For more than 130 years, MSD (known as Merck & Co. in the United States and Canada) has brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. Today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Our legacy of inventing life-changing therapies continues to shape global healthcare, from our breakthrough with streptomycin that helped reduce tuberculosis deaths by nearly 50% by 1950, to our diverse pipeline addressing the world's most serious health concerns.
We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, guided by the philosophy that medicine is for the people, not for the profits. With one of the most diverse pipelines in our company's history, we follow the science where we can make the greatest difference—now and in the future. Our commitment extends beyond medicines to include MSD Animal Health, supporting the bond between people and pets, protecting public health, ensuring food safety, and increasing protein supplies worldwide through innovative veterinary solutions.