Bayer is a German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company that produces a wide range of products including pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications, agricultural chemicals, and biotechnology products.
Founded in 1863 in Germany by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Weskott.
Initially produced synthetic dyes.
Developed aspirin in 1897, a widely-used over-the-counter pain reliever.
Expanded into other pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals.
Acquired Monsanto in 2018, a controversial move due to Monsanto's history of producing genetically modified organisms and controversial chemicals like glyphosate.
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An over-the-counter pain reliever.
An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.
A topical flea treatment for cats and dogs.
A controversial herbicide that has been linked to cancer and is the subject of numerous lawsuits.
Bayer produces a wide range of products including pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications, agricultural chemicals, and biotechnology products.
Bayer is most well-known for developing aspirin, a widely-used over-the-counter pain reliever.
Bayer acquired Monsanto in 2018, a controversial move due to Monsanto's history of producing genetically modified organisms and controversial chemicals like glyphosate.
There is controversy surrounding the safety of Roundup due to its active ingredient, glyphosate. The herbicide has been linked to cancer and is the subject of numerous lawsuits.
Yes, Bayer produces Advantage, a topical flea treatment for cats and dogs.