ParkeDavis

Parke-Davis was an American pharmaceutical company established in the 19th century and one of the oldest in the United States. It developed, manufactured, and marketed medicines for a broad range of therapeutic areas and played a major role in the growth of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Over the decades it expanded from a small enterprise into a multinational presence with research and production facilities in multiple states.

In the late 20th century, Parke-Davis became part of Warner-Lambert, a diversified pharmaceutical company. The Parke-Davis portfolio formed a core part of Warner-Lambert’s medicines lineup, including products across several therapeutic categories. In 2000, Warner-Lambert was acquired by Pfizer, bringing Parke-Davis under Pfizer’s corporate umbrella. The Parke-Davis name continued to appear in certain products and research initiatives within Pfizer for a time after the acquisition, before corporate branding was integrated.

Legacy and impact: Parke-Davis contributed to the development and dissemination of medicines during its existence and helped shape practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research. The company’s history reflects broader trends in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, including consolidation and the expansion of large multinational drug firms in the late 20th century.