Who Owns Nurofen?
Nurofen is owned by Reckitt, a British multinational consumer goods company listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker RKT. Reckitt acquired Nurofen through its purchase of Boots Healthcare International in 2005. Reckitt is headquartered in Slough, Berkshire, England, with annual net revenues of approximately $15 billion.
Parent Company
Unknown
Acquired
2005
Status
Publicly Traded
Headquarters
Slough, Berkshire, England
Who Owns Nurofen?
History of Nurofen
- Founded: 1983
- Founders: Boots Group plc
- Acquired by : 2005
Nurofen was launched by Boots in 1983 as the first ibuprofen product available over-the-counter in the UK, following the drug's reclassification from prescription-only status. The timing was significant: ibuprofen offered an alternative to aspirin and paracetamol with a different mechanism of action (anti-inflammatory as well as analgesic), and Nurofen became the leading branded ibuprofen product in the UK market.
The brand expanded internationally, particularly into Australia and continental Europe, building strong market positions in each. Under Reckitt's ownership, Nurofen extended its product range to include targeted formulations for back and neck pain, period pain, and migraine.
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Where Is Nurofen Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Slough, Berkshire, England
- Manufacturing / Operations: United Kingdom, Australia, Germany
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