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Science & Innovation

What Are Biosimilars and How Do They Expand Treatment Options for Patients?

If you’ve experienced sticker shock in the pharmacy and considered not filling a prescription because of the cost, you’re not alone. Recent data shows that almost 13 million Americans delayed filling a prescription or didn’t fill it at all because of the cost.1 In an era of rising drug prices, getting lower-cost medicines in the hands of more people who need them is critical not only for the pharmaceutical industry, but also, and most importantly, for patients. Biosimilars make cutting-edge...

Albert Bourla Reflects on the One Year Anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic

One year. That’s how long it has been since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Sometimes it feels like the year went by in the blink of an eye. More often, however, it feels more like five years have gone by since many of us last gathered with loved ones, went to a movie theater or grabbed coffee with colleagues at the office. But regardless of how long it has felt to each of us, I think we can all agree it has been a year defined by loss, learning and an...

Pfizer Statement on Results of Second Annual Pay Equity Study Among Colleagues Worldwide

New York, N.Y., February 25, 2021 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) stated today that, for the second year in a row, a recognized compensation expert confirmed equitable pay practices for employees at Pfizer.The study assessed pay for gender worldwide and for minorities in the U.S. based on compensation data including base pay, merit increases and bonuses. The study measured the difference between similar groups of employees when adjusting for factors such as role, grade, job level, and location.The...

Some older people living with cancer aim for remission but lack needed resources to help make treatment decisions, global survey reveals

Every year, World Cancer Day, an initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control, is about taking action. The theme, “I Am and I Will,” charges us as a cancer community to rally together and better serve those living with the disease and their support systems. At Pfizer, one way we’ve been supporting the community is by helping to eliminate barriers to optimal care, particularly for those over the age of 65, who research has shown may not always receive the best care available.1,2,3...

Living & Wellbeing

Are You at Risk for a Blood Clot?

NBC News war correspondent David Bloom was the image of health. In 2003, he was a 39-year-old avid tennis player. His work brought him to Iraq, where he was embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division, advancing toward Bagdad. Ultimately, it wasn’t the war, but a blood clot that killed Bloom, according to a TODAY.com account of his death.1One night, he went to sleep out under the stars on a tank fender. He called his wife, Melanie, and mentioned that he had leg cramps. The symptom appeared natural...

Living & Wellbeing

Eczema vs. Psoriasis: What’s Causing My Itchy Skin?

Getting patches of red and itchy skin that may come and go could have you wondering: Is it eczema or psoriasis, and what’s the difference? Eczema and psoriasis are two distinct skin diseases that may require different treatment plans.1Although they may be difficult to tell apart, a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in skin conditions) can spot the differences between these two non-contagious and common skin conditions. That’s why it’s important to speak to your healthcare provider to get...

Albert Bourla On Ensuring Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

We have crossed another milestone in the fight against COVID-19. I am proud to announce that Pfizer and BioNTech have signed an advanced purchase agreement with COVAX for up to 40 million doses of our COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, subject to the execution of additional agreements under the COVAX structure. Since the very beginning of our vaccine development program, Pfizer and BioNTech have been firmly committed to equitable and affordable access of COVID-19 vaccines for people around the world...

Science & Innovation

Can You Inherit Rheumatoid Arthritis? Genetic vs Hereditary

Inflammation that leads to pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and loss of joint function, are a fact of life for more than one million people in the United States who live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).1 The chronic autoimmune disease causes the immune system to attack the healthy tissues surrounding the joints; it mainly affects the wrists, hands and knees (and often attacks numerous joints at once).2Is rheumatoid arthritis genetic? In addition to risk factors such as age, sex, smoking and...

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Biologics vs. Biosimilars: Understanding the Difference

Maybe you’ve heard of biologics and biosimilars. You might even be taking biological or biosimilar medicines to treat cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, or other health conditions. Still, maybe you have questions about what the differences and similarities are or how these drugs are developed.Biologics revolutionized the prevention, treatment, and outlook of many serious diseases. Now, biosimilar advancements in these drugs are helping to provide expanded access to...

Distributing Our COVID-19 Vaccine to the World

An Open Letter from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla Every day, I am asked about how Pfizer and our partners at BioNTech will distribute our COVID-19 vaccine now that it has begun to be authorized by regulators in different countries. People have questions about the process, the storage logistics and everything in between. But the underlying question is always the same: How will Pfizer and BioNTech ensure a seamless distribution of our vaccine? More than 70 million cases of COVID-19...

Celebrating Our Veterans: A Salute to Their Service

It takes great bravery and honor to serve in the U.S. Military. At Pfizer, we are thankful to all veterans for their patriotism, their selflessness and their sacrifice. And, we are proud to call many men and women who have served in the armed forces Pfizer colleagues. We salute their service and invite you to read their stories. Chris McQueen, Pfizer Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Rocky Mount, North CarolinaI served in the United States Navy as a Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanic...

Science & Innovation

Cancer Biomarkers: Paving the Way for Better Lung Cancer Treatment

Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis may inspire a lot of questions: Will my cancer spread? What are the best treatment options for my type of lung cancer? How well do treatments work?There are no one-size-fits-all answers to questions about lung cancer—and that can be a good thing. Scientific advances have led to the practice of “precision medicine” or treatments tailored to patients based on the genes and proteins found in their tumor. In cancer treatment, it involves looking at changes in the...