Healthcare PharmaceuticalsBrand-name azithromycin antibiotic developed by Pfizer from a compound discovered by Pliva in 1980. FDA-approved in 1991 for respiratory infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. Pfizer is discontinuing branded Zithromax tablets as of April 2026, though generic azithromycin remains widely available.
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