Tag: Medial History

On March 6, 1899, a German chemist named Felix Hoffmann secured a patent for a little white tablet that would become a cornerstone of modern medicine: aspirin. Over a century later, this unassuming drug remains a staple in medicine cabinets worldwide, with an estimated 100 billion tablets consumed annually. But how did a compound first derived from willow bark evolve into one of history’s most revolutionary medications? Let’s dive into the fascinating story behind aspirin’s creation—and the man who made it possible.