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Biotech / Medical : PFE (Pfizer) How high will it go? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: BigKNY3 who wrote (6139)	10/23/1998 11:40:00 PM
From: Anthony Wong	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9523

The Times: Viagra makers turn Britannia into love boat October 24 1998 Doctors treated to promotional bash on the former Royal Yacht, writes Gillian Harris AFTER being used by four royal couples as a floating honeymoon hideaway, the former Royal Yacht Britannia will have its romantic associations rekindled when it plays host to a conference organised by the manufacturers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra. The American company Pfizer has invited more than 150 doctors to dinner on board the yacht on Thursday in an attempt to sell them the drug which is available privately in this country and has also been sold on the black market. It is the third private function to be held on board Britannia, which underwent a £2.5 million refurbishment before it opened to the public as a tourist attraction, at Leith docks in Edinburgh, early last week. A spokesman for Forth Ports, which owns the yacht, said Pfizer was one of the first companies to book the dining suite and adjoining lounge for an undisclosed sum. "They have been planning this for some time," he said. The guests will gather along the corridor from the private bedrooms where the Royal Family and head of state, including the American President, Bill Clinton, slept. They are expected to be given a sales pitch from Pfizer before dinner which, will be provided by Le Bistro catering company. Britannia provided the romantic setting for the Prince and Princess of Wales's honeymoon in 1981. It was also used by Princess Anne and Mark Philips, the Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson and Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon. However the failure of all four marriages gave rise to the suggestion that the yacht was jinxed. The conference organisers hope that is not the case. Their current advertising campaign features a bride and her husband kissing with the caption: "Years ago he said I do - he still does." A spokesman for the company yesterday said that the conference on board Britannia was one of several being held in the United Kingdom. "As our adverts show, we are trying to focus on the fact that erectile dysfunction is not just a man's problem but a couple's problem. We are trying to address some of the misconceptions about Viagra," he said. Viagra was granted a licence in this country last month. Recent reports from the United States say that sales of Viagra have declined after men, who did not suffer erection problems, stopped using the drug when it did not enhance their performance. The British Medical Association is issuing doctors with advice about prescribing it. It is not available on the National Health Service but private practices are selling it for between £15 and £20 per tablet. Last night Brian Potter, a spokesman for the BMA in Scotland said: "I have not been asked to the conference and I don't know anyone who has but I am sure it will be an interesting evening." The Queen's thoughts on the subject are not known. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: "We really do not think the Queen would wish to comment." sunday-times.co.uk:80/news/pages/Times/frontpage.html?2383892

To: BigKNY3 who wrote (6139)	10/24/1998 12:11:00 AM
From: BiGx	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9523

BigKNY3, First, a big thank you for all your contributions to this board. I'm obviously happy at that way Pfizer has moved this past week. Following the trends pointed out in the Peabody report I see Pfizer as a leading price mover as the market moves up OR even if it just stabilizes. As money from institutions flows back, Pfizer will be among the leading growth stocks. Assuming stable Viagra sales (once the proper level is found in each market), continued strong growth in existing products and Celebrix, I see 130 by the time a split is announced and 150 by the time the split occurs next summer.