Merck & Co. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines that deliver true advances in patient care. It has pioneered groundbreaking medicines to treat disease, as well as discovered and developed new vaccines that can actually prevent it. But it is not enough to create medicines and vaccines. Since 1891, its commitment to scientific excellence has stood alongside two other guiding principles - ethics and integrity. Above all, Merck remains inspired by George W. Merck, who wanted his company to put patients first. That means getting medicines and vaccines to the people who need them, not just to those who can afford them. Merck does that through programmes both in the US and around the world.
While Merck values its heritage, it is focused on its future. As its business environment changes, Merck knows it has to change: it must - and is - effecting major, far-reaching change. |
