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Merck & Co., Inc. Company Profile
The new Merck (formerly Schering-Plough) makes medicines for a number of ailments, from stuffy noses and asthma to hypertension and arthritis. The pharmaceutical giant's top prescription drugs include asthma medication Singulair, anti-inflammatory Remicade, hypertension fighters Cozaar and Hyzaar, and cholesterol combatants Vytorin, Zetia, and Zocor. The company also makes animal health pharmaceuticals, as well as childhood and adult vaccines for such diseases as measles, mumps, hepatitis, and shingles. Its OTC drug and personal care offerings include Claritin allergy pills and Dr. Scholl's foot care products. The company completed a reverse merger with the old Merck in 2009 and took on the Merck name.
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Contact Information
Address: 1 Merck Dr.
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
Phone:908-423-1000
Fax:908-735-1253
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):18502.00 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):45.80%
Employees (2008):51,000
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-7.30%)
Key People
Chairman, President, and CEO: Richard T. (Dick) Clark
EVP and CFO: Peter N. Kellogg
Media Contact, Scientific Affairs, R&D, and Licensing and Pa: Ian McConnell
Industry Information
Sector: Healthcare
Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Major
Top Competitors
Bayer AG (bayry.pk)
GlaxoSmithKline plc (gsk)
Pfizer Inc. (pfe)
 


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