed to pharmacies, hospitals, and herbal shops primarily through a network of 25+ regional sales representatives and pharmaceutical wholesalers in Poland.

Product overview

Farmina is a Polish pharmaceutical company offering a diverse portfolio of over 100 pharmaceutical, derma-cosmetic, medical device, and dietary supplement products. The portfolio includes prescription medications (Rx/Rp) like Crohnax (mesalazine for ulcerative colitis), OTC products like Paracetamol Farmina, derma-cosmetic lines such as Mediderm and Mediderm Baby (for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis), intimate health products including Vagical and ApiVaginal (propolis-based), hemorrhoid treatments like Proctomina and Hemocal, and various bee products (Apipregna, Propolis Plus, Royal Jelly). The company also produces antiseptic/disinfectant products (Jodyna, Woda utleniona, Spirytus salicylowy), personal care products, and specialized products like Hexatopic for atopic skin, Ototalgin for ear conditions, Calensil for post-radiotherapy care, and DiproDerm for pressure ulcer prevention. Farmina operates as a pharmaceutical manufacturer with a focus on accessible and effective medications at affordable prices, serving patients, pharmacists, doctors, and nurses across Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acnex: Product line for acne-prone skin treatment
• Mediderm
• Crohnax
• Ototalgin
• Proctomina
• Vagical
• Hexatopic
• Gargarin
• Psorin
• UltraSept
• Apipol Farma
• Apipregna
• Tormentile
• Retimax

Products and services

• Mediderm Mediderm is a derma-cosmetic line for problematic, dry skin conditions including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, including creams, bath emulsion, shower emulsion, shampoo, body and hair washing foam, bathing oil, cradle cap oil, and bath concentrate.
• Mediderm Baby Mediderm Baby is an infant skincare line including diaper rash cream, care cream, bathing oil, cradle cap oil, and body and hair washing foam for newborn and infant skin care.
• Acnex Acnex is a comprehensive acne treatment product line including cleansing emulsion, capsules supplement with lactoferrin, vitamins and herbal extracts, cream for daily acne-prone skin care, and spot treatment gel with Australian tea tree oil and bisabolol.
• Vagical Vagical is an intimate health product line including vaginal suppositories and a PROTECT line with foam and gel for women's intimate health problems.
• Proctomina Proctomina is a hemorrhoid treatment product line including suppositories, ointment, foam, and cooling gel.
• Ototalgin Ototalgin is an ear preparation for ear irritation and infections, awarded Product of the Year 2025 by Świat Farmacji magazine in the category of preparations for ear irritation and infections.
• Hexatopic Hexatopic is a specialized cream for intensive care of atopic skin. It soothes and alleviates irritations, provides protective-moisturizing action with chlorhexidine antibacterial properties, available in 500ml and 100ml sizes.
• Calensil Calensil is a specialized soothing-regenerating cream for skincare after radiotherapy, containing active ingredients that effectively soothe irritations and reduce effects of irradiation.
• Papaya MED Papaya MED is a specialized ointment for wounds, cuts, abrasions, insect bites, and skin irritations, containing papaya fruit extract with antibacterial and keratolytic properties.
• Apiżel Apiżel is a specialized dental gel for alleviating discomfort from oral cavity changes, containing propolis extract, licorice root extract, zinc gluconate, xylitol, and peppermint oil for gum care and healing.
• DiproDerm DiproDerm is a specialized cream for skincare with pressure ulcers and protection of skin exposed to pressure ulcers, diaper rash, and abrasions. It contains zinc oxide for protective barrier action and menthol for cooling sensation, developed particularly for bedridden individuals, long-term immobilized persons, or those with limited mobility.
• Crohnax Crohnax is a prescription medication containing mesalazine in suppository form for treatment of ulcerative colitis, available in 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg strengths with various pack sizes.
• EnteroProbio IBS EnteroProbio IBS is a product for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management.
• Propolis Plus Propolis Plus is a propolis-based product line including capsules, tablets (60 and 100 tablet packs), syrup, Mixture, Propolis Forte variants (menthol and orange flavors), and Propolis Forte Spray.
• ApiUrin ApiUrin is a bee product for urinary tract infections.
• ApiVaginal ApiVaginal is an intimate health product line with propolis, including vaginal suppositories and gel.
• Apipregna Apipregna is a bee product line for pregnancy support, available in capsules and liquid 240ml forms.
• Psorin Psorin is a product line for psoriasis treatment including cream, lotion, gel, and Body&Scalp.
• Gargarin Gargarin is an oral health product line including powder, sachets, Gargarin ZATOKI sets for sinusitis, and Gargarin Mukoterapia for xerostomia treatment.
• Retimax 1500 Retimax 1500 is a vitamin A-based product for skin, hair, and nail nutrition and protection.
• Hemocal Hemocal is a hemorrhoid treatment product, safe for use during pregnancy.
• Paracetamol Farmina Paracetamol Farmina is a paracetamol analgesic available in 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg forms for pain and fever relief.
• Jodyna Jodyna is an iodine disinfectant for wound disinfection, available in Avena 0.8kg and 20g forms, and a Hospital version for hospital-grade use.
• Woda utleniona Woda utleniona is a hydrogen peroxide disinfectant for wound disinfection and oral mucosa, available in 100g and Hospital 1000g versions.
• Spirytus salicylowy Spirytus salicylowy is a salicylic alcohol for skin disinfection, available in regular and Hospital versions.
• Neostreptaza Neostreptaza is a prescription medication in the Farmina portfolio.
• Vilantrin 500 mg Vilantrin 500 mg is a prescription medication in the Farmina portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 products manufactured and marketed across Poland and internationally through group subsidiaries.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Politechnika Krakowska (Cracow University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Farmina partnered with the Cracow University of Technology on a research project titled 'New 5-HT6 Receptor Ligands as an Innovative Therapy for Gliomas,' funded by the FNP Proof of Concept programme (PoC FENG). Farmina provided advisory support to guide the research direction and increase the commercialization potential of basic research conducted at the university.
• Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej (FNP) (Foundation for Polish Science)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FNP Proof of Concept programme (PoC FENG) provides funding for the glioma research project that Farmina is collaborating on with Politechnika Krakowska, supporting the advancement of scientific research toward commercialization.
• Apipol FarmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-marketing partnership for the summer contest 'Lato pełne (bzzz)zdrowia' targeting children and families, leveraging combined brand presence of Farmina and Apipol Farma product lines.
• Młodzieżowy Dom Kultury im. Andrzeja Bursy w Krakowie (MDK)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of the Małopolski Festiwal Artystyczny Młodzieży (Małopolska Youth Art Festival), an annual youth arts competition organized by MDK in Krakow, with Farmina as a main sponsor for the 2025 and prior editions.
• Fundacja Brat SłońceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Farmina supported the St. Francis Day celebration (Dzien Świętego Franciszka) organized by the Brat Słońce Foundation in Krakow, demonstrating commitment to local cultural and community initiatives.
• Spreewälder Arzneimittel GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman subsidiary of Farmina Group, representing Farmina products in the German market. Exhibited at Expopharm 2022 in Munich.
• Okręgowa Izba Aptekarska (OIA) Kraków and WarsawcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing sponsorship relationship with pharmacy chambers in Krakow and Warsaw, including Gold Sponsorship of New Year's Concerts for Pharmacists and recognition awards for long-term cooperation, strengthening Farmina's presence among Polish pharmacy professionals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gedeon Richter: Hungarian-headquartered pharma company with CEE-wide pharmacy distribution and generic plus specialty portfolio — comparable in CEE pharmacy-channel strategy and mid-scale specialty positioning.
• STADA Arzneimittel: European generic and consumer healthcare group active in OTC, generics, and specialty across EU markets — comparable product categories but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Zentiva: European generics manufacturer with strong Central and Eastern European presence — comparable Rx and OTC generic categories, overlapping CEE pharmacy distribution, but operating at far greater scale.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries: Global generics leader with significant presence in Polish and European OTC/Rx markets — overlapping product categories and channel relationships, but operating at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Aflofarm: Polish pharma company manufacturing OTC, Rx, supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices; comparable in mid-scale Polish manufacturing, broad category coverage, and pharmacy-channel GTM.
• Adamed Pharma: Polish family-owned pharma company with portfolio spanning Rx, OTC, dietary supplements, and derma-cosmetics across CEE — similar mid-to-large scale, Polish manufacturing footprint, and multi-category strategy.
• Polpharma: Largest Polish pharmaceutical manufacturer producing Rx, OTC, and generics with broad domestic distribution through pharmacies and hospitals — directly comparable in product categories, channel mix, and Polish-market focus.
• USP Zdrowie: Polish pharmaceutical producer of OTC, Rx, supplements, and medical devices distributed through Polish pharmacies and wholesalers — directly comparable in channel model and product breadth.
• Hasco-Lek: Polish pharmaceutical manufacturer with OTC, Rx, and derma-cosmetic products sold through pharmacy chains — comparable mid-size Polish pharma with similar category breadth.

Regional players

• Egis Pharmaceuticals: Hungarian pharmaceutical manufacturer with CEE distribution of Rx, OTC, and consumer health products — comparable product mix and CEE pharmacy-channel reach, but primarily Hungary-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/farminapl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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