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Thornton & Ross is a pharmaceutical company based in Linthwaite founded in 1922 by Nathan Thornton and Phillip Ross.
| Industry | pharmaceutical |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Founder | Nathan Thornton Phillip Ross |
| Headquarters | Linthwaite, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England |
| Website | www |
It is the producer of Covonia cough medicine, Zoflora disinfectant, Hedrin head lice treatment, and the Care range of medicines. The company was acquired by Stada Arzneimittel in a £221 million deal in August 2013.[1][2]
Covonia was one of the biggest selling branded over-the-counter medications sold in Great Britain in 2016, with sales of £23.8 million.[3] According to one press report it contains just under 8% alcohol,[4] although according to the manufacturer's website it contains 0.18% alcohol.[5]
Stada Arzneimittel bought Natures Aid, based in Kirkham, Lancashire in November 2016 intending to bring the two businesses together.[6]
It signed a licensing agreement with Futura Medical in January 2017 for the commercialisation of TPR100, diclofenac gel.[7]
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