 Pharmaceuticals business sector Merck develops, manufactures and markets innovative prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter products. 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 help prevent disease and relieve minor complaints. |
 Chemicals business sector Merck offers a 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, drugs and cosmetics. Top quality, diversity as well as a customer-centric approach to research and product development along with extensive service 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 – indications mainly treated by specialists. Our research activities focus on Oncology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Fertility, Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases, and Endocrinology. |
Liquid Crystals division Close cooperation in development and production of liquid crystals (LC) with the world’s leading display manufacturers has made Merck the global leader in this market. Modern life would be hard to imagine without LC displays. Merck is technology leader and continually invests in research for these and new technologies, e.g. OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) or chemicals for energy-efficient lighting. |
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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. Our portfolio includes, for example, effect pigments, cosmetic actives, reagents and test kits. |