Our history
Beginning in 1715 with the opening of an apothecary shop in London, our story has always focused on innovation. From a selection of individual entrepreneurs to a global company of around 100,000 employees, we’ve developed a variety of medicines and healthcare products that form the foundations of today’s GSK.
Explore our history timeline
History in motion
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40 years and counting: the fight against HIV
How to find a treatment for a disease with no idea what that disease actually is.
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Fighting malaria in the lab and on the ground
Despite progress to fight malaria millions continue to suffer. At GSK, the biggest contribution we can make is through our science.
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Meet Jill, a keeper of GSK’s history
Jill Moretto is one of our heritage archivists who looks after thousands of items collected throughout GSK’s 300 year history
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How we research new vaccines
We invest in scientific and technical excellence to develop and launch new innovative vaccines that meet the needs of patients and payers.