Merck & Co is a global healthcare company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines. The company is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative research and is known for its focus on areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and immunology. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Merck actively engages in the discovery of new biologics and therapies, working to address some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. Through its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care, Merck plays a critical role in advancing public health and enhancing quality of life globally. Read More
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement to receive funds managed by Blackstone Life Sciences (“Blackstone”) for the development of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2), a protein found on the surface of various cancer cells. Merck is currently evaluating sac-TMT in 15 global Phase 3 clinical trials spanning six tumor types, including breast, endometrial and lung cancers.
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the company, through a subsidiary (Prometheus BioSciences), has reached an agreement with Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH (Falk) to discontinue an existing contract concerning co-development and co-commercialization rights in certain territories for MK-8690 (formerly PRA-052), and for Merck to assume full responsibility for the development program going forward. MK-8690 is an investigational anti-CD30 ligand monoclonal antibody being evaluated by Merck in an early-stage clinical trial.
The Merck Foundation announced today the launch of the Collaborative for Equity in Cardiac Care, a $22 million, five-year initiative aimed at enhancing access to high-quality, person-centered health care for people living with heart conditions in the U.S. Eleven organizations are receiving grants to support the development and implementation of evidence-informed, comprehensive programs to improve health outcomes in communities where access to timely care for cardiovascular disease is a challenge.
The biopharmaceutical industry is undergoing an immediate and profound transformation, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly compresses timelines, drastically reduces costs, and significantly enhances the precision of drug development from initial discovery to commercial manufacturing. This fundamental shift is giving rise to the "TechBio" era, where AI is no longer merely a supporting tool but the [...]
Thousand Oaks, CA – October 31, 2025 – Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), a leading biotechnology giant, has declared a quarterly dividend of $2.38 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. This significant announcement, made well in advance of the payment date, underscores the company's robust financial health and unwavering commitment to
San Francisco, CA – October 31, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the often-overlooked yet critical domain of excipient development. These "inactive" ingredients, which constitute the bulk of most drug formulations, are now at the forefront of an AI-driven innovation wave. By leveraging advanced [...]
The pharmaceutical industry is in the midst of a profound and rapid transformation, driven by the pervasive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). What was once a futuristic concept is, by late 2025, an established force, fundamentally reshaping drug development and operational workflows. This shift is not merely incremental but a comprehensive revolution, accelerating Research & [...]
Global pharmaceutical company Merck (NYSE:MRK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $17.28 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $64.75 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.58 per share was 9.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street saw a cautious tone on Thursday as major tech-heavy indexes edged lower, weighed down by mixed earnings from the mega-caps and the lingering impact of hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell th
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage : The global cancer-therapy landscape is undergoing a rapid evolution toward precision drug-delivery systems designed to boost efficacy, limit toxicity and elevate patient outcomes. Conventional oral and intravenous treatments continue to face significant challenges, chief among them low bioavailability and inadequate tumor targeting. These factors often limit the success of these treatments in clinical settings. Breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now addressing these obstacles, with growing support from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), along with other regulators for nanocarrier-based delivery technologies used in advanced therapeutics. This accelerating adoption highlights a broader shift across the industry: a race to optimize how medicines are transported, absorbed, and activated within the human body. Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) ( profile ) is at the forefront of this movement with its proprietary Deciparticle(TM) platform, designed to enhance both the bioavailability and therapeutic index of existing oncology drugs. By improving the performance of underutilized compounds, the technology could help redefine standards for cancer treatment. The company’s recent advancement of Sapu-003 into human trials reflects growing traction for this approach, demonstrating how next-generation delivery science can unlock new therapeutic value and reshape the future of oncology innovation. Oncotelic Therapeutics is committed to making a difference in the global oncology space, positioning itself as an innovator along with other companies working to make a difference in cancer treatment, including Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc . (NASDAQ: IOVA), Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and…
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Eisai today announced results from the Phase 3 LEAP-012 trial evaluating KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, in combination with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of patients with unresectable, non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, as monotherapy for the treatment of resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) as neoadjuvant treatment, continued as adjuvant treatment in combination with radiation therapy with or without concomitant cisplatin and then as monotherapy in adults whose tumors express PD-L1 with a Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥1. This approval marks the first and only anti-PD-1 treatment option for certain patients with resectable LA-HNSCC in the European Union (EU) and the third approval for KEYTRUDA in HNSCC in the EU.
