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STAT+: Merck discontinues a crucial antibiotic despite concerns over superbug resistance

In an unexpected move, Merck discontinued an important antibiotic from the U.S. market earlier this month, underscoring concerns about the commitment large pharmaceutical companies are willing to make to a field that is crucial to public health…

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ImpactNotable 45/100
Why it mattersMerck discontinues an important antibiotic.
RegionsUnited States
Published13 h ago (Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:45:43 GMT)
RetrievedTue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:51 GMT via rss
ClassifiedTue, 29 Sep 2026 05:08:04 GMT by mealissa:qwen2.5:14b
AuthorEd Silverman