Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG

What Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG does

Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG is an Austrian specialty distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, headquartered in Vienna (Wolfganggasse 45-47, 1121 Wien) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Galenica Gruppe. Founded around 1900, the company manages a portfolio of more than 15 brands spanning food supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel), OTC medicines (Arzneimittel), medical devices (Medizinprodukte), homeopathic specialties, cosmetics, and food products — addressing therapeutic categories including baby and child health, women's health (menopause, incontinence, sleep), cold/flu, voice and throat, joints and muscles, wound care, and digestive wellness. Notable brands include Grether's Pastilles (heritage throat pastilles dating to 1850), Femalen (women's health), Ice Power (cooling musculoskeletal care), Becutan (children's immunity), Bionect, Contam, and PADMA. Manufacturing is fully outsourced to a network of European contract manufacturers in Finland, Germany, Croatia, and Austria.

The business model is asset-light: Schmidgall functions as the Austrian marketing, regulatory, and distribution entity for its brand portfolio, relying on pharmacy retail and direct-to-consumer online ordering as its two channels. It targets a horizontally segmented consumer base — parents, women across life stages, voice professionals, and general health-conscious buyers — through a pharmacy-led GTM motion supplemented by an owned e-commerce storefront with home delivery. The lean 8-employee structure reflects this outsourced model, where Schmidgall captures value through brand management, regulatory stewardship, and channel relationships rather than manufacturing scale. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue model mechanics operate as standard one-time product sales through retail and DTC channels, with no subscription, licensing, or SaaS components. The company is led by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) Mag. Knapp.

Name

Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://dr-schmidgall.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG is a Vienna-based Austrian OTC healthcare distributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss Galenica Gruppe, managing 15+ brands across supplements, medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics via pharmacy retail and DTC e-commerce.

Ownership category

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Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

OTC & Consumer Health Distributors (HLAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

OTC Medicines & Consumer Health Products Distribution (CRAOAHAB), Pharmacy Front-End & Sundries Distribution (Health & Wellness, Personal Care, Convenience) (CRAOAHAG), Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD), Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

Keywords

• OTC pharmaceuticals
• Pharmacy distribution
• Consumer healthcare
• Dietary supplements
• Medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical and health product sales: Revenue generated from selling OTC medicines, dietary supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel), cosmetics, medical devices (Medizinprodukte), and food supplements through pharmacy distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The company is an Austrian pharmaceutical and healthcare product distributor that operates as a subsidiary of the Swiss Galenica Gruppe. It distributes OTC medicines, dietary supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel), cosmetics, medical devices (Medizinprodukte), and food supplements through pharmacy retail channels in Austria, managing a portfolio of more than 15 consumer health brands.

Product overview

Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG is a pharmaceutical/healthcare distributor operating under the Galenica Group, specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) products sold through pharmacies in Austria. The company offers a diverse portfolio of 15+ brands across multiple product categories: (1) Food supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel) including PreMama duo for fertility/pregnancy, Femalen products (forte MENO, INCO Control, NIGHT) for menopause/bladder/sleep support, and Becutan products for children's immunity; (2) Medicines (Arzneimittel) including Korodin cardiovascular drops, Ice Power topical products (Arthro Creme, Magnesium Creme, Plus Kühlgel) for muscle/joint pain, and Pelsano baby powder; (3) Medical Devices (Medizinprodukte) including Bionect wound care, Contam vaginal tampons for incontinence, Nasmer nasal spray, Fangon Jurafango compress, and EasyPlast bandages; (4) Homeopathic medicines including PADMA, Osanit for children, and Otodolor ear drops; (5) Cosmetics including DERMAFORA skincare and HANFAMA CBD oral drops; (6) Food products including Grether's pastilles (Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Elderflower, Ginger-Lemon) and Bloc glucose candy; and (7) Other products including Carmol drops and Bloc glucose products. The company operates exclusively through pharmacy distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Becutan: Product line for baby and child health supplements including multivitamins and immune support.
• Bionect
• Bloc
• Carmol
• Contam
• DERMAFORA
• EasyPlast Med
• Fangon
• Femalen
• Grether's Pastilles
• HANFAMA
• Ice Power
• Korodin
• Nasmer
• Osanit Osa
• Otodolor
• PADMA
• Pelsano
• PreMama duo

Products and services

• OTC Medicines Over-the-counter medicines distributed through Austrian pharmacies for consumer self-medication needs.
• Dietary Supplements (Nahrungsergänzungsmittel) Dietary supplements marketed and distributed to pharmacies for consumer health and wellness applications.
• Cosmetics Cosmetic products distributed through Austrian pharmacy retail channels.
• Medical Devices (Medizinprodukte) Medical devices distributed to pharmacies for consumer health applications.
• Food Supplements Food supplement products distributed through Austrian pharmacy channels.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galenica Gruppe (Galenica AG and group companies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. A. & L. Schmidgall GmbH & Co KG is a company of the Swiss Galenica Gruppe. The Galenica Gruppe is a renowned Swiss healthcare group comprising Galenica AG and its group companies. Schmidgall operates as part of this larger pharmaceutical and health products network, benefiting from shared resources, expertise, and market positioning within the Swiss group's Austrian operations.
• HamapharmminorOthersManufacturer of Nasmer nasal spray products. Hamapharm, based in Zagreb, Croatia (10000 Zagreb, HR), produces the Nasmer product line which is distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall in Austria.
• Robugen GmbHminorOthersManufacturer of Korodin Herz-Kreislauf Tropfen. Robugen GmbH Pharmazeutische Fabrik, based in Esslingen, Germany (73730 Esslingen, DE), produces the cardiovascular drops which are distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall in Austria.
• Fysioline OyminorOthersManufacturer of Ice Power product line including cooling gels and creams. Fysioline Oy, based in Tampere, Finland (33840 Tampere, FI), produces the Ice Power musculoskeletal product range which is distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall in Austria.
• CanAdelaar Distribution GmbHminorOthersManufacturer of HANFAMA CBD oil oral drops. CanAdelaar Distribution GmbH, based in Graz, Austria (A-8020 Graz), produces the HANFAMA CBD oral care product line which is distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall.
• UrbanMed GmbH & Co KGminorOthersManufacturer of EasyPlast Med Fingerpflaster. UrbanMed GmbH & Co KG, based in Überherrn, Germany (66802 Überherrn, DE), produces the adhesive bandage products which are distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall.
• Med SSE System GmbHminorOthersManufacturer of Contam vaginal tampons for incontinence management. Med SSE System GmbH, based in Nuremberg, Germany (90427 Nürnberg, DE), produces the medical device product line which is distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall.
• Dr. R. Heberer Naturheilmittel GmbHminorOthersManufacturer of Fangon Jurafango compresses for heat and cold therapy. Dr. R. Heberer Naturheilmittel GmbH, based in Bad Boll, Germany (D-73087 Bad Boll), produces the natural remedy compresses which are distributed by Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• STADA Arzneimittel AG: European generics and consumer healthcare company distributing OTC pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements across Europe including Austria. Competes directly with Schmidgall in pharmacy-channel OTC and supplement categories.
• Haleon: Global consumer healthcare company spun out of GSK, with brands like Voltaren, Sensodyne, Centrum, and Fenistil sold through pharmacy distribution in Austria and the DACH region. Competitor in many of Schmidgall's OTC categories including pain relief, cold/flu, and women's health.
• Bayer Consumer Health: Global OTC and consumer health division of Bayer, distributing brands like Aspirin, Bepanthen, and Canesten through pharmacy channels across Europe including Austria. Represents a multinational incumbent with overlapping OTC categories (pain relief, cold/flu, skin) that compete for the same Austrian pharmacy shelf space.
• Perrigo Company: US-headquartered OTC consumer healthcare company with strong European presence (acquired Omega Pharma), distributing store-brand and branded OTC products including women's health supplements through European pharmacy channels.
• Sanofi Consumer Healthcare: Consumer healthcare division of Sanofi, distributing brands like Dulcolax, Mucosolvan, and Thomapyrin through European pharmacy channels including Austria. Competes in OTC cold/flu, digestive, and pain categories.

Emerging players

• Cerascreen GmbH: European direct-to-consumer health testing and supplement company with growing pharmacy distribution. Represents an emerging digitally-native player operating in overlapping health/wellness and supplement categories.

Direct peers

• Sidroga AG: Another Galenica Gruppe entity specializing in herbal teas and natural health products via pharmacy distribution. Shares the parent ownership structure and pharmacy-first channel strategy, though focused on teas/infusions rather than Schmidgall's broader OTC portfolio.
• Verfora AG: Swiss sister company under the Galenica Gruppe, also distributing OTC pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and medical devices through pharmacy channels. Operates as the Swiss-market counterpart to Schmidgall's Austrian focus, with overlapping brand categories and identical go-to-market model.
• Hermes Arzneimittel GmbH: German OTC pharmaceutical company distributing dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and consumer health products through pharmacy and drug store channels. Similar size, structure, and channel strategy to Schmidgall with comparable Austrian/German DACH market exposure.

Regional players

• Melasan Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH: Austrian OTC and consumer health products distributor focused on the Austrian pharmacy market. Similar mid-sized structure distributing multiple niche health brands through the same local pharmacy channel that Schmidgall serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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