Research and development
The pharmaceutical industry is the largest funder of medical research in Australia spending more than half a billion dollars annually.
Some of Wyeth's achievements in the area of research and development include:
- The development of the first effective therapeutic agent for preventing epileptic seizures
- The development of a unique treatment for depression known as a Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor
- The pioneering development of innovative infant formula
- The development of the first commercial synthesis of steroids for oral contraceptives
- The development of the first orally active oestrogen, which became the pioneer product for hormone replacement therapy
- The development of the first soluble capsules
- The development of the compressed pill or tablet - the first rotary tablet press
