Merck plays a major role in the global pharmaceutical industry as it carries out its mission to discover, develop and provide innovative products and services that save and improve lives around the world. Its diverse offerings encompass prescription pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products.
In Canada, Merck Canada Inc. markets more than 350 prescription pharmaceuticals and animal health products. It is a leader in or achieving leadership status in the areas of cardiovascular, diabetes, immunology, infectious diseases, oncology, respiratory, vaccines and women’s health. It is dedicated to serving the unmet medical needs of Canadians.
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Address: 16750 Route Transcanadienne, Kirkland, QC H9H 4M7, Canada
Tel.: +1 514-428-8600
Website: http://www.merck.ca
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