3 Pfizer , U . S . A .
4 Merck & Co ., U . S . A .
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3 Pfizer , U . S . A .
Market cap : US $ 209.15 billion
4 Merck & Co ., U . S . A .
Market cap : US $ 165.73 billion
Merck has a long and rich history of working to improve people ’ s health and well-being . Through the years , researchers have helped to find new ways to treat and prevent illness — from the discovery of vitamin B1 , to the first measles vaccine , to cold remedies and antacids , to the first statins to treat high cholesterol .
As of August 2014 , Merck ’ s research and development effort has led to the U . S . FDA approval of 63 new drugs .
Pfizer has a leading portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention , as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas .
According to their site , “ Through working in partnership with everyone from patients to health care providers and managed care organizations to world governments and non-governmental organizations , our goal is to ensure that people everywhere have access to innovative treatments and quality health care .”
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