PHARMACEUTICAL
manufacturer Merck & Co has
reported a US$752 million dollar
dip in its second quarter net income
to US$752.4 million from US$1.56
billion in the corresponding period
last year.
Sales for the quarter however
were up to US$11.35b from
US$5.9b in 09.
Merck blamed its poorer-thanexpected
performance on costs
associated with restructuring
changes incurred through its buyout
of the Schering Plough
Corporation, as well as patent
expiries and a “challenging economy”.
The results have also prompted
Merck to review its full year profit
forecast, putting it between
US$45.4b and US$46.1b, down
US$300m from its April outlook.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 02 Aug 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 02 Aug 10
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