Silas M. Burroughs

Silas Mainville Burroughs (1846–1895) was an American pharmacist and one of the co-founders of the pharmaceutical company, Burroughs Wellcome, which later became part of the multinational pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Early Life and Education

Silas M. Burroughs was born in 1846 in the United States. He completed his education in pharmacy and started his career as a pharmacist.

Career

In 1880, Burroughs moved to London, England, where he started a pharmaceutical company with his partner, Henry Wellcome. The company, originally named Burroughs, Wellcome & Co., was one of the first to introduce medicines in tablet form, known as Tabloids.

Burroughs was instrumental in the company's early success, pioneering the use of branding and marketing techniques in the pharmaceutical industry. He also played a key role in the company's research and development efforts, leading to the introduction of several new medicines.

Death and Legacy

Burroughs died in 1895, but his legacy lives on in the company he co-founded. Burroughs Wellcome & Co. went on to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, and its successor, GlaxoSmithKline, continues to be a major player in the global pharmaceutical industry.

See Also

• Pharmaceutical industry
• History of pharmacy
• GlaxoSmithKline