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Centrum Silver multivitamins

ownerPfizer Inc. (USA)
originUnited States
manufacturedmultipleCountries

Centrum is one of the world's most recognized brands of multivitamins, specifically formulated to provide essential micronutrients to the human body. The brand's origin dates back to the late 1970s, stemming from cancer research conducted by Dr. Ellen Sigel at Lederle Laboratories, which later became part of Wyeth. Over the decades, Centrum has evolved its product line to cater to specific demographics, such as the 'Silver' range seen here, which is tailored for adults aged 50 and older to support eye health, bone health, and heart function.

The ownership of the brand has transitioned through major pharmaceutical mergers and divestments. After being a flagship brand for Wyeth, it became part of Pfizer following their acquisition of Wyeth in 2009. In 2019, Pfizer and GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) merged their consumer healthcare businesses into a joint venture called Haleon. In 2022, Haleon was demerged as an independent company, making it the current and ultimate owner of the Centrum brand. Manufacturing occurs in various global facilities spanning North America and Europe to serve localized markets, ensuring compliance with regional health regulations.

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