Who owns advil?

Who owns Advil today?

Advil is owned and marketed by Pfizer. Pfizer’s consumer health business markets Advil-brand products (including ibuprofen) in many countries.

Who makes Advil in the US vs. other countries?

Brand ownership can be the same while local manufacturing and distribution are handled through different subsidiaries and partners by country. In the US, Pfizer is the company associated with Advil consumer products.

Is Advil the same as “ibuprofen” (generic)?

Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen. The drug’s active ingredient is not unique to Advil, which means generic ibuprofen products can be sold by other companies even though Pfizer owns the Advil brand.

Is Advil tied to any specific patents?

Advil/ibuprofen is an older, widely used medicine, and patents for the original formulations/uses have largely expired. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent activity for branded drugs and can be a useful place to check what (if anything) is still listed for a given product.

Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com search for Advil