Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Pfizer Offers Free Lipitor, Viagra To Unemployed

Good morning, I’m Renee Montagne.
A move by the world’s biggest drug maker is already giving rise to stimulus jokes. Yesterday, Pfizer announced it would be giving away Viagra to those who’ve lost their jobs. It’s just one of over 70 widely used drugs the company will offer free to those who are newly jobless. Drugs like Lipitor and Celebrex bring in billions in profits. And the amount of good publicity that Pfizer’s goodwill gesture will bring in? Priceless.