Pfizer Inc. 8K -April 7, 2005

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report: April 7, 2005
Date of earliest event reported: April 7, 2005

PFIZER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-3619
13-5315170
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

235 East 42nd Street
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)

 
10017
(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(212) 573-2323

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 7, 2005, Pfizer Inc. issued a press release concerning new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling for Celebrex and all other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs and concerning its agreement to suspend sales of Bextra pending further discussions with the FDA. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits    
(c) Exhibits    
Exhibit 99 Press Release of Pfizer Inc. dated April 7, 2005  

 

SIGNATURE

Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the authorized undersigned.

   
PFIZER INC.
     
   
By: /s/ Margaret M. Foran
Margaret M. Foran
   
Title: Vice President-Corporate
Governance and Secretary
Dated: April 7, 2005    

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description
   
99

Press Release of Pfizer Inc. dated April 7, 2005.