The FDA approved Viagra (sildenafil citrate) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction on March 27, 1998. This approval marked a significant milestone in men’s health.
Pfizer, the manufacturer, launched Viagra in the United States shortly after receiving FDA approval. The exact launch date varied slightly depending on distribution channels, but it was commercially available to patients by the spring of 1998.
This rapid transition from approval to market launch reflects the high demand and significant unmet medical need Viagra addressed. The drug quickly gained popularity and became a household name.
