Merck Gets Trade Zone Nod to Whip Up Research Pills Faster
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC got the green light to make pharmaceutical products for research and development at their Rahway, New Jersey site inside Foreign-Trade Zone 49. This means they can speed up production with special trade benefits, helping them save money and work more efficiently. The approval was finalized in January 2025 after a smooth review process with no delays.
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