Merck & Co., Inc., d.b.a. Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is an American multinational pharmaceutical company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Merck & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Alliances and Healthcare Services. The Pharmaceutical segment includes human health pharmaceutical and vaccine products marketed either directly by the company or through joint ventures.

Merck & Co.

Pharmaceutical

United States of America

The US pharmaceutical industry is a highly globalized industry, dominated by multinational companies that engage in significant business activity in many countries and whose products are distributed and marketed worldwide. The pharmaceutical industry is developing at an unusually rapid pace. The market for pharmaceuticals is growing persistently, and expenses for drugs will amount to $1.5 trillion globally by 2021. Together with Canada and Mexico, it represents the largest continental pharma market worldwide. Investments in biopharmaceutical innovation are driving contributions to the American economy and solidifying America’s role as a leader in medical innovation. The pharmaceuticals sector is forecasted to grow faster than any other market in the next five years with an emphasis on R&D.

Irvine

California

Kenilworth

New Jersey

10,001+ Employees

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