Trademark class 5 · Goods
Class 5: Pharmaceuticals and medical preparations
Trademark class 5 covers pharmaceuticals and medical preparations.
Covers pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations, sanitary preparations for medical purposes, dietary supplements, dietetic foods adapted for medical use, materials for dressings, disinfectants, and preparations for destroying vermin, fungi and weeds. The key distinction is medical or veterinary purpose; general food products without a health claim belong in classes 29–31.
Thinking of registering in class 5? Check the name is free here first. If it's already taken, your application can be refused — and the £205 IPO fee isn't refunded. The search is free, across the UK and EU registers.
Check your name in class 5 →What class 5 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ prescription and over-the-counter medicines
- ✓ veterinary drugs and preparations
- ✓ dietary supplements and vitamins
- ✓ plasters and wound dressings
- ✓ disinfectants
- ✓ dental filling materials
- ✓ herbal remedies
- ✓ pesticides and herbicides
- ✓ nappies and incontinence products
- ✓ medicated skincare preparations
Typical businesses that register in class 5
- pharmaceutical companies
- veterinary medicine brands
- supplement and nutraceutical brands
- medical dressing manufacturers
- pest control product brands
What's not in class 5
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 5 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries (class 3)
- × general food and drink not for medical purposes (classes 29–32)
- × medical devices and instruments (class 10)
Related classes
Businesses in class 5 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 5
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 5?
- Covers pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations, sanitary preparations for medical purposes, dietary supplements, dietetic foods adapted for medical use, materials for dressings, disinfectants, and preparations for destroying vermin, fungi and weeds. The key distinction is medical or veterinary purpose; general food products without a health claim belong in classes 29–31.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 5?
- 85,915 marks on the UK register reference class 5 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 5?
- Class 5 includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, veterinary drugs and preparations, dietary supplements and vitamins, plasters and wound dressings, disinfectants, dental filling materials, among others. Your trademark only covers the goods or services you actually list when you file.
- Do I need to register in more than one class?
- Possibly. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee per class. Businesses in class 5 often also file in class 3, class 10, class 1.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 5?
- Registering in class 5 costs £205 if you file online directly with the UK IPO, covering this one class; each additional class is £60. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused, so it's worth checking the name is free in class 5 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
Check your name before you file
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Check your name free →Last reviewed June 2026
Class headings are a guide, not the full legal specification. When you file, you list the exact goods or services you need — this is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or find your classes by business type.