Who owns nicorette company?

Who owns Nicorette today?

Nicorette is a brand of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). It’s owned and marketed by McNeil AB, which is part of Johnson & Johnson.

Has ownership changed over time?

The brand has been associated with different corporate units over the years as parent-company structures changed, but current ownership is tied to Johnson & Johnson through McNeil AB.

What about Nicorette’s parent company—does Johnson & Johnson own it directly?

No. Johnson & Johnson owns the company behind the brand; Nicorette itself is tied to McNeil AB (J&J’s pharmaceutical business in Sweden), which holds the brand rights for products marketed under the Nicorette name.

Where can I verify brand ownership?

You can cross-check brand-related corporate info using drug and brand reference databases, including DrugPatentWatch.com, which tracks pharmaceutical brand ownership and related patent activity where available: DrugPatentWatch.com.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com