WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2020) — Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) president and CEO Stephen J. Ubl released the following statement:

“Today's historic news that Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine candidate for COVID-19 received emergency use authorization from the FDA is nothing short of a stunning scientific achievement. This is the first FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and represents an enormous milestone in our industry's efforts to end this pandemic. This safe, effective vaccine is a direct result of not only the around-the-clock efforts from researchers and scientists, but also the robust biopharmaceutical ecosystem that allowed for such an impressive display of nimble, smart work."

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