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Landmarks in Boehringer Ingelheim UK's History 1985-2000

1994

Considered to be the first break through in over a decade of AIDS research, HIV protease inhibitors were introduced.

Combivent was introduced.

1996

Peter Doherty and Rolf Zinkernagel won a Nobel Prize for discoveries about how the immune system recognizes virus-infected cells.

Mobic was introduced.

1998

The FDA approved the male impotence drug Viagra.

Assasantin Retard and Viramune were introduced.

2000

The human genome was deciphered; expected to revolutionize the practice of medicine.

Micardis and Vetmedin were introduced.