GOVERNANCE & ETHICS
At Pfizer, we understand that good corporate governance is essential to our standing as a trusted member of society, and we conduct ourselves accordingly.
Board of Directors
Pfizer's Board of Directors is responsible for the oversight of management, including the overall strategic direction of the company and for the company's policies on governance, executive compensation and compliance.
Read more about our Board of Directors here.
Ethical Sales
and Marketing
We are committed to promoting our products responsibly, educating patients and providers about their appropriate use, and reporting about our business practices in a fashion that promotes transparency.
Read more about our Ethical Sales and Marketing here.
Direct-to-Consumer
Advertising in the U.S.
Our strict internal standards, going beyond compliance with the law, have been developed to ensure that the information we share with patients is scientifically sound, balanced, easy to understand and helpful in encouraging them to consult with a health care professional.
Read more about our Direct-to-Consumer Advertising here.
Compliance
We believe that compliance with all applicable laws is integral to our ability to serve society. We train colleagues extensively in compliance and have an organizational structure designed to ensure good oversight of our colleagues, vendors and business partners.
Read more about our Compliance here.
Disclosing Payment
to Health Care
Professionals
We do not pay health care professionals for prescribing our medicines or as an inducement for promoting our products. We believe it is appropriate and ethical to fairly compensate health care professionals for work they do on our behalf.
Read more about our Disclosing Payment to Health Care Professionals here.
Human
Rights
Pfizer strives to uphold human rights in all our business activities. We also work to advance human rights by working to improve the health of people around the world.
Read more about our Human Rights here.