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The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise, the AMR Action Fund looks to overcome key barriers of late-stage antibiotic development

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Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

It’s time to take action to slow the advance of AMR – but we cannot do it alone. By Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, associate vice president, Global Policy, Communications & Population Health

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Next: Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

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Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

Since their development, antibiotics have transformed health care and saved countless lives globally. But rising levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) make current antibiotics less effective. There’s no single or simple solution to the complex problem of AMR, but we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources alongside our partners to get much-needed antibiotics to those […]

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The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

As antibiotic-resistant infections continue to rise, the AMR Action Fund looks to overcome key barriers of late-stage antibiotic development

Read more

Next: The impending “slow tsunami” of antimicrobial resistance

Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

It’s time to take action to slow the advance of AMR – but we cannot do it alone. By Jenelle Krishnamoorthy, associate vice president, Global Policy, Communications & Population Health

Read more

Next: Working together to create a sustainable market for antibiotics

Read more

Next:

Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

Since their development, antibiotics have transformed health care and saved countless lives globally. But rising levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) make current antibiotics less effective. There’s no single or simple solution to the complex problem of AMR, but we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources alongside our partners to get much-needed antibiotics to those […]

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Next: Addressing antibiotic resistance is more critical than ever. Here’s why.

Public policy documents

Access & affordability

Access to investigational medicines

Access to our vaccines

Charitable product donations

Intellectual property and access to medicines in the developing world

Medicines patent pool

Pricing and position statement

Regulatory data protection

Innovation

Establishing effective systems for early resolution of IP disputes in pharmaceuticals

Health technology assessment and comparative effectiveness research

Patent term extensions

Real world evidence: Standards for scientific excellence and public trust in scientific decision making

Public health issues

Biosimilars and originator biologics

Counterfeiting of medical products

Delivering on our commitments: Merck's actions to address antimicrobial resistance

Global antimicrobial resistance action plan

Pharmaceuticals in the environment

Responsible disposal of medicines

Supply chain security-global product serialization

Water stewardship

Transparency & responsible behavior

California supply chains act

Clinical trial ethics

Conflict minerals

Conflict minerals report

Direct-to-consumer advertising

Global tax strategy

Independent Expenditures

Sharps management plan - CalRecycle

Trade Association Dues

Use of medicine in capital punishment

Transparency disclosures