Merck & CO on Keytruda leak: ‘Healthcare facilities responsible for used packaging’

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MSD, Merck & Co's international subsidiary, stated that healthcare facilities bear responsibility for disposing used Keytruda cancer drug packaging according to local regulations. The company said it lacks visibility into vial handling after delivery through legitimate supply chains. MSD has no tracking system ensuring single-use vials are disposed properly. The company assisted Delhi Police by testing seized samples at its Forensic Services Laboratory and providing results to authorities investigating counterfeit drugs.

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