Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)

1 Merck Dr.
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100 (Map)
Phone: 908-423-1000
Fax: 908-735-1253
http://www.merck.com

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Overview

Merck makes medicines for a number of maladies, from stuffy noses and asthma to hypertension and arthritis. The pharmaceutical giant's top prescription drugs include asthma medication Singulair, anti-inflammatory Remicade, diabetes drug Januvia, hypertension fighters Cozaar and Hyzaar, and cholesterol combatants Vytorin and Zetia. In addition, Merck makes animal health pharmaceuticals, as well as childhood and adult vaccines for such diseases as measles, mumps, hepatitis, and shingles. The company's OTC drug and personal care offerings include Claritin allergy pills and Dr. Scholl's foot care products.

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Key financials for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)

Company Type Public (NYSE: MRK)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £29,726.0
1-Year Sales Growth 67.7%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £556.6
1-Year Net Income Growth (93.3%)
2010 Employees 94,000
1-Year Employee Growth (6.0%)
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Key people and executives for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)

Chairman Richard T. (Dick) Clark
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President, CEO, and Director Kenneth C. (Ken) Frazier
EVP and CFO Peter N. Kellogg
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