Pfizer shares drop on Chantix research

Wed May 21, 2008 4:39pm EDT
 
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Pfizer Inc (PFE.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) fell 1.3 percent in trading after the bell on Wednesday, after U.S. researchers said data showed serious side effects with the company's smoking drug, Chantix.

Shares fell to $19.74 from its close of $20.01 on the New York Stock Exchange.

(Reporting by Kristina Cooke)

 

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