Merck will also donate more than $5 million in supplies and equipment to aid relief efforts in India Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that the company has entered into non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreements for molnupiravir with five established Indian generics manufacturers. Molnupiravir is an investigational oral antiviral agent currently being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of non-hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19. Merck is developing molnupiravir in collaboration with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. Merck has entered into these agreements to accelerate availability of molnupiravir in India and in other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) following approvals or emergency authorization by local regulatory agencies. “The scale of human suffering in India at this moment is devastating, and it is clear that more must be done to help alleviate it. These agreements, toward which we have been working as
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Phase 3 MOVe-OUT Study of Molnupiravir in Outpatients to Proceed, Phase 2/3 MOVe-IN Study in Hospitalized Patients Will Not Proceed Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics today provided an update on the clinical development program for molnupiravir (MK-4482/ EIDD-2801), an investigational orally available antiviral therapeutic. Based on a planned interim analysis of data from the Phase 2, dose-finding portion (Part 1) of two ongoing placebo-controlled Phase 2/3 trials evaluating molnupiravir administered twice a day for five days in outpatients (MOVe-OUT) and hospitalized patients (MOVe-IN) with COVID-19, and from a previously completed Phase 2a dose-ranging study in outpatients, the decision has been made to proceed with the Phase 3 portion (Part 2) of MOVe-OUT in outpatients with COVID-19, evaluating the 800 mg dose of molnupiravir twice daily. Data from MOVe-IN indicate that molnupiravir is unlikely to demonstrate a
The findings reported on a secondary objective to reduce time to negativity of infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus isolation from nasopharyngeal swabs from participants with symptomatic COVID-19 Primary and other secondary findings to be presented at an upcoming medical meeting Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, LP today announced preliminary results from Ridgeback’s Phase 2a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA of molnupiravir (EIDD-2801/MK-4482), an investigational oral antiviral agent. The companies today reported findings on one secondary objective from the Phase 2a study, showing a reduction in time (days) to negativity of infectious virus isolation in nasopharyngeal swabs from participants with symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, as determined by isolation in Vero cell line culture. These preliminary findings were presented
Sales Growth Reflects Continued Strength in Oncology, Including Initial Uptake of KEYTRUDA QLEX, and Animal Health, Plus Contributions From Launches Such as WINREVAIR Financial Highlights Total Worldwide Sales Were $16.6 Billion (5% Growth; 4% Growth ex-FX) KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX 1 Sales Were $8.4 Billion (5% Growth; 4% Growth ex-FX); Includes KEYTRUDA QLEX Sales of $463 Million WINREVAIR Sales Were $588 Million (75% Growth; 75% Growth ex-FX) Animal Health Sales Were $1.8 Billion (8% Growth; 5% Growth ex-FX) GAAP Loss per Share Was $0.54; Non-GAAP Loss per Share Was $0.13; GAAP and Non-GAAP Loss per Share Include a Charge of $2.31 per Share for the Acquisition of Terns Pipeline & Portfolio Highlights Received U.S. FDA Approval for LIPFENDRA (enlicitide), the First and Only Once-Daily Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor To Reduce LDL-C in Adults With Hypercholesterolemia Announced Positive Data From TroFuse-005 Trial Evaluating Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT) in Certain Patients With Advanced
Sales Growth Driven by Continued Strength in Oncology and Animal Health, Plus Increasing Contributions From Launches Total Worldwide Sales Were $16.3 Billion (5% Growth; 3% Growth ex-FX) KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX 1 Sales Were $8.0 Billion (12% Growth; 8% Growth ex-FX); Includes KEYTRUDA QLEX Sales of $128 Million WINREVAIR Sales Were $525 Million (88% Growth; 87% Growth ex-FX) Animal Health Sales Were $1.8 Billion (13% Growth; 6% Growth ex-FX) GAAP Loss per Share Was $1.72; Non-GAAP Loss per Share Was $1.28; GAAP and Non-GAAP Loss per Share Include a Charge of $3.62 per Share for the Acquisition of Cidara Presented New Data From Cardio-Pulmonary Pipeline at ACC.26, Including Positive Results From Phase 3 CORALreef AddOn Trial Received U.S. FDA Approval for IDVYNSO, a Once-Daily, Oral Treatment for Certain Adults With Virologically Suppressed HIV-1 Achieved Multiple Significant Regulatory and Clinical Milestones Across Oncology Pipeline Announced Agreement To Acquire Terns
Reports Strength in Oncology and Animal Health, Plus Increasing Contributions From WINREVAIR and CAPVAXIVE Fourth-Quarter Worldwide Sales Were $16.4 Billion (5% Growth; 4% Growth ex-FX) Fourth-Quarter GAAP EPS Was $1.19; Non-GAAP EPS Was $2.04; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Charge of $0.05 per Share for the Acquisition of MK-8690 Sole Global Rights Full-Year Worldwide Sales Were $65.0 Billion (1% Growth; 2% Growth ex-FX) KEYTRUDA/KEYTRUDA QLEX Sales Were $31.7 Billion (7% Growth Both Nominally and ex-FX); Includes KEYTRUDA QLEX Sales of $40 Million WINREVAIR Sales Were $1.4 Billion CAPVAXIVE Sales Were $759 Million GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Were $5.2 Billion (39% Decline Both Nominally and ex-FX) Animal Health Sales Were $6.4 Billion (8% Growth; 9% Growth ex-FX) Full-Year 2025 GAAP EPS Was $7.28; Non-GAAP EPS Was $8.98; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include Charges of $0.20 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions Announced Positive Late-Stage Trial Results From 18
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA Announces Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Total Worldwide Sales Were $17.3 Billion, an Increase of 4% From Third Quarter 2024; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 3% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 10% to $8.1 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 8% WINREVAIR Sales Were $360 Million; Growth of 141% Both Nominally and Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange CAPVAXIVE Sales Were $244 Million GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Declined 24% to $1.7 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Declined 25% Animal Health Sales Grew 9% to $1.6 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 7% GAAP EPS Was $2.32; Non-GAAP EPS Was $2.58; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Charge of $0.10 per Share for Milestone Payment to LaNova for Technology Transfer for MK-2010 Received FDA Approval of KEYTRUDA QLEX Injection for Subcutaneous Use Across All Solid Tumor Indications for KEYTRUDA Presented New Research Across More Than 20 Types of Cancer and Multiple Treatment Settings at ESMO Congress
Merck Announces First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Total Worldwide Sales Were $15.5 Billion, a Decrease of 2% From First Quarter 2024; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 1% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 4% to $7.2 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 6% WINREVAIR Sales Were $280 Million Animal Health Sales Grew 5% to $1.6 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 10% GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Declined 41% to $1.3 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Declined 40% GAAP EPS Was $2.01; Non-GAAP EPS Was $2.22 Presented Compelling Data From a Diverse Range of Programs, Including: Phase 3 Trial of Subcutaneous Pembrolizumab With Berahyaluronidase Alfa Phase 3 ZENITH Trial of WINREVAIR for the Treatment of Adults With PAH (WHO Group 1) Functional Class III or IV at High Risk of Mortality Phase 3 Trials Evaluating Investigational, Once-Daily, Oral Two-Drug Regimen of Doravirine/Islatravir for the Treatment of Adults With Virologically Suppressed HIV-1 Infection Expanded
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Merck Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results
Fourth-Quarter Worldwide Sales Were $15.6 Billion, an Increase of 7% From Fourth Quarter 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 9% Fourth-Quarter GAAP EPS Was $1.48; Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.72; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Charge of $0.23 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions Full-Year Worldwide Sales Were $64.2 Billion, an Increase of 7% From Full Year 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 10% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 18% to $29.5 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 22% WINREVAIR Sales Were $419 Million Animal Health Sales Grew 4% to $5.9 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 8% GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 Sales Declined 3% to $8.6 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Declined 2% Full-Year 2024 GAAP EPS Was $6.74; Non-GAAP EPS Was $7.65; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Net Charge of $1.28 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions In the Fourth
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Merck Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total Worldwide Sales Were $16.7 Billion, an Increase of 4% From Third Quarter 2023; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Growth Was 7% KEYTRUDA Sales Grew 17% to $7.4 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 21% WINREVAIR Sales Were $149 Million; U.S. Launch of WINREVAIR Gaining Momentum; Received Approval in the EU Animal Health Sales Grew 6% to $1.5 Billion; Excluding the Impact of Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 11% GAAP EPS Was $1.24; Non-GAAP EPS Was $1.57; GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS Include a Net Charge of $0.79 per Share Related to Certain Business Development Transactions Achieved Significant Milestones in Vaccine Programs CAPVAXIVE Recommended by the CDC’s ACIP for Pneumococcal Vaccination in Adults 50 Years of Age and Older Presented Positive Results From Clinical Studies Evaluating Clesrovimab (MK-1654), an Investigational RSV Preventative Monoclonal Antibody for Infants Entering Their First RSV Season Data Presented for Four Approved Medicines and Six
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