Merck & Co. research and development (R&D) expenses
R&D expenses of Merck & Co. 2006-2021
Amounts are in $ millions.
| Year | R&D Expenses ($m) |
| 2021 | $12,245 |
| 2020 | $13,397 |
| 2019 | $9,724 |
| 2018 | $ 9,752 |
| 2017 | $ 10,339 |
| 2016 | $ 10,261 |
| 2015 | $ 6,796 |
| 2014 | $ 7,290 |
| 2013 | $ 7,503 |
| 2012 | $ 8,168 |
| 2011 | $ 8,467 |
| 2010 | $ 11,111 |
| 2009 | $ 5,845 |
| 2008 | $ 4,805 |
| 2007 | $ 4,883 |
| 2006 | $ 4,783 |
In 2021, the research and development expenses of Merck and Co were $12,245 million compared to $13,397 million in 2020.
Merck & Co spent $9,724 million on research and development in 2019 compared to $9,752 million in 2018.
The research and development expenses of Merck & Co was $9.8 billion in 2018 compared to $10.34 bilion in 2017.