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Block Drug Company
IndustryPharmaceutical
Founded1907; 117 years ago (1907)
Defunct2001; 23 years ago (2001)
FateAcquired
SuccessorGlaxoSmithKline (now GSK plc)
HeadquartersJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Key people
Alexander Block, Leonard Block, Thomas Block, Michael P. Danziger
ProductsPolident, Poli-Grip, Dentu-Creme, Nytol, Tegrin, Lava Soap, Beano, Phazyme, Balmex, Sensodyne
Number of employees
3,000

Block Drug Company was a pharmaceutical company based in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, that specialized in dental care products. Its most popular products included Polident denture cleanser, Poli-Grip denture adhesive, Dentu-Creme denture toothpaste, Nytol sleeping pill, Tegrin medicated shampoo for psoriasis, Lava hand soaps (acquired from Procter & Gamble), Beano and Phazyme anti-gas products, Balmex diaper rash ointments, and Sensodyne desensitizing toothpaste.[1]

GlaxoSmithKline (now GSK plc) purchased the company for $1.24 billion in 2001.[2][3]

  1. ^ The Gale Group. International Directory of Company Histories, republished at "Block Drug Company, Inc.: Information from Answers.com". Answers Corporation.
  2. ^ GlaxoSmithKline Completes the Purchase of Block Drug for $1.24 Billion Prnewswire (January 16, 2001)
  3. ^ Hall, John. "Briefing: Pharmaceuticals; Drug Company" The New York Times (October 15, 2000)

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