Merkley Joins Abbott Labs Roster

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NEW YORK Merkley + Partners has joined Abbott Laboratories’ roster of agencies with responsibility for creative duties on three anti-cholesterol drugs, sources said.

Sources identified the drugs as Simcor, Niaspan and Trilipix. Merkley is said to have landed the business after a review. Annual account billings are estimated at $70 million.

It was not immediately clear who the incumbent was. The Omnicom Group agency did not return calls. Abbott declined to comment, saying through a representative that “it’s not Abbott’s practice to comment on our marketing strategies, vendors or potential vendors.”

Past major media spending behind the drugs has been modest.

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