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
Nelson Mandela
1990
Space telescope Hubble
1991
Michael Schumacher wins the Worldwide Championship of Formula One
The web browser Internet Explorer is included in Windows 95
1996
Clone a sheep called Dolly
Aspirin's contribution
1990
Aspirin® reduces the risk of myocardial infarction
The American Heart Association recommends a daily Aspirin® low dose regimen
Aspirin® reduces the risk of varicose veins and venous thrombosis
Aspirin® decreases the risk of kidney damages
Acetylsalicylic acid is 100 years old
Facts about Aspirin
Chewable Aspirin®
1993
Aspirin® Protect 100/300 is launched
1995
International Aspirin® Award
1995
The most modern pharmaceutical plant
A new species of rose is named "Aspirin"
Sales record by 1/2 trillion euros