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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced that Prevenar 13* (Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine [13-valent, adsorbed]) was introduced into the first childhood immunization program for pneumococcal disease (PD) in the developing world under the auspices of the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) when Nicaragua launched its program today. The AMC is an innovative program which involves private-public partnerships to help make
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that, in the interest of patient safety, it is voluntarily withdrawing Thelin® (sitaxentan) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in regions where it is approved (the European Union, Canada and Australia). In addition, Pfizer is discontinuing clinical studies of Thelin worldwide. Pfizer's decision was based on a review of emerging safety information from
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the height of this year's cold and flu season, Angie Harmon, mom of three, is teaming up with the makers of Children's Advil® to launch "Relieve My Fever" -- a contest that invites parents and their kids to sing the Children's Advil® rendition of the classic song "Fever" for a chance to win $15,000. The kid-friendly version of the song tells the story of mommy fighting her little one's fever and making her child feel
December 6, 2010 - National Initiative Urges 10 Million At-Risk Boomers to 'Face Alzheimer's'
CHICAGO and NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With as many as 10 million U.S. baby boomers at risk for developing Alzheimer's,(1) the Alzheimer's Association and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) are collaborating to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease by emphasizing to all Americans, "It's Time to Face Alzheimer's." The effort encourages people to share photos and stories related to their personal experience with the disease in an effort to show the real and varied
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that a significantly higher proportion of patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia who were treated with bosutinib (39 percent) experienced a major molecular response (MMR), a secondary endpoint, compared with patients treated with imatinib (26 percent) in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (p=0.002). However, the study did not meet its primary endpoint of superior
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Ian C. Read, 57, currently head of the Company's global biopharmaceutical operations, as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Mr. Read succeeds Jeffrey B. Kindler, who has retired from the Company. The Board's Lead Independent Director, Constance J. Horner, said, "In 2006, Jeff Kindler took on the challenge of transforming
December 3, 2010 - Pfizer Plans Regulatory Submissions of Bosutinib in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today it is planning regulatory submissions of bosutinib in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) based on data from a clinical program evaluating the compound in newly diagnosed and previously treated patients. These regulatory submissions are planned for 2011. Pfizer has begun the process of preparing a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for submission to the European
PRINCETON, N.J. and NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the companies have agreed to stop the Phase 3 AVERROES clinical trial of apixaban in patients with atrial fibrillation. The study will be stopped early because a predefined interim analysis by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) revealed clear evidence of a clinically important reduction in stroke and
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Getting it all done while enjoying life takes the right attitude and energy. A new contest from the makers of Centrum® multivitamins seeks to find out how some women manage to stay energized to enjoy life and love to the max this holiday season. Despite a calendar full of parties to plan and gifts to wrap, there are always those special women who manage to get everything done with a smile on their face, and the makers of
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that the European Commission has approved SUTENT® (sunitinib malate) for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NET) with disease progression in adults. Experience with SUTENT as initial treatment is limited in this disease. Pancreatic NET is a rare cancer reported in two to four people per million annually worldwide.(1,2)
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of the Institute of Medicine increasing the daily recommended intake of vitamin D to maintain bone health, Americans may be left wondering how to meet the new guidelines. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the makers of the #1 selling brand of calcium and vitamin D supplements, announces the launch of new Caltrate® Soft Chews, a great-tasting and convenient way to help reach the new, higher daily vitamin D goals
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) said today that new data on investigational compounds in its hematology portfolio will be presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in Orlando, December 4-7. Key highlights include results from a Phase 3 study, called the BELA (Bosutinib Efficacy and safety in chronic myeloid LeukemiA) study, involving bosutinib for the treatment of newly diagnosed Philadelphia
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE-Amex: PLX, TASE: PLX) today announced the submission of a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for taliglucerase alfa, a plant-cell expressed form of glucocerebrosidase (GCD)for the treatment of Gaucher disease. Taliglucerase alfa was granted Orphan Designation by the European Commission for the treatment o
November 21, 2010 - Pfizer Extends Tender Offer to Acquire King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parker Tennessee Corp., has extended the expiration date of its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) for $14.25 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest thereon and subject to any required withholding taxes. The tender offer is now scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that the Phase 3 AXIS 1032 trial (A4061032), studying the investigational compound axitinib in previously treated patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC), has met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that axitinib significantly extended progression-free survival (PFS) when compared to sorafenib, in the study population. Consistent with previous analyses, axitinib demonstrated a
PRINCETON, N.J. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PRINCETON, N.J
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced the establishment of the Global Centers for Therapeutic Innovation, an entrepreneurial network of partnerships with leading academic medical centers to transform research and development by accessing leading translational researchers. The University of California, San Francisco is the first collaboration in the network. "The Centers for Therapeutic Innovation represents a truly
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From crowded malls to stuffy noses, consumers are in need of relief, especially during the hectic holiday season. In fact, a recent poll shows that about 70 percent of people avoid crowded or congested areas during the holidays.(1) To help holiday shoppers breathe easier this season, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, maker of Advil® pain-relief products, is celebrating the launch of Advil® Congestion Relief by offering "
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced results from the EMPHASIS-HF trial(1) showing a statistically significant reduction in risk of cardiovascular (CV) death or heart failure (HF) hospitalization for patients with chronic heart failure with mild symptoms treated with Inspra® (eplerenone) versus those given placebo in addition to standard HF therapy. The results were presented to physicians attending the American Heart
MADISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Newly published findings indicate that infants fed a lower protein infant formula developed by Pfizer Nutrition gained weight at a similar rate to those who were breastfed,(1) according to a study published online today in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Pfizer Nutrition has always recognized that breast milk is the best source of infant nutrition. The study established that infants fed a new, lower-protein
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