Merck & Co. - Patient Assistance Programs

Patient Assistance Programs

Merck & Co. was one of the first American pharmaceutical companies to offer assistance to those unable to afford its medications, beginning a program in the 1950s. Currently, Merck & Co. offers 7 patient assistance programs, each with specific eligibility requirements.

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