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April 5, 2011
Merck eyes Inspire

Drug maker Merck is looking to boost its eye care portfolio by acquiring a company focused on developing and commercializing ophthalmic products. The deal carries a cash value of about $430 million.

March 9, 2011
Merck seeks FDA approval for Saflutan

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an approval application from Merck for a drug to treat eye diseases, Merck said Wednesday.

February 4, 2011
Coppertone rolls out foaming lotion sunscreens

Coppertone, which is made by Merck's Consumer Care division, is gearing up for summer with its new foaming lotion sunscreens.

February 3, 2011
Study: Gardasil is effective in preventing genital warts among males

Merck’s vaccine for human papillomavirus is 89% effective in preventing genital warts in teenage boys and young men, according to a new study.

January 12, 2011
Merck to develop biosimilars with Parexel

Drug maker Merck and drug industry services organization Parexel International will work together to develop biosimilars, the two said Wednesday.

January 11, 2011
FDA accepts application for extended-release Janumet

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application for a drug to treat Type 2 diabetes made by Merck, the drug maker said Tuesday.

January 6, 2011
Merck's hepatitis C drug granted priority review by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration granted priority review to an approval application for a hepatitis C drug made by Merck, the drug maker said Thursday.

December 23, 2010
FDA approves Merck's Gardasil for prevention of anal cancer

Merck on Wednesday announced that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Gardasil [human papillomavirus quadrivalent (types 6, 11, 16 and 18) vaccine, recombinant] for the prevention of anal cancer in males and females 9 to 26 years of age.

December 2, 2010
Merck to acquire SmartCells

Merck announced on Thursday it has inked a deal to acquire an insulin maker.

November 30, 2010
Merck's president steps in as new CEO

The president of drug maker Merck now will fill an additional position at the company: CEO.

November 16, 2010
FDA advisory committee recommends expanded use of Gardasil

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has recommended expanded approval of a vaccine for...

November 16, 2010
Merck's cardiovascular drug improves cholesterol levels in patients during late-stage trial

Patients taking an investigational treatment for cardiovascular disease showed big improvements in cholesterol levels, according...

September 21, 2010
Drug offerings expand under Merck Helps programs

Merck is expanding its patient assistance program, the drug maker said Wednesday....

September 8, 2010
FDA approves expanded use of Saphris

Merck's supplemental drug applications for its atypical antipsychotic received approval from the Food and Drug...

August 23, 2010
Dr. Scholl's gives women a shoe break with Fast Flats

Merck Consumer Care on Tuesday announced the launch of Dr. Scholl's For Her Fast Flats,...

August 11, 2010
Merck, Sesame Workshop give consumers 'food for thought'

Merck has teamed up with the nonprofit educational organization behind "Sesame Street" to develop a...

August 1, 2010
Merck discloses Q2 earnings

Merck had global sales of $11.3 billion and profits of $752 million during second quarter...

April 20, 2010
MassBiologics grants licensing agreement to Merck for tetanus-diphtheria vaccine

A biotech developer owned by the University of Massachusetts Medical School has granted drug maker...

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