Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are driven to seek effective, life-changing medicines and solutions for patients with severe diseases and high unmet medical needs.

... Company

A world free of pain. This is our shared vision. To bring it to life, we execute our strategy and work on our company’s culture – everyday, everywhere, every one of us.

... We are Grünenthal

Although firmly rooted in Germany, today we are very much a growing global Business.

... History

A mix of strong entrepreneurial spirit, close collaboration and outstanding performance define our approach to leadership alongside a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

... Leadership

The Supervisory Board advises and controls the Corporate Executive Board and is elected by the shareholders’ summit.

... Supervisory Board

In view of our vision of a world free of pain, Grünenthal strives to provide effective medication to patients worldwide. Therefore, we continuously grow and expand our market presence and product portfolio, and we collaborate with commercial partners and multiple stakeholders from the pain management field and beyond.

... Global presence & sites

Grünenthal’s product portfolio, brands, ingredients and indication range.

... Products

... Our positions

Explore our media section and access a range of materials relating to our company, people, medicines and medical devices.

... Media

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain. Explore our recent stories to see what drives us.

... Our Stories

In this section you will find both current and archived press releases published from 2013 onwards by Grünenthal GmbH, Germany.

... Press releases

... Statements

Journalists are invited to use our corporate publications for their reporting. The list contains business related publication like the company presentation or the code of conduct. .

... Corporate publications

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... Image resources

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... Video resources

Corporate profile

“Although few people die of pain, many still die in pain, while even more live in pain. We will leave no stone unturned to help these patients.”

Gabriel Baertschi

Chief Executive Officer, Grünenthal

As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to people living with pain worldwide. Strong ongoing partnerships with leading healthcare and development organisations bring our new products to life. We are a fully integrated pharmaceutical company that offers support along the entire value chain – from drug development through to commercialisation.

Strong and capable team

4,500

employees worldwide

Solid revenue base

1.5

billion euro in 2021

Commercial presence in

countries across Europe, Latin America and the US

Products sold in more than

100

countries

International network

research centres, our Research Unit in Aachen and our Innovation Hub in Boston

Production capacities

manufacturing sites in Europe and Latin America

Our unique commitment

Pain is a huge burden. It impacts patients – as well as their families, friends, caregivers and society as a whole. As a global leader in pain management for nearly 50 years, we are driven to seek new solutions to relieve pain.

Responsibility

At Grünenthal, conducting our business responsibly is a core part of our company’s strategy and culture. As a global leader in pain management, Grünenthal aspires to create a positive impact for society – in our core business and beyond. We are guided by integrity, transparency and the highest ethical standards.

Global capabilities

Although firmly rooted in Germany, today we are very much a growing global business: since spreading our wings beyond Germany in the 1960s, we have continued to grow steadily.

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