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Dr. Wolff Group Increases Revenue to €384.4 Million in 2025: Innovation-Driven Growth in a Challenging Market Environment

28.04.2026

Dr. Wolff Group Increases Revenue to €384.4 Million in 2025: Innovation-Driven Growth in a Challenging Market Environment

The Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group sustained its growth trajectory in fiscal year 2025, despite a demanding macroeconomic environment. For the first time, the company is reporting revenue on a net sales basis. On this basis, consolidated revenue rose 6.4 percent year-on-year, from €361.2 million to €384.4 million. This growth was driven by strong brand positioning, successful product launches, and a disciplined strategy of international expansion.

Dr. Wolff Group Sustains Growth Through Strong Innovations

06.05.2025

Dr. Wolff Group Sustains Growth Through Strong Innovations

In the last year, the Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group continued its upward trend, driven by innovative products in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, as well as significant international expansion. Total revenue rose by 6.9 percent to 418.7 million euros, up from 391.5 million euros the previous year.

Dr. August Wolff Submits Extension of Indication for 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide Cream for Adolescents with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

18.03.2025

Dr. August Wolff Submits Extension of Indication for 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide Cream for Adolescents with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel, a German pharmaceutical company, announces the submission of an extension of the indication for its 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream.

Phase II study of 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream for severe underarm sweating in adolescents successfully completed

04.11.2024

Phase II study of 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream for severe underarm sweating in adolescents successfully completed

The Bielefeld-based pharmaceutical company Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel has extended its clinical study programme with a 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream for the treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis with a study in 12- to 17-year-olds.

Sybille Wasmuth joins Dr. Wolff as new CFO

30.08.2024

Sybille Wasmuth joins Dr. Wolff as new CFO

Effective 1 September 2024, Sybille Wasmuth, born in East Westphalia, joins the Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) member of the management board.

Alpecin’s New Media Campaign Unites Willpower with the Battle Against Grey Hair, During the World’s Biggest Cycling Event

25.06.2024

Alpecin’s New Media Campaign Unites Willpower with the Battle Against Grey Hair, During the World’s Biggest Cycling Event

"Never Give up" – Following this credo Caffeine shampoo Alpecin launches a Europe-wide media campaign during the Tour de France, featuring their Alpecin Grey Attack shampoo. The campaign stars the current cycling world champion Mathieu van der Poel and his team managers, the Roodhooft brothers

Dr. Wolff Group achieves impressive 12 per cent growth in the beginning of 2024

04.06.2024

Dr. Wolff Group achieves impressive 12 per cent growth in the beginning of 2024

After an annual turnover of 391.5 million euros in the fiscal year 2023 and a growth of 7.5 per cent compared to the previous year (363.8 million euros in 2022), the Bielefeld-based Dr Wolff Group – with 875 employees worldwide – continues its growth in the first months of 2024.

Alpecin has selected football Player Kim Minjae as its first brand model in Korea

16.05.2024

Alpecin has selected football Player Kim Minjae as its first brand model in Korea

Alpecin has announced that it has selected football player Kim Minjae as its first brand model in Korea and will launch a new brand campaign with unprecedented scale.

International Symposium: High Interest in Scientific Findings on Hydroxyapatite

03.04.2024

International Symposium: High Interest in Scientific Findings on Hydroxyapatite

At the General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Dr. Wolff's research provided several important scientific insights for oral care, particularly regarding the effects of hydroxyapatite (HAP).

Dr. Wolff Presents Latest Research Findings on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste at the World’s Most Significant Scientific Conference for Dental Research

16.02.2024

Dr. Wolff Presents Latest Research Findings on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste at the World’s Most Significant Scientific Conference for Dental Research

At the IADR General Session & Exhibition 2024 in New Orleans, Dr. Wolff will present several scientific contributions focusing on hydroxyapatite as active ingredient in oral care.

Successfully combating chalky teeth, grey hair, and vaginal infections – Dr. Wolff Group increases sales to over 390 million euros in 2023

02.01.2024

Successfully combating chalky teeth, grey hair, and vaginal infections – Dr. Wolff Group increases sales to over 390 million euros in 2023

In total, the Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group achieved a preliminary annual revenue of 390.6 million euros in the fiscal year 2023. The company thus exceeded the previous year's sales of 363.8 million euros and continued its long-term growth.

Innovations accelerate growth of Dr. Wolff Group

10.08.2023

Innovations accelerate growth of Dr. Wolff Group

In the first half of the year, the Dr. Wolff Group was able to increase sales by 6 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. "We currently expect further growth above average for the remainder of the year, so that we should reach sales of 400 million euros by the end of the year as planned," Managing Partner Eduard R. Dörrenberg predicts.

Long-term study shows efficacy of hydroxyapatite in cavity prevention

20.07.2023

Long-term study shows efficacy of hydroxyapatite in cavity prevention

Modern dental care products are demanded to be safe and effective while providing a good feeling in the mouth as well as having a scientifically proven effect. One of the most important tasks of toothpaste and its ingredients includes the prevention of cavities, also known as dental caries. Hydroxyapatite is one such active ingredient that fulfils these criteria. A recently published long-term clinical study shows again that hydroxyapatite is as effective as fluoride in cavity prevention.

Dr. Wolff presents latest research results on caffeine at international hair congress

06.07.2023

Dr. Wolff presents latest research results on caffeine at international hair congress

At the 20th European Hair Research Society Meeting in Sheffield, England, Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche, Head of the Medical Scientific Department at Dr. Wolff, presented the latest findings from hair research on the active ingredient combination of caffeine and DMG.

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and focuses on a new caffeine moment

07.06.2023

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and focuses on a new caffeine moment

After 2022, which ended as a transitional year with a slight increase and a revenue of 363.8 million euros (357.2 million in 2021), Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group continues its positive trend in the current fiscal year with its pharmaceutical and cosmetic divisions. Revenue has grown by four percent in the first five months compared to the same period last year. Thanks to further innovations, a growth of up to ten percent is expected for the year 2023.

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and targets 400 million euros turnover with new health products

03.01.2023

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and targets 400 million euros turnover with new health products

Despite generally difficult global conditions and a noticeable decline in the hygiene and disinfection market, Dr. Wolff Group again increased sales in the past year.

Dr. Wolff informs with platform “NervtDichDeinSchwitzen.de” about illness hyperhidrosis

25.11.2022

Dr. Wolff informs with platform “NervtDichDeinSchwitzen.de” about illness hyperhidrosis

Sweating. A vital process, but when people feel they sweat too much, it becomes a burden. Most of all for those who suffer from so-called primary hyperhidrosis – a condition that is characterised by excessively sweating for no apparent reason. To raise awareness of hyperhidrosis among the general public Dr. Wolff launched a digital information platform succinctly named nervtdichdeinschwitzen.de (= does your sweating annoy you)

Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore Meets World’s Biggest Shopping Event “Singles Day“

18.11.2022

Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore Meets World’s Biggest Shopping Event “Singles Day“

Despite the pandemic and the lockdown, Bielefeld-based family company Dr. Wolff sees great potential in the Asian market and is consistently expanding its commitment there.

Dr. Wolff Group increases turnover again in 2021 to a new record level – 2022 off to a good start despite global crises

28.06.2022

Dr. Wolff Group increases turnover again in 2021 to a new record level – 2022 off to a good start despite global crises

The Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group recorded the highest turnover to date in the company’s 117-year history at 357.2 million euros (2020: 341.1 million euros), achieved a plus of almost five percent and increased turnover despite Corona in the past two years.

First anticholinergic cream against heavy underarm sweating currently approved in 11 European countries

30.05.2022

First anticholinergic cream against heavy underarm sweating currently approved in 11 European countries

Eleven countries have granted marketing authorisation for the topical cream containing 1% glycopyrronium bromide (brand name Axhidrox). The gradual market launch of the product in the respective countries is in preparation.

Dr. Wolff Group continues successful course in the areas of hair, skin and dental health

03.01.2022

Dr. Wolff Group continues successful course in the areas of hair, skin and dental health

With an increase to 355 million euros in preliminary turnover the family-owned company successfully stood up to the second year of the pandemic and has increased sales by around 42 million euros since 2019.

Still on course and defying the crisis with an enormous effort

22.04.2021

Still on course and defying the crisis with an enormous effort

In 2020, Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group recorded a turnover of 341.1 million euros (2019: 313.4 million euros), an increase of about nine percent, with exports continuing to account for more than 20 percent.

Alcina hair division and caring cosmetics ensure stable sales

Alcina hair division and caring cosmetics ensure stable sales

In 2020, Bielefeld-based Dr. Wolff Group recorded an increase of almost nine percent with sales of 341.1 million euros (2019: 313.4 million). With 40.9 million euros in revenue (2019: 44.1 million) Alcina contributed a 12 per cent share to the group's total revenue in 2020.

Dr. August Wolff and Cantabria Labs enter into an exclusive commercialization agreement for Southern Europe for hyperhidrosis product

13.04.2021

Dr. August Wolff and Cantabria Labs enter into an exclusive commercialization agreement for Southern Europe for hyperhidrosis product

Promising German-Spanish partnership between Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel and Cantabria Labs officially sealed.

Dr. August Wolff Submits Application for Marketing Authorization of 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide (GPB) Cream in the EU – Positive Phase 3a Part of Pivotal Study Results for 1% GPB Cream in Patients with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

22.03.2021

Dr. August Wolff Submits Application for Marketing Authorization of 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide (GPB) Cream in the EU – Positive Phase 3a Part of Pivotal Study Results for 1% GPB Cream in Patients with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

The Bielefeld-based family-owned pharmaceutical developing and manufacturing company Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel (“Dr. August Wolff”) announces that the “Marketing Authorisation Application” (MAA) for 1% Glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream was submitted on February 26th to the Medical Products Agency (MPA, Sweden) despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Wolff Group Increases Revenue to €384.4 Million in 2025: Innovation-Driven Growth in a Challenging Market Environment

Dr. Wolff Group Increases Revenue to €384.4 Million in 2025: Innovation-Driven Growth in a Challenging Market Environment

Dr. Wolff Group Sustains Growth Through Strong Innovations

Dr. Wolff Group Sustains Growth Through Strong Innovations

Dr. August Wolff Submits Extension of Indication for 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide Cream for Adolescents with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Dr. August Wolff Submits Extension of Indication for 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide Cream for Adolescents with Severe Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Phase II study of 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream for severe underarm sweating in adolescents successfully completed

Phase II study of 1% glycopyrronium bromide (GPB) cream for severe underarm sweating in adolescents successfully completed

Sybille Wasmuth joins Dr. Wolff as new CFO

Sybille Wasmuth joins Dr. Wolff as new CFO

Alpecin’s New Media Campaign Unites Willpower with the Battle Against Grey Hair, During the World’s Biggest Cycling Event

Alpecin’s New Media Campaign Unites Willpower with the Battle Against Grey Hair, During the World’s Biggest Cycling Event

Dr. Wolff Group achieves impressive 12 per cent growth in the beginning of 2024

Dr. Wolff Group achieves impressive 12 per cent growth in the beginning of 2024

Alpecin has selected football Player Kim Minjae as its first brand model in Korea

Alpecin has selected football Player Kim Minjae as its first brand model in Korea

International Symposium: High Interest in Scientific Findings on Hydroxyapatite

International Symposium: High Interest in Scientific Findings on Hydroxyapatite

Dr. Wolff Presents Latest Research Findings on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste at the World’s Most Significant Scientific Conference for Dental Research

Dr. Wolff Presents Latest Research Findings on Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste at the World’s Most Significant Scientific Conference for Dental Research

Successfully combating chalky teeth, grey hair, and vaginal infections – Dr. Wolff Group increases sales to over 390 million euros in 2023

Successfully combating chalky teeth, grey hair, and vaginal infections – Dr. Wolff Group increases sales to over 390 million euros in 2023

Innovations accelerate growth of Dr. Wolff Group

Innovations accelerate growth of Dr. Wolff Group

Long-term study shows efficacy of hydroxyapatite in cavity prevention

Long-term study shows efficacy of hydroxyapatite in cavity prevention

Dr. Wolff presents latest research results on caffeine at international hair congress

Dr. Wolff presents latest research results on caffeine at international hair congress

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and focuses on a new caffeine moment

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and focuses on a new caffeine moment

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and targets 400 million euros turnover with new health products

Dr. Wolff continues to grow and targets 400 million euros turnover with new health products

Dr. Wolff informs with platform “NervtDichDeinSchwitzen.de” about illness hyperhidrosis

Dr. Wolff informs with platform “NervtDichDeinSchwitzen.de” about illness hyperhidrosis

Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore Meets World’s Biggest Shopping Event “Singles Day“

Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore Meets World’s Biggest Shopping Event “Singles Day“

Dr. Wolff Group increases turnover again in 2021 to a new record level – 2022 off to a good start despite global crises

Dr. Wolff Group increases turnover again in 2021 to a new record level – 2022 off to a good start despite global crises

First anticholinergic cream against heavy underarm sweating currently approved in 11 European countries

First anticholinergic cream against heavy underarm sweating currently approved in 11 European countries

Dr. Wolff Group continues successful course in the areas of hair, skin and dental health

Dr. Wolff Group continues successful course in the areas of hair, skin and dental health

Still on course and defying the crisis with an enormous effort

Still on course and defying the crisis with an enormous effort

Alcina hair division and caring cosmetics ensure stable sales

Alcina hair division and caring cosmetics ensure stable sales

Dr. August Wolff and Cantabria Labs enter into an exclusive commercialization agreement for Southern Europe for hyperhidrosis product

Dr. August Wolff and Cantabria Labs enter into an exclusive commercialization agreement for Southern Europe for hyperhidrosis product

Dr. August Wolff Submits Application for Marketing Authorization of 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide (GPB) Cream in the EU – Positive Phase 3a Part of Pivotal Study Results for 1% GPB Cream in Patients with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Dr. August Wolff Submits Application for Marketing Authorization of 1% Glycopyrronium Bromide (GPB) Cream in the EU – Positive Phase 3a Part of Pivotal Study Results for 1% GPB Cream in Patients with Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis