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[Merck & Co., Inc.](/topic/$mrk)

### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:$mrk/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/$mrk/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XX%  
**Daily Average**: XX%  
**1 Week**: XX% +9%  
**1 Month**: XX% -X%  
**6 Months**: XX% +13%  
**1 Year**: XX% +21%  
**1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-02-22  
**1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-01-14  

**Most Supportive Themes**
- **Keytruda Approval and Subcutaneous Formulation:** (25%) Positive sentiment around the FDA approval of Keytruda's new subcutaneous formulation, offering more convenient administration.
- **Merck Foundation Initiatives:** (15%) Appreciation for Merck Foundation's programs focused on healthcare capacity, girl education, and women's empowerment.
- **Ivermectin's Development:** (5%) Recognition of Merck's role in developing Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic diseases.
  
**Most Critical Themes**
- **UK Investment Cuts:** (30%)  Concerns over Merck's decision to scrap a UK research facility and reduce investments due to unfavorable policies.
- **Vaccine Safety Concerns:** (20%)  Criticism and skepticism regarding vaccine safety, particularly the HPV vaccine Gardasil, and alleged suppression of data.
- **Pharma Industry Criticism:** (10%)  General distrust and criticism of the pharmaceutical industry, including Merck, regarding pricing, marketing practices, and alleged misconduct.
  
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