Nicorette is owned by Kenvue (the United States, NYSE: KVUE), which was separated from Johnson & Johnson on 23 August 2023.[1][2] Before Kenvue, Nicorette was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 2006 to 2023.[2]
Nicorette is nicotine replacement therapy developed in Sweden in the 1960s by researchers studying why submariners forbidden to smoke experienced withdrawal, and launched in 1978. It was the first product of its kind and is now sold as gum, patches, lozenges and sprays.
Johnson & Johnson separated its consumer health business as Kenvue, which listed in May 2023 and was fully split off through an exchange offer completed on 23 August 2023. Tylenol, Band-Aid, Listerine, Neutrogena and Johnson's Baby all moved to the new company.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Nicorette?
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The parent company of Nicorette is Kenvue, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Nicorette Swedish or American?
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Nicorette originated in Sweden in 1978, but it is owned today by Kenvue, which is headquartered in the United States. So Nicorette is a Swedish-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Kenvue owned Nicorette?
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Kenvue has owned Nicorette since 23 August 2023.
Who owned Nicorette before Kenvue?
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Before Kenvue, Nicorette was owned by Johnson & Johnson from 2006 until 2023.
Is Nicorette still owned by Kenvue?
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Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Nicorette is still owned by Kenvue. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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