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Merck KGaA announces large job cuts

The drugs and life science company Merck has announced a program of cost savings and job losses in order to boost sales. Unions have reacted angrily to the move and will oppose the planned cuts.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Quebec receives multi-million dollar pharma investment

Montreal - Following a series of site closures and job losses within the pharmaceutical sector in Quebec, the drug giant Merck has announced a major multi-million dollar investment in the region, which involves partnerships with local universities.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Pharmaceutical giant Merck urged to withdraw ‘pig virus’ vaccine

The pharmaceutical giant Merck is being urged to recall a vaccine that is allegedly contaminated with parts of a lethal virus known to infect pigs.

In the Media by Andrew John - 1 comment

Long Term Fosamax Use May Cause Brittle Bones in Some Women

Mounting evidence is suggesting that using Fosamax, a popular drug prescribed to women suffering from osteoporosis, for more than five years may be causing brittle bones that are more susceptible to fractures in some women

In the Media by Bill Lindner

Lawyers Filing Suit - Gardasil Has Suspected Link To Paralysis, Brain Damage & Death

Fed's are probing into records of over 8,000 adverse events reported since the 2006 FDA approval of the Merck vaccine touted as an HPV cancer preventative. Side effects reported include paralysis, immune system disorders and a record of 18 possible deaths

In the Media by Pamela Jean - 12 comments

Drug Manufacturer Merck Recalls 1 Million Doses Of Childhood Vaccine

The Hib Vaccine, given to infants beginning at the young of two months, is being recalled due to potential contamination. Testing in a Merck plant in Pennsylvania found a sterilization problem, prompting the massive recall. Parents are told not to worry.

In the Media by Pamela Jean - 18 comments

Merck suspends lobbying for vaccine

Merck & Co. is immediately suspending its lobbying campaign to persuade state legislatures to mandate that adolescent girls get the company's new vaccine against cervical cancer as a requirement for school attendance, the company said late Tuesday.

In the Media by RobotGod - 3 comments