UK Watchdog Accuses Pfizer of Promoting ‘Unlicensed’ COVID Vaccine on Social Media

The PMCPA ruled that Pfizer has breached its regulatory code, including ‘bringing discredit’ on the pharmaceutical industry.

A vial and syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken on Jan. 11, 2021. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

A UK pharmaceutical watchdog said that Pfizer has breached its regulatory code five times, including “promoting an unlicensed medicine,” due to a social media post made by a Pfizer employee.

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) issued the ruling after receiving a complaint in February 2023 regarding a post on X that was made by a Pfizer employee in the United States.