PFIZER INC. will spend about $5.4 billion to purchase Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) as the pharmaceutical giant continues to invest some of the cash influx reaped during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company said on Monday the acquisition would boost its capabilities in rare hematology. Global Blood makes Oxybryta tablets for treating sickle cell disease. Its sales reached about $195 million last year.

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