If you're looking for great dividend stocks, big pharma should be on your list. But some huge drugmakers can also provide plenty of growth over the long run, too.

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Merck (NYSE: MRK) rank as two of the biggest of the big pharma stocks. Are these stocks only suited for dividend investors, or are they worthy of consideration by other investors as well? And which stock is the better pick? Here's what you need to know about how Pfizer and Merck compare on several key fronts.

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