Merck reported $12.4 billion in revenue it never collected

Tuesday, July 9, 2002

NEW YORK -- Merck & Co. recorded $12.4 billion in revenue from its pharmacy benefits unit over the past three years even though the subsidiary never collected the money. The news sent company stock falling Monday.

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