When was zoloft created?

When was Zoloft (sertraline) first developed?

Zoloft’s active ingredient, sertraline, was first developed in the late 1970s as part of research by Pfizer into new antidepressant compounds.

When did Zoloft get approved and reach the market?

Zoloft (sertraline) was approved for clinical use in the early 1980s, and it later launched commercially as an antidepressant under the brand name Zoloft.

Why do some sources give different dates?

Different dates show up because people may refer to different milestones—when the compound was first synthesized, when clinical trials began, or when the drug was officially approved and marketed.

Patent and source checking

If you want the most date-specific milestone (for example, first filings, approvals, or patent timelines), DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent and exclusivity events for drugs like Zoloft and can help pinpoint the exact year tied to that specific legal or market event: DrugPatentWatch: Zoloft (sertraline)

Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch: Zoloft (sertraline)