History of Pfizer in the UK


Pfizer was founded by cousins Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart in 1849, when they opened a fine-chemicals business in Brooklyn, New York.


Since then, Pfizer has developed into one of the world's leading pharmaceuticals companies, and grown its operations in the UK.


We've chronologically detailed Pfizer's growth within the United Kingdom under four headings. Use the links on the left hand menu to find out more.