Merck is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Merck offers several programs to give individuals greater access to the medicines they need:
- Information on the Merck Patient Assistance Program can be found at www.merckhelps.com or by calling 800-727-5400.
- The Merck Prescription Discount Program offers patients savings on many Merck medicines, regardless of age or income. More information is available at www.merckhelps.com or by calling 800-50-MERCK.
- NEW Merck's Guide to Affordable Medicine provides information for consumers on how to navigate the various government and private programs that offer medicines at a discount or for free. To receive a free copy, call 888-MERCK-38 or visit www.merckhelps.com.
Merck provides accurate, unbiased, convenient health care information free online, including:
- The Merck Manual — Second Home Edition, an easy-to-understand reference on general health issues, is available at www.merck.com.
- MerckSource.com is a broad-based medical Web site that provides patients with information to help them partner with their doctors.
- NEW Your Health Now is a health magazine powered by information and insights from The Merck Manuals, the world's most widely used medical reference books. Your Health Now is available free online at www.YourHealthNow.com.
Merck's 2004-05 Corporate Responsibility Report is now available online. More information about corporate responsibility at Merck is available at www.merck.com/cr.
