Our History
A Rich History and a Bright Future
Pfizer is an organization with a long history of pharmaceutical innovation and excellence. As the world’s largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company, we continue to build upon our robust past to create an even stronger future, tackling the challenges of healthcare in the 21st century.
A Glimpse into Pfizer’s Past:
1849: Charles Pfizer & Company opens as a fine-chemicals business in Brooklyn, New York.
1944: Using deep-tank fermentation, Pfizer is successful in its efforts to mass produce penicillin, and becomes the world’s largest producer of the “miracle drug.” Pfizer’s production of penicillin helps save countless lives during World War II.
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