Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals of Canada is a joint venture between two of the world's largest healthcare companies.

The company combines the clinical research and development capabilities of Merck & Co. with the consumer marketing and sales expertise of Johnson & Johnson to market value - added consumer non-prescription pharmaceutical products.

The company was established in 1996 and is based in Guelph , Ontario, Canada at the McNeil Consumer Healthcare facility. The joint venture utilizes the resources of both parent companies with dedicated staff in marketing, regulatory and finance functions. Internationally, there are Johnson & Johnson • Merck joint ventures in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.