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Why Invest
Pfizer Inc. is a research-based, global biopharmaceutical company. We apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives through the discovery, development and manufacture of medicines and vaccines.
Our Purpose Blueprint
2022 Milestones
Advancing Our Strategy
8
Key regulatory approvals
13
Regulatory submissions
10
Pivotal study starts
Research & Development
110
assets in our current product pipeline (as of January 31, 2023)
Manufacturing
36
sites worldwide
Global footprint
83,300
employees
Commercial reach
>185
countries and territories where we sell our products
Returned
$9.0bn
to shareholders through cash dividends in 2022
Revenue
$100.3bn
Anticipate paying
a strong dividend in 2023
>1.3bn Patients treated
worldwide with our medicines and vaccines1
1 The Patients Treated metric is calculated from Pfizer and third-party datasets. Figures may be limited given the coverage provided by external sources (e.g. calendar duration, geographic & product coverage). Numbers are estimates and assume US-like product usage and in some cases use global volume, daily dosage and # of treatment days to facilitate calculations and to extend applicability for the Rest of World. Methodologies to calculate estimates may vary by product type given the nature of the product and available data. Patients taking multiple Pfizer products may be counted as multiple patients towards total. Numbers include Access & Affordability patient estimates. Historical estimates may periodically be subject to revision due to restatements in the underlying data source.
Values & Behaviors
Underpinned by our values & behaviors
Courage
Breakthroughs start by challenging convention-especially in the face of uncertainly or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence
We can only change patients' lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure outcomes.
Equity
Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy
We give ourselves to our work, and it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.