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Who owns Strepsils?

Strepsils is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded
1958
Category
Consumer healthOver-the-counter medicineCold
Parent ticker
LSE: RKT
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Strepsils

Strepsils are medicated throat lozenges containing two antiseptics, sold in more than 100 countries. The brand dates to 1958 and is one of the most widely distributed sore throat products in the world, sold in pharmacies and supermarkets depending on the regulatory regime of each market.

Ownership timeline of Strepsils

Owners of Strepsils from 1958 to 2026 Reckitt 1958–present Reckitt 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1958 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where Strepsils sits in Reckitt

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Strepsils?

The parent company of Strepsils is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Strepsils British?

Yes. Strepsils originated in the United Kingdom in 1958 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Strepsils still owned by Reckitt?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Strepsils is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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