CLAIM #48702 · Pfizer Inc (PFE) · 2026Q1 earnings call · May 5, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2028
“We intend to advance 10 Phase III studies this year, and we are targeting a first approval in 2028 from a portfolio that includes ultra-long-acting peptides with the potential, if successful, developed and approved for competitive efficacy and tolerability with a differentiated monthly maintenance dosing schedule.”
Albert Bourla · CEO
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Look at: Number of Phase III studies initiated/advanced for the obesity portfolio (Metsera-related) during the current fiscal year
It came true if: Count of Phase III studies advanced >= 10 by end of the stated year
Where: Company pipeline disclosures / clinicaltrials.gov filings referenced in Pfizer press releases or quarterly earnings materials
In context
“and concentrated area of research and commercial focus and our Seagen acquisition is a central reason why. Since beginning -- since bringing the company to Pfizer, we have transformed our oncology organization, unifying our team, expanding our commercial portfolio and advancing a leading ADC platform. The 20% year-over-year operational revenue growth in the quarter of our Seagen products shows that we have made good progress in deepening our presence within the oncology community. We continue to strengthen physician engagement and drive greater recognition of the clinical value of our medicines. We are also executing with focus to maximize the value of our Metsera acquisition. This underpins the strategy intended to position Pfizer as a leader in the next generation of obesity therapies. We intend to advance 10 Phase III studies this year, and we are targeting a first approval in 2028 from a portfolio that includes ultra-long-acting peptides with the potential, if successful, developed and approved for competitive efficacy and tolerability with a differentiated monthly maintenance dosing schedule. The success we have achieved with Nurtec since our Biohaven acquisition shows the power of our leading field force and commercial capabilities at work. Nurtec contributed in the first quarter with 41% operational growth driven by robust demand and both -- for both acute and preventive migraine treatments. We continue to see a meaningful growth opportunity in the oral CGRP class of medicines for patients with migraine. Of course, 2026 is a pivotal year for R&D, and I'm pleased with our early progress this quarter. While we have a large active pipeline, we rely on a rigorous and disciplined approach to focus resources where we see the greatest potential. We are targeting approximately 20 pivotal study starts, 8 key data readouts and 4 regulatory decisions this year. Our critical R&D milesto”
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SEC filings for PFE ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.