PFIZER INC
For the period ended Sep 28, 2025. Filed Nov 4, 2025.
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Sep 28, 2025 · Filed Nov 4, 2025
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Period ended 2025-06-29; filed 2025-08-05.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsTotal Revenues by GeographyTotal Revenues––Selected Product DiscussionProvision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income/(Loss)Product DevelopmentsNon-GAAP Financial Measure: Adjusted IncomeForward-Looking Information and Factors that May Affect Future ResultsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-28; filed 2025-11-04.
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsTotal Revenues by GeographyTotal Revenues––Selected Product DiscussionProvision/Benefit for Taxes on IncomeProduct DevelopmentsNon-GAAP Financial Measure: Adjusted IncomeForward-Looking Information and Factors that May Affect Future ResultsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Agreement with the U.S. Government––In September 2025, we announced preliminary agreements with the Trump Administration in which we voluntarily agreed to implement measures designed to make certain drug prices for U.S. patients more comparable to those in other developed countries. We will also participate in a direct purchasing platform, TrumpRx.gov, that will allow American patients to purchase certain medicines from us at significant discounts to current retail prices, where the large majority of the Company’s primary care treatments and some select specialty brands will be offered at savings that will range as high as 85% and on average 50%. The agreements also provide a three-year grace period during which time our products under a Section 232 investigation will not face tariffs, provided the Company further invests in manufacturing in the U.S. Pfizer is now in the process of negotiating definitive agreements to implement these arrangements.
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Proposed Acquisition of Metsera–– In September 2025, we and Metsera announced that the companies entered into a definitive agreement under which we will acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company accelerating the next generation of medicines for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, for $47.50 in cash per Metsera share at closing, representing an enterprise value of approximately $4.9 billion. Additionally, the agreement includes a non-transferable contingent value right entitling holders to potential additional payments of up to $22.50 per share in cash tied to the achievement of three specific milestones: $5 per share following the Phase 3 clinical trial start of Metsera’s injectable GLP-1 receptor antagonist MET-097i+ amylin analog MET-233i combination, $7 per share following FDA approval of Metsera’s monthly MET-097i monotherapy and $10.50 per share following FDA approval of Metsera’s monthly MET-097i+MET-233i combination. We expect to finance the transaction through a combination of available cash and new debt. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by Metsera’s shareholders.
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In October 2025, we announced the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to Pfizer’s pending acquisition of Metsera. As such, all required regulatory approvals in respect of Pfizer’s acquisition of Metsera have been obtained.
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In October and November 2025, we announced that Pfizer has filed lawsuits against Metsera, Novo Nordisk A/S (Novo Nordisk) and several related parties and individuals in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the U.S. District Court of the District of Delaware for claims relating to a competing proposal to acquire Metsera made by Novo Nordisk on October 25, including claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference in contract arising from Metsera’s breach of its obligations under the merger agreement between Pfizer and Metsera, as well as various antitrust-related claims. Pfizer is requesting the Delaware Court of Chancery issue a temporary restraining order to block Metsera from terminating the merger agreement and seeks all appropriate remedies to ensure the terms of the merger agreement are fully enforced.
Current report
Total Revenues––Total revenues decreased $1.0 billion, or 6%, in the third quarter of 2025 to $16.7 billion from $17.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting an operational decrease of $1.3 billion, or 7%, partially offset by a favorable impact of foreign exchange of $203 million, or 1%. The operational decrease was primarily driven by declines from Paxlovid and Comirnaty largely due to lower infection rates impacting Paxlovid demand as well as a narrower vaccine recommendation for COVID-19 in the U.S. that reduced the eligible population for Comirnaty, partially offset primarily by increases in Eliquis, the Vyndaqel family and Nurtec ODT/Vydura.
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Cost of sales decreased $1.1 billion in the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to:
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•a favorable change in sales mix of $760 million, driven by lower sales of Comirnaty and Paxlovid, including the non-recurrence of a charge recorded in the third quarter of 2024 that was included in the 50% gross profit split with BioNTech and applicable royalty expenses;
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•a favorable revision of our estimate of accrued royalties; and
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•a $260 million unfavorable impact of foreign exchange.
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Cost of sales decreased $1.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, primarily due to:
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•the non-recurrence of charges in the first nine months of 2024 that were included in the 50% gross profit split with BioNTech and applicable royalty expenses; and
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•net favorable revisions to our estimate of accrued royalties.
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The decrease in Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues in the first nine months of 2025 was primarily due to all the factors discussed above, partially offset by the non-recurrence of the Paxlovid favorable final adjustment of $771 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024 to the estimated non-cash Paxlovid revenue reversal recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 and unfavorable sales mix.
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•increases of $260 million in the third quarter and $235 million in the first nine months due to a favorable adjustment of U.S. healthcare reform fees recorded in the third quarter of 2024 primarily related to Paxlovid and Comirnaty.
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Acquired in-process research and development expenses increased $1.4 billion in the third quarter and in the first nine months of 2025 primarily driven by a $1.35 billion charge related to an in-licensing agreement with 3SBio.
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The unfavorable period-over-period change of $275 million in the third quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by (i) an intangible asset impairment charge in the third quarter of 2025, (ii) lower net gains on equity securities, (iii) the non-recurrence of equity method income in the third quarter of 2024 from our previous investment in Haleon and (iv) higher charges for certain legal matters, partially offset by (v) a non-recurrence of a charge in the third quarter of 2024 related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program and (vi) lower net interest expense.
Current report
The unfavorable period-over-period change of $180 million for the first nine months of 2025 was primarily driven by (i) higher charges for certain legal matters, (ii) higher intangible asset impairments, (iii) net losses on equity securities in 2025 versus net gains on equity securities in 2024, (iv) the non-recurrence of a realized gain on the partial sale of our previous investment in Haleon recorded in the first quarter of 2024 and (v) the non-recurrence of equity method income from our previous investment in Haleon, partially offset by (vi) lower net interest expense and (vii) a non-recurrence of a charge in the third quarter of 2024 related to the expected sale of one of our facilities resulting from the discontinuation of our DMD program. See Note 4.
Current report
The OBBBA also renamed the provision for taxes on foreign earnings from Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) to Net Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) Tested Income (NCTI) and established a 12.6% tax rate on such foreign earnings effective in the fiscal year 2026 (down from 13.125% in 2026 before the enactment of the OBBBA). We have elected to recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as GILTI, now NCTI, in future years. As a result of the enactment of the OBBBA, in the third quarter of 2025, we remeasured our deferred tax balances related to NCTI for the changes in the tax rate and recorded a one-time tax benefit that was not material to our results of operations.
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Following comprehensive review and analysis of the final data, Pfizer submitted updated data and risk management proposals to the EMA, FDA and other regulators. In the EU, the EMA’s referral procedure concluded in October 2025, with the EMA adopting a negative opinion on benefit-risk for Oxbryta for the treatment of hemolytic anemia due to SCD, recommending that the marketing authorization for the product remain suspended. In the U.S., Pfizer’s engagement with the FDA is ongoing. Pfizer is carefully assessing the positions of both EMA and FDA.
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In August 2025, Pfizer announced results from the Phase 3 THRIVE-131 study evaluating inclacumab, an investigational P-selectin inhibitor, in patients 16 years of age and older with SCD. The study did not meet its primary endpoint of significant reduction in the rate of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in participants receiving inclacumab versus placebo every 12 weeks over 48 weeks. Inclacumab was generally well tolerated in THRIVE-131. Inclacumab has been removed from the table above.
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•risks and uncertainties related to the impact of Pfizer’s voluntary agreement with the U.S. Government designed to lower drug costs for U.S. patients and to include Pfizer products in a direct purchasing platform, and Pfizer’s plans to further invest in U.S. manufacturing, including risks relating to entering into definitive agreements with the U.S. Government and the initiation of new tariffs not subject to Pfizer’s grace period;
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Previous report
Total revenues increased $205 million, or 1%, in the first six months of 2025 to $28.4 billion from $28.2 billion in the first six months of 2024, reflecting an operational increase of $439 million, or 2%, partially offset by an unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of $234 million, or 1%. The operational increase was primarily driven by growth from the Vyndaqel family, Comirnaty, Padcev, Lorbrena, Xtandi, Elrexfio and several other products despite the unfavorable impact of higher manufacturer discounts resulting from the IRA Medicare Part D Redesign, partially offset by declines in Paxlovid and several other products.
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Cost of sales increased $479 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to:
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•the non-recurrence of a favorable revision to accrued royalties recorded in the second quarter of 2024; and
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•a $140 million unfavorable impact of changes in sales mix, partially offset by:
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Cost of sales decreased $55 million in the first six months of 2025, primarily due to:
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•a $150 million favorable impact of foreign exchange,
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•a $410 million unfavorable impact of changes in sales mix.
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The favorable period-over-period change of $367 million in the second quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by (i) net gains on equity securities in the second quarter of 2025 versus net losses on equity securities in the second quarter of 2024, (ii) lower net interest expense and (iii) lower intangible asset impairment charges, partially offset by (iv) higher charges for certain legal matters. The favorable period-over-period change of $95 million for the first six months of 2025 was primarily driven by lower net interest expense, partially offset by higher charges for certain legal matters. See Note 4.
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Provision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income/(Loss)
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(e) Keytruda® is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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In July 2025, PF-06425090, a vaccine to prevent primary C. difficile infection, was discontinued. Pfizer has a second generation vaccine with an updated formulation designed to be given with a reduced number of doses (2 vs. 3 dose regimen) in Phase 2.
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•In the second quarter of 2025, we announced additional anticipated productivity opportunities, designed to further reduce costs primarily in SI&A, driven in large part by enhanced digital enablement, including automation and AI, and simplification of business processes.
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•In the fourth quarter of 2023, we announced that we launched a multi-year, enterprise-wide cost realignment program that aims to realign our costs with our longer-term revenue expectations. In the second quarter of 2025, we identified additional productivity opportunities to further reduce costs primarily in SI&A, driven in large part by enhanced digital enablement, including automation and AI, and simplification of business processes.
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Manufacturing Optimization Program––In the second quarter of 2024, we announced that we launched a multi-year, multi-phased program to reduce our costs of goods sold, which is expected to include operational efficiencies, network structure changes, and product portfolio enhancements.
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Manufacturing Optimization Program––In the second quarter of 2024, we announced that we launched a multi-year, multi-phased program to reduce our costs of goods sold, which is expected to include primarily operational efficiencies, network structure changes, and product portfolio enhancements.
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Our Business Development Initiatives––We are committed to strategically capitalizing on growth opportunities, primarily by advancing our own product pipeline and maximizing the value of our existing products, but also through various business development activities. For a description of the more significant recent transactions through February 27, 2025, the filing date of our 2024 Form 10-K, see Note 2 in our 2024 Form 10-K. See Note 2 and the following for significant recent activities:
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Our Business Development Initiatives and Other Recent Developments––We are committed to strategically capitalizing on growth opportunities, primarily by advancing our own product pipeline and maximizing the value of our existing products, but also through various business development activities. For a description of the more significant recent transactions through February 27, 2025, the filing date of our 2024 Form 10-K, see Note 2 in our 2024 Form 10-K. See Note 2 and the following for significant recent business development activities and other recent developments:
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Our Second Quarter 2025 and First Six Months of 2025 Performance
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Our Third Quarter 2025 and First Nine Months of 2025 Performance
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Total Revenues––Total revenues increased $1.4 billion, or 10%, in the second quarter of 2025 to $14.7 billion from $13.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting an operational increase of $1.3 billion, or 10%, as well as a de minimis impact of foreign exchange. The operational increase was primarily driven by growth from the Vyndaqel family, Comirnaty, Paxlovid, Padcev, Eliquis, Abrysvo, Lorbrena and several other products despite the unfavorable impact of higher manufacturer discounts resulting from the IRA Medicare Part D Redesign, partially offset by a decline in Ibrance.
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Total revenues decreased $842 million, or 2%, in the first nine months of 2025 to $45.0 billion from $45.9 billion in the first nine months of 2024, reflecting an operational decrease of $811 million, or 2%, as well as a de minimis impact of foreign exchange of $31 million. The operational decrease was primarily driven by a decline from Paxlovid, partially offset by increases from the Vyndaqel family, Eliquis, Padcev and Lorbrena.
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See the Total Revenues by Geography and Total Revenues––Selected Product Discussion sections for more information, including a discussion of key drivers of our revenue performance. Certain of our vaccines, including Comirnaty, are subject to seasonality of demand, with a greater portion of revenues anticipated in the fall and winter seasons, as well as potential changes in recommendation for vaccination, and Paxlovid revenues trend with infection rates. See also The Global Economic Environment––COVID-19 section below for information about our COVID-19 products. For information regarding the primary indications or class of certain products, see Note 13C.
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See the Total Revenues by Geography and Total Revenues––Selected Product Discussion sections for more information, including a discussion of key drivers of our revenue performance. Certain of our vaccines, including Comirnaty, are subject to seasonality of demand, with a greater portion of revenues anticipated in the fall and winter seasons, as well as additional changes in recommendation for vaccination, and Paxlovid revenues trend with infection rates. See also The Global Economic Environment––COVID-19 section below for information about our COVID-19 products. For information regarding the primary indications or class as well as revenue of certain products, see Note 13C.
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Income/(loss) from Continuing Operations Before Provision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income/(loss)––Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income was $3.0 billion in the second quarter of 2025, compared to a loss of $103 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher revenues, a decrease in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costsand net gains on equity securities versus net losses on equity securities in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by an increase in Cost of sales.
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Income from Continuing Operations Before Provision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income––The decrease in Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income of $1.4 billion to $3.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025 from $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024, was primarily due to an increase in Acquired in-process research and development expenses and lower revenues, partially offset by a decrease in Cost of sales.
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The increase in Income/(loss) from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income/(loss) of $2.5 billion, to $5.8 billion in the first six months of 2025 from $3.3 billion in the first six months of 2024, was primarily due to decreases in Selling, informational and administrative expenses, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs, Research and development expensesand net interest expense.
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The increase in Income from continuing operations before provision/(benefit) for taxes on income of $1.1 billion, to $9.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025 from $8.0 billion in the first nine months of 2024, was primarily due to decreases in Cost of sales, Selling, informational and administrative expenses, Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costsand Research and development expenses, partially offset by an increase in Acquired in-process research and development expensesand lower revenues.
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See the Analysis of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations section within MD&A and Notes 3 and 4. For information on our tax provision and effective tax rate, see the Provision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income/(Loss) section within MD&A and Note 5.
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See the Analysis of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations section within MD&A and Notes 3 and 4. For information on our tax provision and effective tax rate, see the Provision/(Benefit) for Taxes on Income section within MD&A and Note 5.
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For additional information on patent rights we consider most significant to our business as a whole, see the Item 1. Business––Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights section of our 2024 Form 10-K. For a discussion of recent developments with respect to patent litigation involving certain of our products, see Note 12A1.
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For additional information on patent rights we consider most significant to our business as a whole, including U.S., major Europe and Japan basic product patent expiration years, see the Item 1. Business––Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights section of our 2024 Form 10-K. For a discussion of recent developments with respect to patent litigation involving certain of our products, see Note 12A1.
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In the U.S., we expect to see continued focus by the U.S. government and states on regulating drug pricing and access to medicine, including but not limited to, the potential for international reference pricing, including Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing. The drug pricing provisions of the IRA are being implemented over the next several years. In August 2023, CMS published the first ten medicines subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, which requires manufacturers of select drugs to engage in a process with the federal government to set new Medicare prices which would go into effect in 2026. Eliquis was among the first ten medicines subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. In August 2024, the government released the new Medicare price for Eliquis, which, effective January 1, 2026, will be required to be offered to all Medicare beneficiaries and to covered entities participating in the 340B Program that dispense Eliquis to a Medicare beneficiary if that maximum fair price is lower than the discounted price such entities are offered under the 340B Program ceiling price calculation. The Eliquis Medicare price is factored into our long-term financial planning, in accordance with our standard financial reporting and forecasting protocols. On January 17, 2025, CMS announced the selection of another 15 drugs from Medicare Part D for the maximum fair price, with prices to be set and effective on January 1, 2027. Ibrance and Xtandi were included in the list of 15 drugs selected. Another 15 drugs from Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D will be selected by February 1, 2026, for the maximum price to be set and in effect by January 1, 2028. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years, which could, among other things, lead to lower revenues prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA on our business, operations and financial condition and results as the full effect of the IRA on our business and the pharmaceutical industry remains uncertain. The IRA also made significant changes to the Medicare Part D benefit design (IRA Medicare Part D Redesign), which took effect beginning in 2025 and are impacting our revenues. In 2025, we expect a favorable impact from the $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap and new Prescription Payment Plan, more than offset by an expected unfavorable impact from the sunsetting of the Coverage Gap Discount Program and the addition of new manufacturer discounts in the initial and catastrophic coverage phases, which we anticipate will have a net unfavorable impact to revenue in 2025 of approximately $1 billion, year-over-year. We expect a higher impact in the beginning of 2025, moderating through the remainder of the year, when compared to 2024. We expect these changes will more acutely impact our higher-priced medicines as they are expected to reach catastrophic coverage earlier in the year. In addition, changes to the Me…
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In the U.S., we expect to see continued focus by the U.S. government and states on regulating drug pricing and access to medicine, including but not limited to, international reference pricing, including Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) drug pricing. The drug pricing provisions of the IRA are being implemented over the next several years. In August 2023, CMS published the first ten medicines subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, which requires manufacturers of select drugs to engage in a process with the federal government to set new Medicare prices which would go into effect in 2026. Eliquis was among the first ten medicines subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. In August 2024, the government released the new Medicare price for Eliquis, which, effective January 1, 2026, will be required to be offered to all Medicare beneficiaries and to covered entities participating in the 340B Program that dispense Eliquis to a Medicare beneficiary if that maximum fair price is lower than the discounted price such entities are offered under the 340B Program ceiling price calculation. The Eliquis Medicare price is factored into our long-term financial planning, in accordance with our standard financial reporting and forecasting protocols. On January 17, 2025, CMS announced the selection of another 15 drugs from Medicare Part D for the maximum fair price, with prices to be set and effective on January 1, 2027. Ibrance and Xtandi were included in the list of 15 drugs selected. Another 15 drugs from Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D will be selected by February 1, 2026, for the maximum price to be set and in effect by January 1, 2028. It is possible that more of our products could be selected in future years, which could, among other things, lead to lower revenues prior to expiry of intellectual property protections. We continue to evaluate the impact of the IRA on our business, operations and financial condition and results as the full effect of the IRA on our business and the pharmaceutical industry remains uncertain. The IRA also made significant changes to the Medicare Part D benefit design (IRA Medicare Part D Redesign), which took effect beginning in 2025 and are impacting our revenues. In 2025, we expect a favorable impact from the $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap and new Prescription Payment Plan, more than offset by an expected unfavorable impact from the sunsetting of the Coverage Gap Discount Program and the addition of new manufacturer discounts in the initial and catastrophic coverage phases, which we anticipate will have a net unfavorable impact to revenue in 2025 of approximately $1 billion, year-over-year. We expect a higher impact in the beginning of 2025, moderating through the remainder of the year, when compared to 2024. We expect these changes will more acutely impact our higher-priced medicines as they are expected to reach catastrophic coverage earlier in the year. In addition, changes to the Medicaid Drug Rebate…
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Policy/Regulatory Environment––New and potential policy, regulatory or other changes from the U.S. Presidential administration, Congress and states, including, among others, increased or new regulatory requirements, changes, delays or failure to receive recommendations, reimbursement and regulatory approvals and coverage for our vaccines and medicines could have a material adverse effect on our business, earnings, cash flows, liquidity and financial guidance.
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Policy/Regulatory Environment––New and potential policy, regulatory or other changes from the U.S. Presidential administration, Congress and states, including, among others, increased or new regulatory requirements, including heightened requirements for licensure, changes, delays or failure to receive recommendations, reimbursement and regulatory approvals and coverage for our vaccines and medicines could have a material adverse effect on our business, earnings, cash flows, liquidity and financial guidance.
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Product Supply––We periodically encounter supply delays, disruptions and shortages, including due to voluntary product recalls and natural or man-made disasters. In response to requests from various regulatory authorities, manufacturers across the pharmaceutical industry, including Pfizer, are evaluating their product portfolios for the potential presence or formation of nitrosamines and we are actively engaging with regulatory authorities on this topic. If nitrosamines are detected in products, this may lead to submission of comprehensive data packages to regulatory authorities to support discussions on the relevant intake limit for the product and potential impact on patient supply, and, in some instances, may lead to market action for such products. For example, in 2021, Pfizer recalled Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above acceptable intake limits communicated by various regulatory authorities. Following issuance of updated guidance on acceptable intake limits for N-nitroso-varenicline by regulatory authorities, Chantix has returned to market in certain international markets and may return to additional markets, including the U.S., in the future.
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Product Supply––We periodically encounter supply delays, disruptions and shortages, including due to voluntary product recalls and natural or man-made disasters. In response to requests from various regulatory authorities, manufacturers across the pharmaceutical industry, including Pfizer, are evaluating their product portfolios for the potential presence or formation of nitrosamines and we are actively engaging with regulatory authorities on this topic. If nitrosamines are detected in products, this may lead to submission of comprehensive data packages to regulatory authorities to support discussions on the relevant intake limit for the product and potential impact on patient supply, and, in some instances, may lead to market action for such products. For example, in 2021, Pfizer recalled Chantix due to the presence of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, at or above acceptable intake limits communicated by various regulatory authorities. Following issuance of updated guidance on acceptable intake limits for N-nitroso-varenicline by regulatory authorities, Chantix has returned to market in the U.S. and in certain international markets.
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We have not seen a significant disruption of our supply chain in the first six months of 2025 and through the date of filing of this Form 10-Q, and all of our manufacturing sites globally have continued to operate at or near normal levels. We do not anticipate the availability of raw materials to have a significant impact on our operations in 2025, but are monitoring potential supply chain disruptions as a result of ongoing geopolitical and trade negotiations, which could, among other things, impact costs. We are continuing to monitor and implement mitigation strategies to reduce any potential risk or impact including active supplier management, qualification of additional suppliers and advanced purchasing to the extent possible. For information on risks related to product manufacturing, see the Item 1A. Risk Factors––Product Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing Risks section of our 2024 Form 10-K.
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We have not seen a significant disruption of our supply chain in the first nine months of 2025 and through the date of filing of this Form 10-Q, and all of our manufacturing sites globally have continued to operate at or near normal levels. We do not anticipate the availability of raw materials to have a significant impact on our operations in 2025, but are monitoring potential supply chain disruptions as a result of ongoing geopolitical and trade negotiations, which could, among other things, impact costs. We are continuing to monitor and implement mitigation strategies to reduce any potential risk or impact including active supplier management, qualification of additional suppliers and advanced purchasing to the extent possible. For information on risks related to product manufacturing, see the Item 1A. Risk Factors––Product Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing Risks section of our 2024 Form 10-K.
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Global Trade Environment––Issued or future executive orders or other new or changes in laws, regulations or policy regarding tariffs or other trade policy, could have a material adverse effect on our business, earnings, cash flows, liquidity and financial guidance. The actual impact of new tariffs on our business would be subject to a number of factors including, but not limited to, restrictions on trade, the effective date and duration of such tariffs, countries included in the scope of tariffs, changes to amounts of tariffs, and potential retaliatory tariffs or other retaliatory actions imposed by other countries. Strategies intended to help mitigate the potential impacts on our business in the short-term have been implemented. We are continuing to evaluate opportunities and developing plans which are intended to help mitigate the potential long-term impact of tariffs on our business and operations. See the Item 1A. Risk Factors—Global Operations section of our 2024 Form 10-K.
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Global Trade Environment––Issued or future executive orders or other new or changes in laws, regulations or policy regarding tariffs or other trade policy, could have a material adverse effect on our business, earnings, cash flows, liquidity and financial guidance. The actual impact of new tariffs on our business would be subject to a number of factors including, but not limited to, restrictions on trade, the effective date and duration of such tariffs, countries included in the scope of tariffs, changes to amounts of tariffs, and potential retaliatory tariffs or other retaliatory actions imposed by other countries. Strategies intended to help mitigate the potential impacts on our business in the short-term have been implemented as well as those outlined in our preliminary agreements with the Trump administration as discussed above. We are continuing to evaluate opportunities and developing plans which are intended to help mitigate the potential long-term impact of tariffs on our business and operations. See the Item 1A. Risk Factors—Global Operations section of our 2024 Form 10-K.
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COVID-19––In response to COVID-19, we developed Paxlovid and collaborated with BioNTech to jointly develop Comirnaty. As part of our strategy for COVID-19, we are continuing to make significant investments in breakthrough science. This includes continuing to evaluate Comirnaty and Paxlovid, including against new variants of concern, developing variant adapted vaccine candidates and developing potential combination respiratory vaccines and potential next generation vaccines and therapies. We are also evaluating Paxlovid for certain pediatric patients. See the Product Developments section within MD&A.
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COVID-19––In response to COVID-19, we developed Paxlovid and collaborated with BioNTech to jointly develop Comirnaty. As part of our strategy for COVID-19, we are continuing to make significant investments in breakthrough science. This includes continuing to evaluate Comirnaty and Paxlovid, including against new variants of concern, developing variant adapted vaccine candidates and developing potential combination respiratory vaccines and potential next generation vaccines and therapies. See the Product Developments section within MD&A.
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In 2025, for Comirnaty, we expect vaccination rates and market share in commercial markets and revenue phasing similar to 2024, primarily concentrated in the second-half of the year. We have assumed no material U.S. policy changes for our vaccines portfolio in 2025 for purposes of our financial guidance, but see the Item 1A. Risk Factors—U.S. Healthcare Regulation section of our 2024 Form 10-K for a description of risks and uncertainties that could impact revenue from our portfolio of vaccines.
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In 2025, for Comirnaty, we expect market share in commercial markets and revenue phasing similar to 2024, primarily concentrated in the second-half of the year. However, we expect lower vaccination rates in certain markets due to changes in vaccination recommendations. For example, in September 2025, the ACIP voted to recommend “shared clinical decision making” for all FDA- approved COVID-19 vaccines consistent with the licensed ages applicable to each of the vaccines. The expected impact has been incorporated in our 2025 financial guidance. See the Item 1A. Risk Factors—U.S. Healthcare Regulation section of our 2024 Form 10-K for a description of certain risks and uncertainties that could impact revenue from our portfolio of vaccines.
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In 2025, for Paxlovid, we expect most revenue to be generated through commercial channels. We also expect utilization for Paxlovid to follow infection rates and stable market share. In 2025, we expect a higher proportion of revenue to be delivered in the second-half of the year and revenues may fluctuate based on the timing, duration and severity of COVID-19 cases.
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In 2025, for Paxlovid, we generated most revenue through commercial channels. We have seen lower demand for Paxlovid as a result of lower infection rates. We continue to expect a higher proportion of revenue to be delivered in the second-half of the year and revenues may fluctuate based on the timing, duration and severity of COVID-19 cases. The expected impact of the lower than anticipated demand has been incorporated in our 2025 financial guidance.
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For additional information on risks associated with our COVID-19 products, as well as COVID-19 intellectual property disputes, see the Overview of Our Performance, Operating Environment, Strategy and Outlook––The Global Economic Environment––COVID-19 section of the MD&A of our 2024 Form 10-K, Item 1A. Risk Factors—COVID-19, —Intellectual Property Protection and—Third-Party Intellectual Property Claims sections of our 2024 Form 10-K, as well as Note 17C in our 2024 Form 10-K, and Note 12A1 and the Forward-Looking Information and Factors that May Affect Future Results section of this Form 10-Q.
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For additional information on risks associated with our COVID-19 products, as well as COVID-19 intellectual property disputes, see the Overview of Our Performance, Operating Environment, Strategy and Outlook––The Global Economic Environment––COVID-19 section of the MD&A of our 2024 Form 10-K, Item 1A. Risk Factors—COVID-19, —Intellectual Property Protection and—Third-Party Intellectual Property Claims sections of our 2024 Form 10-K, as well as Note 17C in our 2024 Form 10-K, and Note 12A1 and the Forward-Looking Information and Factors that May Affect Future Results section of this Form 10-Q. For additional information on revenues, see the Total Revenues by Geography and Total Revenues––Selected Product Discussion sections of this Form 10-Q.
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For a discussion about the critical accounting estimates and assumptions impacting our consolidated financial statements, see the Significant Accounting Policies and Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions section within MD&A of our 2024 Form 10-K. See also Note 1C in our 2024 Form 10-K for a discussion about the risks associated with estimates and assumptions.
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For a discussion about the critical accounting estimates and assumptions impacting our consolidated financial statements, see the Significant Accounting Policies and Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions section within MD&A of our 2024 Form 10-K. See also Note 1C in our 2024 Form 10-K for a discussion about the risks associated with estimates and assumptions. For a discussion of a recently adopted accounting standard, see Note 1B.
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(a)The increase in Medicare rebates in the second quarter and the first six months of 2025 is primarily driven by the impact of higher manufacturer discounts as a result of IRA Medicare Part D Redesign. See the Overview of Our Performance, Operating Environment, Strategy and Outlook section within MD&A.
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(a)The decrease in Medicare rebates in the third quarter of 2025 is driven by lower Paxlovid revenues following transition from the U.S. government agreement, partially offset by the impact of higher manufacturer discounts as a result of IRA Medicare Part D Redesign. The increase in Medicare rebates in the first nine months of 2025 is primarily driven by the impact of higher manufacturer discounts as a result of IRA Medicare Part D Redesign, partially offset by lower Paxlovid revenues. See the Overview of Our Performance, Operating Environment, Strategy and Outlook section within MD&A.
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(b)The amount for the first six months of 2024 included a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2024 to the estimated non-cash Paxlovid revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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(b)The decrease in Sales returns and cash discounts in the first nine months of 2025 is primarily driven by lower sales returns provision for Comirnaty, partially offset by a $771 million favorable final adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2024 to the estimated non-cash Paxlovid revenue reversal of $3.5 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Second Quarter of 2025 vs. Second Quarter of 2024 and First Six Months of 2025 vs. First Six Months of 2024
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Third Quarter of 2025 vs. Third Quarter of 2024 and First Nine Months of 2025 vs. First Nine Months of 2024
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•a decrease of $180 million due to lower amortization from the step-up of acquired inventory.
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•a decrease of $230 million due to lower amortization from the step-up of acquired inventory,
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The increase in Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues in the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to the non-recurrence of a favorable revision to accrued royalties recorded in second quarter of 2024, partially offset by lower amortization from the step-up of acquired inventory.
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The decrease in Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues in the third quarter of 2025 was primarily due to the factors mentioned above.
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•a decrease of $295 million due to lower amortization from the step-up of acquired inventory; and
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•a decrease of $540 million due to lower amortization from the step-up of acquired inventory;
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Selling, informational and administrative expenses decreased $302 million in the second quarter and $765 million in the first six months of 2025, primarily reflecting focused investments and ongoing productivity improvements as part of our cost realignment program that drove:
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Selling, informational and administrative expenses decreased $59 million in the third quarter and $824 million in the first nine months of 2025, primarily reflecting focused investments and ongoing productivity improvements as part of our cost realignment program that drove:
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•a decrease of $220 million in the second quarter and $460 million in the first six months in marketing and promotional spend on various products; and
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•a decrease of $260 million in the third quarter and $720 million in the first nine months in marketing and promotional spend on various products; and
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•lower spending of $160 million in the second quarter and $295 million in the first six months in corporate enabling functions.
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•lower spending of $85 million in the third quarter and $370 million in the first nine months in corporate enabling functions,
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Research and development expenses decreased $215 million in the second quarter and $504 million in the first six months of 2025, primarily driven by a net decrease in spending of $260 million in the second quarter and $490 million in the first six months due to pipeline focus and optimization, as well as lower compensation-related expenses.
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Research and development expenses decreased $52 million in the third quarter and $556 million in the first nine months of 2025 primarily driven by a net decrease in spending of $90 million in the third quarter and $590 million in the first nine months due to pipeline focus and optimization including the expansion of our digital capabilities, as well as lower compensation-related expenses.
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In-Licensing Arrangement with 3SBio––In July 2025, we completed an exclusive global, ex-China, in-licensing agreement with 3SBio, a leading Chinese biopharmaceutical company, for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of SSGJ-707, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and vascular endothelial growth factor, currently undergoing several clinical trials in China for NSCLC, mCRC, and gynecological tumors. Under the terms of the agreement, 3SBio will receive an upfront payment of $1.25 billion and is eligible to receive milestone payments associated with certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones up to $4.8 billion as well as tiered double-digit royalties on sales of SSGJ-707, if approved. Additionally, the agreement provides Pfizer the option to extend the license to include exclusive development and commercialization rights to SSGJ-707 in China. In exchange for the option to the exclusive rights in China, we will make an upfront payment to 3SBio of $100 million and, in the event the option is exercised, we would pay an option exercise fee of up to $50 million depending on future events. In connection with this transaction, we will record a $1.35 billion charge in the third quarter of 2025 in Acquired in-process research and development expenses, which will be presented as a cash outflow from operating activities. We also made a $100 million equity investment in 3SBio.
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Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses
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Realigning Our Cost Base Program––This program is expected to deliver total net cost savings of approximately $5.7 billion through 2027. The total net cost savings are composed of: (i) net cost savings of $4.5 billion expected to be achieved by the end of 2025, most of which was achieved by year-end 2024, and (ii) our additional anticipated net cost savings of $1.2 billion, primarily in SI&A, expected to be achieved by the end of 2027. In addition, we expect cost savings of approximately $500 million from the expansion of this program in May 2025 related to our R&D re-organization to be fully realized by the end of 2026, with the savings expected to be reinvested in R&D programs by the end of 2026.
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Realigning Our Cost Base Program––This program is expected to deliver total net cost savings of approximately $5.7 billion through 2027. The total net cost savings are composed of: (i) net cost savings of $4.5 billion expected to be achieved by the end of 2025, most of which was achieved by year-end 2024, and (ii) our additional anticipated net cost savings of $1.2 billion, primarily in SI&A, expected to be achieved by the end of 2027. In addition, we expect cost savings of approximately $500 million from the expansion of this program in the first quarter of 2025 related to our R&D re-organization to be fully realized by the end of 2026, with the savings expected to be reinvested in R&D programs by the end of 2026.
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Manufacturing Optimization Program––We expect to begin to achieve initial savings from Phase 1 of this multi-phased program in the latter part of 2025 and continue to expect approximately $1.5 billion in net cost savings from this first phase by the end of 2027.
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Manufacturing Optimization Program––The first phase of this multi phased program is on track to deliver approximately $1.5 billion in net cost savings by the end of 2027, contributing savings in the third quarter of 2025.
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On July 4, 2025, the OBBBA was enacted into law in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant tax provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and modifications to the U.S. international tax framework. Among the favorable business provisions are the permanent expensing for domestic R&D costs, permanent bonus depreciation and full expensing of qualified production property. The legislation includes various effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025. We expect further guidance may be issued by the U.S. government with respect to certain OBBBA tax provisions. We are still analyzing the OBBBA and assessing its impacts. Our income tax expense could be impacted by the OBBBA, after taking into account any further guidance, and such impact could potentially be material to our results of operations.
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On July 4, 2025, the OBBBA was enacted into law in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant tax provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and modifications to the U.S. international tax framework. Among the favorable business provisions are the permanent expensing for domestic R&D costs, permanent bonus depreciation and full expensing of qualified production property. The legislation includes various effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025. We expect further guidance may be issued by the U.S. government with respect to certain OBBBA tax provisions.
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A comprehensive update of Pfizer’s development pipeline was published as of August 5, 2025 and is available at www.pfizer.com/science/drug-product-pipeline. It includes an overview of our research and a list of compounds in development with targeted indication and phase of development, as well as mechanism of action for some candidates in Phase 1 and all candidates from Phase 2 through registration.
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A comprehensive update of Pfizer’s development pipeline was published as of November 4, 2025 and is available atwww.pfizer.com/science/drug-product-pipeline. It includes an overview of our research and a list of compounds in development with targeted indication and phase of development, as well as mechanism of action for some candidates in Phase 1 and all candidates from Phase 2 through registration.
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(b)Erbitux® is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC. We have exclusive rights to Braftovi in the U.S., Canada and certain emerging markets. Pierre Fabre has exclusive rights to commercialize Braftovi in Europe and Ono has exclusive rights to commercialize Braftovi in Japan. The December 2024 U.S. approval date reflects accelerated approval.
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(a)Erbitux® is a registered trademark of ImClone LLC. We have exclusive rights to Braftovi in the U.S., Canada and certain emerging markets. Pierre Fabre has exclusive rights to commercialize Braftovi in Europe and Ono has exclusive rights to commercialize Braftovi in Japan. The December 2024 U.S. approval date reflects accelerated approval.
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(c)Emblaveo is being developed in collaboration with AbbVie. AbbVie has the exclusive commercialization rights in the U.S. and Canada; Pfizer leads the joint development program and has commercialization rights in all other countries.
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(b)Emblaveo is being developed in collaboration with AbbVie. AbbVie has the exclusive commercialization rights in the U.S. and Canada; Pfizer leads the joint development program and has commercialization rights in all other countries.
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(f)Tivdak is commercialized in collaboration with Genmab A/S.
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(c)Tivdak is commercialized in collaboration with Genmab A/S.
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(g)Comirnaty is being developed and commercialized with BioNTech.
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(d)Comirnaty is being developed and commercialized with BioNTech. On August 27, 2025, the FDA approved the 2025-2026 formulation (i) for individuals 65 years of age and older and (ii) for individuals aged 5 to 64 years of age with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe COVID-19. Effective as of the same date, outstanding EUAs for the COVID-19 vaccine were revoked, including those for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age. The row relating to the application for the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 6 months through 4 years of age has been removed from the table above.
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(h) Adcetris is being developed and commercialized in collaboration with Takeda. Pfizer has commercialization rights for Adcetris in the U.S. and its territories and in Canada. Takeda has commercialization rights in the rest of the world.
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(e)Adcetris is being developed and commercialized in collaboration with Takeda. Pfizer has commercialization rights for Adcetris in the U.S. and its territories and in Canada. Takeda has commercialization rights in the rest of the world.
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•In the fourth quarter of 2023, we announced that we launched a multi-year, enterprise-wide cost realignment program that aims to realign our costs with our longer-term revenue expectations.
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(a)We have exclusive rights to Braftovi and Mektovi in the U.S., Canada and certain emerging markets. Pierre Fabre has exclusive rights to commercialize both
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products in Europe and Ono has exclusive rights to commercialize both products in Japan.