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
1980
John Lennon is killed
1983
The first CD is launched
1983
Enzo Ferrari wins the World Constructors’ Championship.
Optical fiber
Simultaneous double-lung transplant
1989
Falling of the Berlin Wall
Aspirin's contribution
Aspirin® is declared the best pain reliever
1982
John Vane wins a Nobel Prize
Aspirin® decreases cerebrovascular accidents
Aspirin® significantly reduces the risk of suffering stoke. Aspirin® reduces vascular mortality
Aspirin® might prevent cancer
The FDA proposes use of aspirin
Aspirin® reduces the risk of heart attack
Facts about Aspirin
Aspirin® a Never-Ending Story
The drug of the year