Aspirin History
In 1897, Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist employed by Bayer and Company, was searching for a treatment for his father's arthritic pain and began to research acetylsalicylic acid, which worked well for arthritis pain.
He produced the first stable form of the compound, later introduced as Aspirin®.
One of the first pain relievers in tablet form - Aspirin® means pain relief, speed, reliability and tolerability. Aspirin® truly is the wonder drug that works wonders.
Take a tour through Aspirin´s history
World headlines
1950
The first Formula One car racing championship
1953
First human beings to complete the ascent to the summit of Mount Everest
1954
The double-helix structure of the DNA molecule is modeled by James Watson
Aspirin's contribution
Aspirin® reduces the risk of myocardial infarction
Facts about Aspirin
1950
Aspirin® is included in the Guinness World Records