CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group, today announced a significant expansion of its United Kingdom (UK) retail footprint as its antimicrobial skin cleanser, C-Scrub Wash Chlorhexidine 4% ("C-Scrub"), is now available through Tesco, the UK's largest retailer.
Tesco is a leading multinational retail group operating across multiple markets and ranked among the top 20 retailers globally, generating over $80 billion in annual revenue. In the UK, Tesco is the clear market leader, holding nearly 30% market share and serving millions of customers weekly through its extensive nationwide store network and robust online platform.
Expanding distribution through this established and trusted retail platform represents a meaningful advancement in Cosmos Health's UK growth strategy and significantly enhances C-Scrub's visibility, accessibility, and market credibility.
C-Scrub Listed on Tesco.com
C-Scrub is a powerful antiseptic wash offering reliable skin disinfectant properties. It is designed to reduce bacteria and help prevent infection, supporting effective skin hygiene. Cosmos Health expects continued momentum for C-Scrub in the UK as it further strengthens retail partnerships and expands its distribution footprint.
Greg Siokas, CEO of Cosmos Health, stated: "C-Scrub's entry into Tesco represents a pivotal moment for Cosmos. Building on our established online presence with Amazon, securing placement with the UK's largest retailer significantly enhances our retail presence and strengthens our credibility in the market. Beyond the immediate growth opportunity for C-Scrub, this milestone establishes a powerful platform for the potential rollout of additional products from our portfolio over time, further solidifying our position in the UK and across broader European markets."
About Cosmos Health Inc.
Cosmos Health Inc. (Nasdaq:COSM), incorporated in 2009 in Nevada, is a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group. The Company owns a portfolio of proprietary pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands, including Sky Premium Life, Mediterranation, bio-bebe, C-Sept and C-Scrub. Through its subsidiary Cana Laboratories S.A., licensed under European Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and certified by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), it manufactures pharmaceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics, biocides, and medical devices within the European Union. Cosmos Health also distributes a broad line of pharmaceuticals and parapharmaceuticals, including branded generics and OTC medications, to retail pharmacies and wholesale distributors through its subsidiaries in Greece and the UK. Furthermore, the Company has established R&D partnerships targeting major health disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer, enhanced by artificial intelligence drug repurposing technologies, and focuses on the R&D of novel patented nutraceuticals, specialized root extracts, proprietary complex generics, and innovative OTC products. Cosmos Health has also entered the telehealth space through the acquisition of ZipDoctor, Inc., based in Texas, USA. With a global distribution platform, the Company is currently expanding throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and has offices and distribution centers in Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece, and in Harlow, UK. More information is available at www.cosmoshealthinc.com,www.skypremiumlife.com, www.cana.gr, www.zipdoctor.co, www.cloudscreen.gr, as well as LinkedIn and X.
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