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Barrière launches $13 Lactose Patch at Walmart, 85% relief.

5/6/2026

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Barrière is launching Dear Dairy, the first lactose-intolerance patch, at Walmart; each 2.5-mg lactase patch sells for $13 per 36-pack and lasts 12 hours.
In a home study of 83 participants, 76 % reported less cramping and 85 % reported little or no discomfort two to four hours after dairy consumption.
Barrière projects 2026 revenue to $10 million, doubling 2025 sales and raising its valuation to $19 million while planning non-vitamin patches later in 2026.

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Story summary

Barrière is launching Dear Dairy, the first lactose-intolerance patch, at Walmart; each 2.5-mg lactase patch sells for $13 per 36-pack and lasts 12 hours.
In a home study of 83 participants, 76 % reported less cramping and 85 % reported little or no discomfort two to four hours after dairy consumption.
Barrière projects 2026 revenue to $10 million, doubling 2025 sales and raising its valuation to $19 million while planning non-vitamin patches later in 2026.