Pioneering Science to Save and Improve Lives

Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human and animal health, directly and through its joint ventures. The company's mission is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer and animal health products. Merck focuses its research on conditions including cancer, infectious diseases, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. The company has major research facilities located across the United States, Asia, Africa and Europe.