Block Drug
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | GlaxoSmithKline (now GSK plc) |
| Headquarters | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
Key people | Alexander Block, Leonard Block, Thomas Block, Michael P. Danziger |
| Products | Polident, Poli-Grip, Dentu-Creme, Nytol, Tegrin, Lava Soap, Beano, Phazyme, Balmex, Sensodyne |
Number of employees | 3,000 |
Block Drug Company was a pharmaceutical company based in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, that specialized in dental care products. Its most popular products included Polident denture cleanser, Poli-Grip denture adhesive, Dentu-Creme denture toothpaste, Nytol sleeping pill, Tegrin medicated shampoo for psoriasis, Lava hand soaps (acquired from Procter & Gamble), Beano and Phazyme anti-gas products, Balmex diaper rash ointments, and Sensodyne desensitizing toothpaste.
GlaxoSmithKline (now GSK plc) purchased the company for $1.24 billion in 2001.