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Pfizer Public Policy: Pricing and Value

Pharmaceutical innovation is one of society's best hopes for curbing the cost of illness and extending the length and quality of life. Explore this section to learn about Pfizer's views of the value that prescription drugs offer and why it is critical for countries to maintain public policies that encourage investment in the development of new treatments and cures.

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Drug Spending and Utilization

Pfizer believes medicines are one of the best values in health care-both for patients and health care payers. Find out why.

Research and Development

Pfizer invests more in pharmaceutical research than any other private institution in the world. Learn more about Pfizer's commitment to drug discovery and development.

Clinical Trials

Learn about the importance of clinical trials to developing new prescription drugs and Pfizer's policies on clinical trials.

Intellectual Property

Understand why Pfizer believes it is in the best interest of patients to enforce the strong intellectual property rights of the U.S. system.

Price Controls

Learn about why Pfizer believes that price controls are not a good solution to patients' access concerns.

Importation

Some groups are suggesting that the U.S. should import pharmaceuticals from other countries. Find out why Pfizer believes importation would not be in the best interest of patients.

Generics

Pfizer believes that generic drugs play an important role in the health care system and should be used when appropriate. Learn why Pfizer believes the intellectual property rights of innovator companies are also important and should be protected.

Last Updated September 2007

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