Ormont Drug and Chemical

Ormont Drug and Chemical was a pharmaceutical company primarily active in the mid-20th century, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of specialty and generic drugs. The company was widely recognized for its Panray division, which was a leading provider of antitubercular medications, most notably isoniazid, in the United States. Additionally, its Parlam division focused on the veterinary medicine market, providing a range of therapeutic agents for animal health. Headquartered in New Jersey, Ormont operated as a publicly traded entity before its acquisition by The Purdue Frederick Company (now known as Purdue Pharma) in 1982. The firm played a significant role in the treatment of infectious diseases and the growth of the generic pharmaceutical industry during its decades of operation.