The Troy Story

About Us

Troy Healthcare is a leading innovator in the development of advanced topical pain relief solutions and a mission to deliver trusted solutions that empower people to live active, pain-free lives. Headquartered in Hazleton, PA, Troy combines high-quality manufacturing with a customer-first approach to meet the evolving needs of individuals seeking safe, effective pain relief.

From Contract Manufacturer to Industry Innovator

Strong Beginnings – 2000-2010
Sole manufacturer for the Biofreeze brand and were an integral part of their success by being a seamless source of supply with no backorders, quality issues or product recalls.

Shifting Focus – 2010
Troy purchased the Stopain® brand.

Industry Innovation – 2017
Developed and launched Stopain® Clinical for use and sale by the healthcare professional.

Research & development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing and packaging are all handled on site in Troy’s FDA compliant, 80,000 sq. ft. facility, settin Troy apart from other national brands that outsource.

EXCELLENCE

Since 1997, Troy has been a market leader in research and development, manufacturing and packaging of topical pain-relieving products.

All aspects of manufacturing including research & development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing and packaging are all handled on-site in Troy’s FDA compliant, 80,000 sq. ft. facility located in Hazleton, PA.

This sets Troy apart from other national brands who outsource these tasks.

CONFIDENCE

All aspects of quality and regulatory from raw materials to finished packaged goods are performed by us at our Hazleton, PA facility.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
All customer orders are assembled and distributed from our Hazleton facility. The product name, package size, lot number, expiration date and quantity are verified by the order picker and a Quality Assurance representative prior to shipping.

TESTING & STABILITY
All testing and package stability is completed on-site, inside our short-term and long-term stability chambers. We run stability testing on all product formulas and package variations to support a 3-year expiration.

CONSTANT SUPPLY = RELIABLE INVENTORY
Troy has built strong relationships with the manufacturers of the raw materials, packaging, and components we use. These partnerships ensure consistent inventory and reliable production timelines—so much so that we’ve never experienced a backorder and are proud to offer impressively short lead times.

TRUST

Since our incorporation in 1997, Troy has manufactured and sold more than 200,000,000 units of drug products into both retail and healthcare professional channels.

Every batch of the products manufactured at our facility goes through 5 rounds of thorough analytics testing prior to shipment to ensure the highest quality, consistency, and safety for our customers.

All product formulas undergo Repeat Insult Patch Testing done by an independent laboratory to ensure there are no negative skin reactions.

The History of Troy

In 1997, Troy entered the industry as a contract manufacturer of topical analgesics, including formula development. Upon meeting the founders of Biofreeze - Craig Cox, Chris Cox and Perry Isenberg - Troy formed a partnership and became the sole manufacturing arm of Biofreeze in 2000.

  • 1997

    Troy began manufacturing over-the-counter topical analgesics

  • 2000

    Troy became the sole manufacturer of Biofreeze, gaining intimate knowledge of the product strengths and weaknesses

  • 2002

    Troy became the contract manufacturer for the Stopain® retail brand

  • 2010

    Troy purchased the Stopain® brand and discontinued manufacturing of Biofreeze

  • 2015

    Began development and observational studies for the Stopain® Clinical Migraine & Headache topical pain relief product

  • 2016

    Began research and development for the Stopain® Clinical line of topical analgesics

  • 2017

    Launched the Stopain® Clinical in the Healthcare Professional market. 6,000+ Clinics and Spas currently using Stopain® Clinical

  • 2019

    Stopain® Clinical Migraine & Headache product is launched in the Healthcare Professional Market

  • 2022

    Partnered with Hand & Stone Spas and FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers on using and selling Stopain® Clinical in 1,200+ locations (and growing) nationwide

  • 2024

    Stopain® Extra Strength Gel launches at retailers in the US and Canada

  • 2025

    Partnered with uniform and first aid companies, making 10+ million packets of Stopain® Extra Strength and Stopain® Clinical available each year to pain sufferers