what is pfizer

Pfizer is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes biopharmaceuticals. The company was established in 1849 in New York by two German entrepreneurs, Charles Pfizer and his cousin Charles F. Erhart. Pfizer prioritizes the health and well-being of people and the planet to deliver breakthroughs around the world in a responsible way. Pfizer’s commitment to ESG spans product innovation; equitable access and pricing; product quality and safety; diversity, equity, and inclusion; climate change; and business ethics. The company offers products to treat various conditions such as cardiovascular, metabolic and pain, women’s health, cancer, inflammation, immune disorders, and rare diseases. Pfizer sells its products through wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, individual provider offices, clinics, government agencies, and pharmacies. Pfizer has major manufacturing facilities in India, China, Japan, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Singapore, and the US.