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Robust Phase 2b Efficacy and Favorable Tolerability Support Monthly Dosing for Pfizer’s GLP-1 RA Berobenatide
06 Jun 2026
Results from multiple Phase 2b dose finding studies for berobenatide (PF’3944) highlight a potential first-in-class monthly GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) peptide, and support the planned Phase 3 l
Pfizer and Innovent Biologics Enter Global Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Development of Innovative Oncology Medicines
29 May 2026
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Innovent Biologics, Inc. (01801.HK), today announced the companies have entered into a strategic global licensing and collaboration agreement for the research and developme
Pfizer Advances Pivotal Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccine Program Following Strong Positive Phase 2 Results
20 May 2026
Phase 2 data demonstrate robust immunogenicity, including enhanced response against serotype 3, alongside expanded protection across 25 serotypes; to achieve potential vaccine serotype coverage of 90%
European Commission Approves Pfizer’s HYMPAVZI for the Treatment of Adults and Adolescents with Hemophilia A or B With Inhibitors
14 May 2026
Approval in patients ages 12 and older based on Phase 3 data demonstrating superior bleed reduction to on-demand therapy, with continued benefit observed in open-label extension study HYMPAVZI is the
Pfizer’s ELREXFIO Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival for Double-Class Exposed Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
29 Apr 2026
Primary endpoint met at the interim analysis in MagnetisMM-5 trial demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival Safety was consistent wi
Pfizer Reaches Three Settlement Agreements for VYNDAMAX
28 Apr 2026
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that it has entered into settlement agreements with generic drug manufacturers Dexcel Pharma, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Cipla Ltd, regarding lawsuits filed in t
Pfizer Announces 2026 Shareholder Meeting Preliminary Results
24 Apr 2026
NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Preliminary results from the Annual Meeting indicate that the shareholders: reelected the company’s 12
Pfizer Declares Second-Quarter 2026 Dividend
24 Apr 2026
Board of Directors approves quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that its board of directors declared a $0.43 second-quarter 2026 dividend on the company’
Pfizer Showcases Oncology Innovation and Next-Generation Pipeline at ASCO 2026
22 Apr 2026
New evidence for established standard-of-care therapies, with updates for LORBRENA® in ALK-positive metastatic non ‑ small cell lung cancer and a BRAFTOVI® regimen in a type of BRAF-mutant colorectal
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