Abbott Labs Company Description
Filling baby bottles and soothing aching joints are a habit for Abbott. Abbott Laboratories is one of the US's top health care products makers. The company's pharmaceuticals include HIV treatment Norvir, rheumatoid arthritis therapy Humira, and obesity drug Meridia. Its nutritional products division makes such well-known brands as Similac infant formula and the Ensure line of nutrition supplements. Abbott also makes diagnostic instruments and tests, including the FreeStyle diabetes care line, as well as vascular and ocular medical devices. Its animal health division offers wound care, nutritional supplements, and IV supplies. The company sells its products in about 130 countries through affiliates and distributors.
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