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The Introduction To Viagra

  • Writer: lynxrufus716
    lynxrufus716
  • Mar 27
  • 1 min read

On March 27th, 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viagra (Sildenafil citrate).

Viagra was the first oral medication for treating erectile dysfunction, a condition affecting millions of men in the United States. It is patented by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. The approval of Viagra was a significant milestone in the pharmaceutical industry, as it was among the first drugs approved for a condition considered "socially taboo."

Viagra is reported to be Pfizer's sixth largest drug product, generating approximately $2 billion in annual sales.


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