Wortham Laboratories

Wortham Laboratories is a specialized pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company is primarily recognized for its production of Wortham's Cauterant, a high-concentration monochloroacetic acid solution used in clinical dermatology and podiatry. This product serves as a standard treatment for the chemical cauterization of verrucae, including stubborn plantar warts. Wortham Laboratories operates as a private entity, distributing its specialized medical solutions through major healthcare supply networks. The company has maintained a long-standing presence in the niche market for topical cauterizing agents since its founding in the mid-20th century.