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Merck (MRK): recalls, EPA violations, clinical trials and Federal Register
Merck (MRK) beyond its filings: 2 recalls in the last 12 months (5 in five years, 1 Class I); 5 EPA-regulated facilities in violation, $43K in penalties over five years; 10 Federal Register documents in a year; 238 active clinical trials.
Latest recalls
- 2025-12-31 · FDA drug · Merck Emend (aprepitant) for oral suspension, 125 mg, Single-Dose Kit, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Merck Sharpe & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA, Manufactured
- 2025-12-31 · FDA drug · Noxafil Powdermix (posaconazole) for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension, 300 mg, 8 packets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Merck Sharp & Doohme LLC, Rahway,
- 2025-08-20 · FDA drug · Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets, 10mg, 30 Tablets in 3 Blister Cards per Carton, Each Blister Card contains 10 Tablets, Rx only, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway,
- 2022-04-13 · FDA drug · Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) tablets, 50 mg/500 mg, 14-count bottle, packaged as 2 bottles per carton , Sample-Not For Sale, Rx Only, Manufactured fo
- 2021-11-10 · FDA drug · Cubicin (daptomycin for injection), 500 mg per vial, Single-dose vial, Rx only. Manuf. for: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whiteh
EPA facilities in violation
| Facility (as registered) | City | Status | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME - KENILWORTH | Kenilworth, NJ | Violation Identified | $18K |
| MERCK-SHARP DOHME | Barceloneta, PR | Violation | — |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORPORATION | Durham, NC | Violation | — |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP | Rahway, NJ | Violation Identified | — |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP | West Trenton, NJ | Violation Identified | — |
Facilities in the EPA's ECHO register whose registered name matches the company's; a facility can belong to another business of the same name.
Merck's latest quarter
Merck, Q3 2026: revenue $18.1B (+5% year over year), operating margin 30.7%, net earnings $5.1B, operating cash flow $6.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Has Merck had any recalls?
5 recalls on file over five years from the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA; 2 in the last 12 months.
Has Merck been fined by the EPA?
The 46 EPA-regulated facilities on file under its name drew $43K in penalties over five years; 5 are in violation now.
How many clinical trials does Merck have?
238 active studies on ClinicalTrials.gov, 110 in phase 3.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.