Consumer Health Care - Taking responsibility for your health
Consumers are increasingly taking responsibility for their health and self-medicating minor complaints. Merck Consumer Health Care is addressing this trend with international brands that are trusted by consumers and backed by science.
The Consumer Health Care division consists of the following key consumer health care companies
- Seven Seas in the United Kingdom
- Lamberts Healthcare in the United Kingdom (Nature's Best)
- Merck Médication Familiale in France
- Merck Selbstmedikation in Germany
- Merck Consumer Health Care Shanghai Trading Co. in China
In addition to these companies, the Consumer Health Care division operates businesses in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Merck's over-the-counter portfolio includes cough and cold remedies, supplements that keep you active and moving, everyday health supplements and women's and children's health products.
The key Consumer Health Care company in Germany is Merck Selbstmedikation. Launched in 1970 and employing nearly 200 people, it supplies the German market with OTC pharmaceuticals and food supplements exclusively though pharmacies. Its well known brands include:
Merck Selbstmedikation’s main business operations include:
- Femibion®
- Kytta®
- Nasivin®
- Cebion®
- Bion®
- Multibionta®
- Epamax®
- Kohle Compretten®
Merck Selbstmedikation’s main business operations include:
- Sales (domestic and export)
- Marketing
- Research & Development
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance
