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Robust evidence of the clinical benefit of WINREVAIR demonstrated in the STELLAR and ZENITH studies resulted in a loss of clinical equipoise in the HYPERION study January 30, 2025 06:45 AM Eastern Standard Time RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today the Phase 3 HYPERION […]
WINREVAIR is the first activin signaling inhibitor therapy for PAH approved in Europe RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the European Commission (EC) has approved WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept), in combination with other pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) therapies, for the treatment of PAH in adult […]
If approved by the European Commission, WINREVAIR will be the first activin signaling inhibitor therapy for PAH in Europe, offering a new treatment option for certain adults with this rare, progressive disease Milestone highlights Merck’s focus on global filings to expand access to WINREVAIR and commitment to patients living with PAH June 28, 2024 06:53 […]
RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for priority review a new Biologics License Application (BLA) for sotatercept, Merck’s novel investigational activin signaling inhibitor, for the treatment of adult patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) […]
Exploratory post-hoc analysis of STELLAR shows potential of sotatercept to improve cardiovascular function Interim results from SOTERIA open-label extension study represent longest safety and efficacy analysis of sotatercept to date; safety profile of sotatercept consistent with previous studies and efficacy improvements maintained after one year of therapy Nine Merck-sponsored abstracts in PAH featured at European […]
MK-0616 was generally well tolerated and reduced LDL-C across all dose levels compared to placebo Merck plans to start Phase 3 pivotal study in the second half of 2023 RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced results from the Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating MK-0616, […]
Third-Quarter Results Reflect Sustained Strong Business Momentum Across Key Growth Drivers as Well as Investment and Progress in the Pipeline Third-Quarter 2022 Worldwide Sales Were $15.0 Billion, an Increase of 14% From Third-Quarter 2021; LAGEVRIO Sales Were $436 Million; Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO Was 10%; Growth Excluding LAGEVRIO and the Impact From Foreign Exchange Was 14%; […]
Phase 2 Study of MK-2060 Currently Ongoing in People with End-Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Merck, (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Merck’s investigational anticoagulant therapy MK-2060 for the reduction in […]
Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results Reflect Continued Strong Business Momentum and Operational Strength Fourth-Quarter 2021 Worldwide Sales From Continuing Operations Were $13.5 Billion, an Increase of 24% From Fourth-Quarter 2020; Excluding the Impact From Foreign Exchange, Sales Grew 23%; Includes $952 Million of Molnupiravir Sales Fourth-Quarter 2021 GAAP EPS From Continuing Operations was $1.51; Fourth-Quarter 2021 […]
KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Acceleron Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: XLRN). “This is an important and strategic opportunity for our company to continue growing our cardiovascular portfolio and pipeline, that builds on our long and proud legacy in […]
