Orifarm

Orifarm (founded 1994) is a Danish pharmaceutical company based in Odense.

History
Orifarm is a family-owned company established in 1994 by Hans Bøgh-Sørensen and his wife Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen.

Orifarm entered the market in 1995 with a portfolio of 25 products and 9 employees. Since then, the company has experienced significant growth and currently employs approximately 2,200 colleagues across multiple locations in Europe and the United States.

In 1997, Orifarm expanded into Sweden, marking its first presence in a European market beyond Denmark. By 2014, Orifarm entered the Dutch market, establishing its sixth sales office in Europe.

In 2019, Orifarm extended its operations beyond Europe by acquiring Pilatus Comparator Solutions, a company active in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States.

In 2020, the company bought a part of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company (Japan) and the rights to a number of over-the-counter and prescription medicines for DKK 4.6 billion (670 USD). Through this acquisition, Orifarm also gained control of two production facilities in Lyskowice, Poland, and Hobro, Denmark.

2021 marked significant progress for Orifarm. The company’s revenue increased by 27%, equivalent to EUR 10,54 billion Danish kroner (EUR 1,417 billion). Operating profit also rose by 39%, reaching 413 million Danish kroner (EUR 55,3 million).