meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH

What meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH does

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German pharmaceutical company headquartered in Springe, Lower Saxony, that develops, manufactures, and distributes homeopathic complex remedies (Komplexmittel). Founded in 1964 and celebrating its 60-year anniversary in 2024, the company employs approximately 15 people and focuses exclusively on over-the-counter (OTC) natural medicines built around combinations of metals, nosodes, animal-derived substances, and mineral starting materials blended with mother tinctures (Urtinkturen) across both low D-potencies and high potencies. Its branded product portfolio covers five therapeutic areas: colds and flu-like infections (metavirulent®), upper respiratory cough (metatussolvent®), liver-gallbladder and digestion (metaheptachol® N), stress and nervousness (metakaveron, metakavernit), and musculoskeletal complaints including rheumatism and osteoarthritis (metaossylen, metatendolor).

The company manufactures all products in Germany, combining traditional preparation methods with modern production technology and emphasizing ecological procedures, sustainable resource management, and on-site biodiversity (the company maintains a "Biodiversitäts-Entdeckerpfad" on its grounds). Its commercial model is a hybrid B2B2C / OTC retail approach: products are sold prescription-free through pharmacies in Germany and, via distribution partners, in neighboring countries (international "Partner im Ausland"), while a dedicated Fachkreis (professional circle) portal — gated for Heilpraktiker, pharmacies, and other healthcare practitioners — delivers therapy suggestions, specialist literature, sample requests, patient brochures, online seminars, and the "meta im Blick" newsletter. Marketing assets include a Jimdo-hosted website, Facebook/Instagram presence, and a "meta TV" YouTube channel producing health and product content.

No revenue figures, funding rounds, or headcount-growth data are publicly disclosed. The firm operates without external investors or a parent company, and its technology stack is a standard Jimdo CMS website with no public API, SDK, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Source material indicates an actively operating small Mittelstand family business with steady branding around sustainability and homeopathy rather than any visible scaling, hiring, or M&A activity.

Name

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH

Legal name

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH

Website

https://metafackler.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1964 that develops and sells homeopathic complex remedies OTC through pharmacies and to Heilpraktiker across five therapeutic areas including colds, cough, liver, stress, and joint health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. OTC Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of over-the-counter homeopathic complex remedies through pharmacies in Germany and neighboring countries. Products are prescription-free and sold directly to consumers via pharmacy retail channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH manufactures and sells a range of homeopathic complex remedies (Komplexmittel) under proprietary brand names (metavirulent®, metatussolvent®, metaheptachol® N, metakaveron/metakavernit, metaossylen/metatendolor). The products are sold over-the-counter through pharmacies in Germany and neighboring countries, addressing common indications such as colds, coughs, liver/gallbladder complaints, nervous tension/sleep issues, and musculoskeletal pain. A complementary Fachkreis portal serves healthcare professionals (Heilpraktiker) and pharmacies with product information, training, and sample requests.

Product overview

meta Fackler Arzneimittel GmbH is a family-owned pharmaceutical company with 60 years of tradition that develops, manufactures, and distributes homeopathic complex remedies (Komplexmittel) available over-the-counter in pharmacies. The product portfolio centers on five therapeutic areas: (1) Erkältung & grippale Infekte with metavirulent® for colds and flu-like infections; (2) Husten & Atemwegsinfekte with metatussolvent® cough drops; (3) Leber & Verdauung supported by metaheptachol® N for liver-gallbladder and digestive health; (4) Stress & Nervosität addressed through metakaveron and metakavernit; and (5) Bewegungsapparat (musculoskeletal health) covered by metaossylen and metatendolor for rheumatic and arthritic complaints. All products combine metals, nosodes, animal-derived, and mineral base substances with mother tinctures and varying potencies (low D-potencies and high potencies) manufactured in Germany using traditional methods enhanced by modern production technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• metavirulent®: Homeopathic complex remedy for treating colds and grippal infections
• metatussolvent®
• metaheptachol® N
• metaossylen
• metatendolor
• metakaveron
• metakavernit

Products and services

• metavirulent® Homeopathic complex remedy (Komplexmittel) for cold and flu-type complaints; sold OTC in pharmacies to adult consumers seeking natural treatment options.
• metatussolvent® Homeopathic complex remedy for cough symptoms; sold OTC through pharmacies in Germany and neighboring countries.
• metaheptachol® N Homeopathic complex remedy targeted at liver and gallbladder complaints; sold OTC in pharmacies.
• metakaveron / metakavernit Homeopathic complex remedy for nervous tension and sleep-related complaints; sold OTC in pharmacies.
• metaossylen / metatendolor Homeopathic complex remedy for musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic complaints; sold OTC in pharmacies.
• Fachkreis (professional) portal Dedicated professional portal providing product information, training material, and sample-request functionality to Heilpraktiker, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals to support recommendation of the company's homeopathic remedies.

Segments2 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.

• International Partners (Partner im Ausland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company has international distribution partners in neighboring countries (ausländische Partner) for product distribution outside Germany, though specific partner names are not publicly listed on the website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Reckeweg & Co. GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of homeopathic combination remedies (Combinations of homeopathic preparations) sold OTC through pharmacies. Highly comparable product format, German Mittelstand scale, and complex-remedy approach to meta Fackler.
• Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH: German-based developer and manufacturer of homeopathic combination remedies (Combinations of biological medicinal products). Directly comparable to meta Fackler in product format (homeopathic complex remedies), regulatory category, OTC pharmacy distribution, and target indication areas.
• Wala Heilmittel GmbH: German manufacturer of natural and homeopathic medicines based on anthroposophic principles, sold through pharmacies and to anthroposophic practitioners. Overlaps directly with meta Fackler's German OTC homeopathic positioning and natural-medicine value proposition.
• Pascoe Pharmazeutische Präparate GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of natural and homeopathic medicines sold OTC in pharmacies. Directly comparable as a German Mittelstand homeopathic pharma with multi-indication portfolio and pharmacy-led go-to-market.
• Weleda AG: Swiss-German manufacturer of anthroposophic and homeopathic pharmaceuticals distributed through pharmacies and natural-health retailers in Germany. Highly comparable product portfolio, channel mix, and consumer positioning to meta Fackler.
• Deutsche Homöopathie-Union (DHU): One of Germany's largest manufacturers of homeopathic medicines, producing single remedies and complex preparations sold OTC through pharmacies. Comparable to meta Fackler across product format, German pharmacy distribution, and practitioner channel.
• Sanum-Kehlbeck GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of homeopathic and isopathic remedies for the German and European markets. Comparable in product category, regulatory framing, and OTC/pharmacy distribution.
• Infirmarius GmbH: German manufacturer of homeopathic and spagyric medicines distributed via pharmacies. Comparable to meta Fackler in product format (homeopathic complex preparations), OTC channel, and German Mittelstand structure.

Broad incumbents

• Boiron SA: Global leader in homeopathic medicines headquartered in France, with extensive German operations. Competes with meta Fackler in OTC pharmacy distribution of homeopathic remedies but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Nelsons (A. Nelson & Co. Ltd): UK-based manufacturer of homeopathic and natural remedies (Rescue, Bach, Spatone) primarily serving the British market. Comparable product category and OTC pharmacy go-to-market, but geographically distinct from meta Fackler's DACH focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@metafackler4948/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Meta-Fackler-Arzneimittel-GmbH-430319880375854
• Instagraminstagram.com/metafackler_arzneimittel/?hl=de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meta-fackler-arzneimittel-gmbh

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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