Exhibit 99(a)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Carol Goodrich (973) 540-3620

Investor Relations Contact:
George Shields  (973) 540-6916
John Howarth    (973) 540-4874


WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY REVIEWING LIPITOR AGREEMENTS

WITH PFIZER INC


MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. November 15, 1999 -- Warner-Lambert
Company (NYSE:WLA) announced today that in light of actions
recently taken by Pfizer Inc relating to Warner-Lambert and
its pending business combination with American Home
Products, the Company is taking the following steps:

1) In order to determine what is in the best interests of
Warner-Lambert's shareholders, we are reviewing Pfizer's
actions and assessing the steps we should take in light of
any breaches of the Lipitor agreements determined to have
occurred as a result of such actions.  In recognition of
the significant enhancement to shareholder value which
could result, among the steps being considered by Warner-
Lambert is termination of its Lipitor agreements with
Pfizer.
2) We are also seeking to make public, for the benefit of
Warner-Lambert and Pfizer shareholders, confidential
information relating to the arrangements between Pfizer and
Warner-Lambert regarding Lipitor which Pfizer currently
possesses and is using to its advantage in connection with
its interest in acquiring Warner-Lambert.
3) In this regard, Warner-Lambert has requested Pfizer's
concurrence to the immediate public release of the Lipitor
Collaboration, International Collaboration, International
Co-Promotion, International License and Option Agreements.
In so doing, Warner-Lambert has not waived any right to
disclose any of such information if Pfizer refuses to
concur.

Warner-Lambert is a global company devoted to discovering,
developing, manufacturing, and marketing quality
pharmaceutical, consumer health care, and confectionery
products.  In 1999, its revenues are expected to exceed $12
billion and the company will invest more than $1.2 billion
in research and development.  It employs more than 43,000
people worldwide.


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