It’s in our DNA to help make the world a better place

50 years ago, our founders aimed to support health and wellness by focusing on the basics — complete nutrition through essential nutrients and minerals.

Since that day, we’ve been a leader in the health and wellness industry and have earned the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers alike. See our history unfold…

1971

Pharmavite is founded

Pharmavite was founded in 1971 by Barry Pressman and Henry Burdick, who felt there was a better alternative to prescription drugs for long-term health.

Nature Made begins distribution to drug stores
1975

1981

Pharmavite joins the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

In 1981, Pharmavite joined the CRN, an important trade association and lobbying group representing ingredient suppliers and manufacturers in the dietary supplement industry.

1989

Otsuka acquires Pharmavite

Otsuka, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving health through innovative pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals acquired Pharmavite in 1989.

Tatsuo Higuchi joins Otsuka as President
1995

Pharmavite headquarters opens in Mission Hills, Los Angeles
1995

1997

Nature Made is recognized as the #1 pharmacist-recommended vitamin and supplement brand in key vitamin and supplement segments*

*According to The OTC Guide, prepared by the Pharmacy Times

1999

Pharmavite establishes its first scientific advisory board

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Our scientific advisory board, which is still active today, helps ensure our products are of the highest quality, nutritionally beneficial, and safe when used as directed.

Nature Made launches CholestOff and Triple Flex
2001

2002

Nature Made is the first dietary supplement verified by the United States Pharmacopeia

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a scientific, nonprofit organization that sets federally recognized public standards of quality for medicines, dietary supplements and foods.