Company Profile
- Official Name: Merck & Co., Inc.
- Founded: 1891
- Headquarters: Rahway, New Jersey, United States
- Company Type: Healthcare company
- Primary Focus: Prescription medicines and vaccines
- Global Presence: International
About Merck & Co.
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in the United States in 1891 by George Merck, the company has developed into a major producer of prescription medicines and vaccines.
The company researches, develops and delivers medicines, vaccines and biologic therapies across multiple areas of healthcare. Its portfolio includes treatments for serious diseases as well as preventive vaccines, supported by a broad research and development pipeline.
Merck & Co. should not be confused with the separate German company Merck KGaA. Outside the United States and Canada, Merck & Co. operates under the name MSD.
Medicine & Product Information
Major Therapeutic Areas:
Oncology, infectious diseases, vaccines and other major areas of prescription medicine.
Medicines associated with this company:
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