Simply Wall St.·Wed, Aug 5, 6:09 PM
Merck (MRK) Is Racing Beyond Keytruda As Its Biggest Patent Cliff Nears
Merck (NYSE:MRK) is approaching a major patent cliff for cancer drug Keytruda from 2028. The company is increasing acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its portfolio beyond oncology. Merck is building pipelines in areas such as hematology, infectious diseases, cardiopulmonary, vaccines, and obesity. For investors watching large pharmaceutical companies, Merck sits at an important turning point. Keytruda has been a central product for years, and the upcoming patent expirations put more...
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