THORNTON & Ross, the Yorkshire-based group which is the largest independent pharmaceutical group in the UK, has paid £2.2m for a nappy rash treatment brand.

The family-owned Huddersfield firm has bought the Metanium brand from Ransom.

The Metanium brand is made up of two ointment products - Metanium nappy rash ointment and Metanium cradle cap cream.

Thornton & Ross, which has brands has in its portfolio including Zoflora disinfectant, Covonia cough medicine, Setlers digestive tablets and Mycota a......for the full story register now for free or login below...