The following are highlights of recent awards and recognition for Merck's comprehensive approach to corporate responsibility.

• Global Recognition

  Access to Medicine

  Merck ranked No. 2 in the 2010 Access to Medicine Index, which assesses and ranks pharmaceutical companies on various criteria around global access to medicines. Merck ranked No. 1 in the category of product donations and philanthropy.

  Dow Jones Sustainability Index

  For the second year in a row, Merck has been placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, which is based on a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental, and social performance. The North America Index captures the leading 20 percent (in terms of sustainability) out of the largest 600 North America companies.

  FTSE4Good Index

  Merck is a FTSE4Good constituent member. The FTSE4Good Index Series has been designed to measure the performance of companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards.

  Corporate Responsibility Officer Magazine

  Merck ranked No. 17 on the magazine's 11th Annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. The list rates companies on their performance in seven key areas: environment, climate change, human rights, philanthropy, employee relations, financial and governance.

  Global 1000 Sustainable Performance Leaders

  Merck ranked first among the 1,000 companies by CRD Analytics, a provider of sustainability investment analytics whose methodology forms the basis of the NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability 50 Index. Companies are ranked according to financial, environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) key performance indicators.

  Chronicle of Philanthropy

  In its annual survey of philanthropic giving by U.S. corporations, the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked Merck third in corporate donations of cash and product among some of the country's largest corporations.

  Scrip Awards

  Merck/MSD was presented with two prestigious awards, including the selection of Merck Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer Richard Clark as "Executive of the Year 2010" and the "Best Partnership Alliance Award." MSD and AstraZeneca won the Scrip Award in the category "Best Partnership Alliance" for their novel combination anticancer regimen. The Scrip Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector and are designed to recognize excellence and achievement within the industry.

• Employees

  DiversityInc

  Merck ranked No. 13 in DiversityInc's annual list of the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity," marking it the company's eighth consecutive appearance on the list.

  Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

  Merck scored 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index, which rates companies on a scale of 0 to 100 percent.

  The New Jersey Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

  Merck was awarded the Pro Patria Award for exceptional corporate leadership practices and personnel policies that support employees in these military branches. The NJCESGR is a Department of Defense volunteer organization that provides free education and consultation for employers of the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.

  The New Jersey Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (NJCESGR)

  Legacy Schering-Plough received the Above and Beyond Award for the fourth time for dedication to members of the National Guard and Reserve mobilized for duty, and for exceeding federal laws by continuing to pay salary and benefits to employees serving on involuntary active duty. The NJCESGR is a Department of Defense volunteer organization that provides free education and consultation for employers of the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.

  Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

  Merck was selected to be one of 15 employers out of 2,500 nominations submitted to be honored by the President and Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

  U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC)

  Merck received a 25th Anniversary Plaque of Recognition for being a stalwart supporter and partner with the USPAACC's mission to open doors to professional and educational opportunities for Asian Americans and their partners in corporate America, government and the small and minority business community.

  Working Mother Magazine

  Merck was named to "Working Mother 100 Best Companies' list. The company earned this distinction by outscoring hundreds of applicants on its extensive survey of benefits, women's issues and advancement, childcare, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and company culture, both in terms of access and usage companywide.

  National Institute of Woman

  MSD in Mexico achieved Gender Equality Model Certification from the National Institute of Woman.

  iSixSigma's Best Places to Work List

  Merck ranked 4th place on iSixSigma magazine's Best Places to Work list. To earn a spot on this list, iSixSigma looks at how well companies foster a supportive culture for Six Sigma, develop their Six Sigma talent through leadership and other training, offer career advancement opportunities for Six Sigma alumni, and provide competitive pay as well as excellent rewards and recognition.

  Chamber of Commerce

  The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce named Cherokee Pharmaceuticals 2010 "Business of The Year." The award was presented to the Cherokee plant, located in Riverside, Pennsylvania in recognition of its significant contribution to the region. In addition to driving economic development, the plant was recognized for its community and educational outreach initiatives, including community service through employee volunteerism and financial grants and donations to local non-profit organizations.

  The Garden State Equality (New Jersey)

  The Garden State Equality civil rights organization, which supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, presented legacy Schering-Plough with the 2010 Corporate Equality Award for the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

  Families and Work Institute (FWI)

  FWI presented Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer Richard Clark with its 2010 Work Life Legacy Award. Mr. Clark was recognized for his leadership in driving and expanding work-life efforts at Merck.

  National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)

  Merck and legacy Schering-Plough were listed among the NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women. The NAFE list recognizes American corporations that have moved women into top executive positions and created a culture that identifies, promotes and nurtures successful women.

  National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) New Jersey Chapter

  Legacy Schering-Plough received the NBMBAA 2009 Corporate Partner Award for its support of the NBMBAA's Annual Conference & Exposition, employment network, programs and services, as well as other New Jersey chapter initiatives.

• Environmental Sustainability

  U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star

  The EPA recognized Merck with the 2010 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for continued efforts to protect the environment through energy efficiency. Merck, an Energy Star partner since 2004, has been recognized by the EPA for five consecutive years—twice as Partner of the Year and now for the third time for Sustained Excellence.

  U.S. EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge

  Merck and Codexis were jointly awarded the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for developing a novel biocatalytic method for the synthesis of sitagliptin. The Awards are presented annually to recognize new technologies that help prevent pollution by reducing or eliminating hazardous waste in industrial production.

• Access to Health

  2010 World Vaccine Congress

  RotaTeq^® [rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent] received the Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for the Best Prophylactic Vaccine during the World Vaccine Congress. RotaTeq^®, approved to prevent rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children, was recognized for its unique design, safety and efficacy data from clinical trials, as well as data from its routine clinical use in the United States.

  2010 World Vaccines Congress

  Merck was awarded with the annual Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Award for the Best Vaccine Partnership/Alliance/License. The award acknowledged the company's collaboration with the Wellcome trust in creating the MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories. The annual award recognizes the outstanding achievements of vaccine innovators and diverse stakeholders across the global industry.

  Pharmaceutical Marketing Excellence Awards

  MSD in the United Kingdom was awarded two top honors at the Pharmaceutical Marketing Excellence Awards recognizing marketing innovation in the European pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. A Pharmaceutical Marketing Excellence Award is acknowledged throughout the European pharmaceutical and life science industries as a prestigious honor with its rigorous judging criteria and focus on marketing programs that deliver clear benefits to stakeholders.

  Prix Galien USA 2010 Award

  RotaTeq^® Merck's vaccine for rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children, received the Prix Galien USA 2010 Award for Best Biotechnology Product. The Prix Galien award recognizes the pharmaceutical industry's outstanding achievement in the development of new medicines.

  Walmart Supplier Summit

  Merck Consumer Care's DR. SCHOLL'S^® Custom Fit^™ Orthotic kiosk received the Spark Award at the Walmart Supplier Summit recognizing the most successful product innovation of the year in all consumables categories. The honor covers all grocery, perishable, health/wellness and personal care products available at Walmart, the world's largest retailer.

  Healthcare Distribution Management Association

  Merck Consumer Care was honored with the prestigious Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA) from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). The award honored Merck for developing innovative, results-oriented business practices that strengthened distributor member partnerships and benefit the entire healthcare supply chain. This is the third year in row that Merck Consumer Care has received this award.

• Ethics & Transparency

  Council of Ethics and Transparency of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Mexico

  MSD in Mexico was one of two companies to receive the Company with Transparent Practices Award. This award is give to companies that prove they comply with the policies and provisions of the Code of Good Promotion Practices of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Mexico.

  Corporate Responsibility Magazine

  Merck ranked No. 3 in the magazine's inaugural Best Corporate Citizens in Government Contracting List. The list measures the transparency and accountability of publicly traded companies serving in the U.S. government and reviews companies in seven areas: Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights, Philanthropy, Employee Relations, Financial Performance and Governance.

  New Jersey State Government

  Merck's Legal Department was named the 2010 New Jersey State Governor's Jefferson Awards group recipient. The New Jersey State Governor's Jefferson Awards were established to honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service.