Insight Pharmaceuticals
Founded Year
2002Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$80.6MValuation
$0000About Insight Pharmaceuticals
Insight Pharmaceuticals is a consumer products company that is quietly transforming the over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace. Insight is a privately held company with an aggressive growth strategy built upon the acquisition of a recognizable set of OTC women's health and personal care products. Founded in 1996 with the express mission of acquiring underperforming niche consumer OTC products, Insight has increased targeted acquisitions over the past several years to build a formidable portfolio of solid brands.
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Expert Collections containing Insight Pharmaceuticals
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Insight Pharmaceuticals Patents
Insight Pharmaceuticals has filed 1 patent.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Arthropod anatomy
- Colloidal chemistry
- Essential oils

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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3/30/2021 | Food additives, Essential oils, Colloidal chemistry, Arthropod anatomy, Medicinal plants | Application |
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Related Topics | Food additives, Essential oils, Colloidal chemistry, Arthropod anatomy, Medicinal plants |
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Latest Insight Pharmaceuticals News
Jan 22, 2021
Consumer HealthcareSubmitted22/01/2021 - 4:47pmSwander Pace Capital (SPC) has completed the sale of Clarion Brands, a consumer products company specialising in over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare solutions and dietary supplements, to Bridges Consumer Healthcare LLC, a consumer healthcare company partnering with Charlesbank Capital Partners.Clarion markets a portfolio of leading niche OTC and dietary supplements brands that are sold to food, drug, mass, and online retailers throughout the United States and Canada.Swander Pace Capital partnered with the former management team of Insight Pharmaceuticals following its sale to Prestige Brands Holdings in 2014, and created the Clarion consumer healthcare platform. Under the ownership of SPC, Clarion built its product portfolio of seven brands specializing in over-the-counter healthcare solutions, including three No1 healthcare professional (“HCP”) recommended brands: Florajen Probiotics, the No1 pharmacist recommended probiotic brand where carried, Lipo-Flavonoid, the No1 ENT doctor recommended OTC product for ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and Certain Dri, the No1 doctor recommended OTC brand for controlling excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis).“The SPC team was essential in providing the guidance and financial support to grow our business, and it’s been our pleasure to work with them through two very successful transactions,” says Gary Downing, CEO of Clarion. “Our work together has helped accelerate our value creation initiatives, including new product innovation, growth with our retail partners, unique HCP outreach initiatives and aggressive efforts to build out e-commerce channels.”“We are very proud to have partnered with Gary and the Clarion team for another successful investment in the OTC category,” says Mo Stout, Managing Director at Swander Pace Capital. “Through significant brand development, innovation, and operational execution, we were able to create a best-in-class OTC platform company. We want to thank the entire Clarion team for all of their hard work during our ownership, and we look forward to watching the brands continue to grow and flourish as part of the Bridges organisation.”Sawaya Partners, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Clarion and Swander Pace Capital, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Clarion and Swander Pace Capital on the transaction.Author ProfileTagsDeals & TransactionsExits -
Insight Pharmaceuticals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Insight Pharmaceuticals founded?
Insight Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2002.
Where is Insight Pharmaceuticals's headquarters?
Insight Pharmaceuticals's headquarters is located at 900 Northbrook Drive, Feasterville Trevose.
What is Insight Pharmaceuticals's latest funding round?
Insight Pharmaceuticals's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Insight Pharmaceuticals raise?
Insight Pharmaceuticals raised a total of $80.6M.
Who are the investors of Insight Pharmaceuticals?
Investors of Insight Pharmaceuticals include Prestige Brands Holdings, Ares Capital Corporation, Swander Pace Capital and Allied Capital.
Who are Insight Pharmaceuticals's competitors?
Competitors of Insight Pharmaceuticals include Ology Bioservices, Kala Pharmaceuticals, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Peckforton Pharmaceuticals, ANI Pharmaceuticals and 10 more.
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