We discover and develop medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. But that’s not enough if people can’t access them.

We know that not everyone who needs our medicines and vaccines can get them – whether because of an inability to see a doctor for a diagnosis or to pay for a needed treatment. This is why we work carefully to help ensure access to medicines, vaccines and healthcare on a global scale.

The size of Australia and the remoteness of many communities present unique challenges. In some cases it has led to Australians in rural areas having less access to healthcare compared to those in urban areas. As part of the overall response to this issue,MSD has developed a website for use by GPs in remote regions. The MSD Rural GP website provides access to resources such as online books, an online library, a facility to order starter packs and patient education materials, access to MSD patient support programs and an opportunity to share stories with peers. This is just one example of how MSD strives to ensure equal access to treatments – and healthcare – to all Australians.

In other parts of the world, the need to enable access to medicines and vaccines can be greater and even more complex. We have created numerous programs and public/private partnerships to help improve healthcare capacity and improve access to our products so all can benefit, wherever they live. Read more.