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Pharmaceuticals business sector Merck develops, manufactures and markets innovative prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter products. The Serono acquisition was completed in early January 2007 and the sale of the Generics business to Mylan closed in early October 2007. We develop therapies for high unmet medical needs. Through their targeted effect, these help patients to live a longer and better life. Our over-the-counter products can prevent disease and relieve minor complaints. |
Chemicals business sector Merck offers a very wide range of specialty chemicals for technologically sophisticated applications. Many of these are contained in products that people encounter in everyday life, such as mobile phones, televisions, automotive coatings and cosmetics. Top quality, diversity and a customer-centric approach to research and product development characterize our Chemicals business. |
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Merck Serono division  The product portfolio of this division includes leading prescription drugs such as the cancer drug Erbitux® and the multiple sclerosis treatment Rebif®. In addition, we offer therapies to treat infertility, growth disorders, cardiovascular or metabolic diseases, and psoriasis. The focus of our research activities is on Oncology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Fertility, Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases. |
Liquid Crystals division  Close cooperation in development and production of liquid crystals (LC) with the world’s leading display manufacturers has made Merck the number one company worldwide in this market of the future. Modern life would be hard to imagine without LC displays. In order to meet the growing demand, we continuously invest in research for customized LC mixtures and OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes). At the same time, we adapt our production capacities to the dynamic market development. |
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Consumer Health Care division  Many consumers trust a wide range of well-known over-the-counter brands that Merck develops, manufactures and markets in its Consumer Health Care division. The portfolio ranges from products for everyday health such as Bion®3, or Femibion®, which is specially for women, classic cold remedies such as the well-known brand Nasivin®, to products that strengthen the joints such as Seven Seas® JointCare and Kytta®. |
Performance & Life Science Chemicals division  Our specialty chemicals and our expertise in application technologies, quality assurance and approval processes have made us a successful supplier in key markets, in particular the food, optics, plastics, coatings, printing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Products and services from Merck are used throughout the entire process chain, from analysis, research and development, through to production and quality control. Our portfolio includes, for example, effect pigments, cosmetic actives, reagents and test kits. |