How much money does Viagra (sildenafil) bring in for Pfizer?
Pfizer’s sales figures for Viagra depend on the reporting period and whether you mean worldwide branded Viagra, total sildenafil revenue, or the broader “Viagra (sildenafil)” category. The information you’ll see publicly is usually aggregated into Pfizer’s financial reporting and is not always broken out as a single line item by brand in every filing.
If you share the year (or quarter) you’re looking for and whether you mean “Viagra brand” specifically, I can help you pinpoint the exact number and where it appears in Pfizer’s reporting.
Is Viagra still a big part of Pfizer’s revenue?
Viagra remains one of Pfizer’s best-known products, but over time its contribution has shifted as patents, competition (including generics), and Pfizer’s other launches changed Pfizer’s overall revenue mix.
Because sildenafil has faced generic competition for years, brand-level sales typically trend differently from overall drug-class demand.
Who makes Viagra now, and how does that affect “Viagra sales”?
After exclusivity ends, generic manufacturers sell sildenafil products, which can reduce branded Viagra market share even if demand for sildenafil stays strong. That means “Viagra sales” (brand Pfizer) can differ from “sildenafil sales” (including generics).
What’s the current patent/exclusivity situation for Viagra?
Patent and exclusivity details matter because they determine how long Pfizer can sell the brand without generic competition and how quickly the market shifts once barriers fall.
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent-related and exclusivity information across many drug products, and can help you check what is expiring or already expired for sildenafil/Viagra. You can use it as a reference point here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Why do some sources report different “Viagra sales” numbers?
Different sites may report:
- Pfizer brand Viagra revenue (what Pfizer books as “Viagra”)
- Total sildenafil revenue (including generics)
- Country-level sales vs worldwide totals
- Sales vs prescriptions or units
That’s why two “Viagra sales” articles can cite different figures while both being correct for different definitions.
What do you want: sales numbers, stock impact, or market trend?
If you tell me one of these, I’ll tailor the answer:
1) The latest quarter/year Pfizer reported Viagra sales, or
2) Viagra’s sales trend over several years, or
3) Competitive context (generic penetration, major competitors), or
4) Patent/exclusivity timeline for sildenafil/Viagra.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/