Pharmavite is an American

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company that was founded in 1971 by California pharmacist, Barry Pressman, and that was acquired by

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in 1989. Its "Nature Made" vitamin brand was launched the following year. Pharmavite works with the

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's (USP) Dietary Supplements Verification Program on some of its products.

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