Pfizer is a Public Limited Company, incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1913, having its registered office in Mumbai, Maharashtra and is listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Pfizer scientists have produced innovative breakthroughs in a wide range of research areas, including depression, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, HIV infection, hypertension, bacterial infections and systemic fungal infections. The company is taking on some of the world's most difficult diseases, including cancer, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Pfizer is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, trading and export of pharmaceutical products.
1849: Charles Pfizer & Company established. 1' product for treatment of intestinal worms is a success.
1880: Pfizer manufactures Citric Acid. Rapid growth on the back of aerated drinks demand.
1882: Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin.
1944: Pfizer finds a way to mass-produce Penicillin.
1950: Terramycin, the 1st pharmaceutical sold in the US under the Pfizer label.
1950: India operation launched, with HQ in Mumbai.
1966: Pfizer listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
1989: Dolonex (Feldene) launched in India.
1993: Amlogard (Norvasc) launched in India.
1996: Launch of MinipressXL, an anti hypertensive drug.
1998: Launch of Viagra, for erectile dysfunction.
1999: Pfizer listed on the National Stock Exchange.
2000: Launch of Magna& a unique hospital antibiotic.
2002: Futuristic tablet manufacturing Goa plant commissioned in a record 13 months.
2003 Completes merger with Parke-Davis (India) Ltd.
2005: Announces merger with Pharmacia Healthcare ltd.
2006: Launch of LYRICA (pregaballn for treatment of neuropathic pain)
2008: Launch of Champix - a non-nicotine smoking cessation prescription drug.
2010: Launch of Prevenar 13, vaccine for prevention of pneumococcal disease and included later in India’s Universal Immunization Programe.
2015: Completed merger with Wyeth Limited.
2016: Launched Xeljanz-the first oral Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor.
2017: Acquires 2 breakthrough brands- Meronem, Neksium.
2019: Reorganizes into 3 distinct business units: Pfizer Biopharma Group, UpJohn and Consumer Healthcare. New purpose and values unveiled.
2019: Launches novel anti-bacterial Zavicefta in India.
2020: Launch of Zinforo, a noval cephalosporin indicated for treatment of adult patients with community- acquired Pneumonia.