PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
Pierre Fabre Laboratories, founded in 1962, develops and manufactures dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical products across oncology, dermatology, rare diseases and primary care, with brands including Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane and Ducray.
PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT is part of Pierre Fabre Laboratories, founded in 1962 and headquartered near Castres in southwest France. The group is the world's second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe's leading pharmaceutical laboratories, developing and manufacturing both dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Its pharmaceutical division works across five therapeutic areas: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health.
The dermo-cosmetics portfolio includes Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, Dexeryl, A-Derma, René Furterer and Elgydium. Relevant technical domains span dermo-cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care, family health and skincare formulation. Nearly 90% of products are manufactured in France, reflecting a stated commitment to domestic production and quality.
The group reported revenue of €3.2 billion in 2025 and employs 71% of that revenue from international markets, operating from 43 locations and distributing products in approximately 130 territories.
Ownership is distinctive: the Pierre Fabre Foundation, recognised as a public-interest foundation by the French government, holds 86.3% of capital, while employees are the second-largest shareholder group with nearly 10%. Dividends fund 35 healthcare-access programmes in 22 of the world's least developed countries.
