Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company dedicated to Advancing Wellness™ by developing, manufacturing and marketing products that improve the productivity, safety and efficacy of patient care.
Created from the core global hospital products business of Abbott Laboratories in April 2004, Hospira has a 70-year history of service to the hospital industry and is building its future from a strong foundation as one of the largest manufacturers of hospital products in the United States.
With approximately 13,000 employees and 14 manufacturing sites worldwide, Hospira has established long-standing customer relationships that span the "continuum of care" (hospitals, alternate site facilities, home healthcare providers, and long-term care facilities).
Major Businesses/Products: Hospira has a leading position in the manufacture and supply of a broad range of hospital products including:
Specialty injectables (including generic acute-care injectables and intensive care proprietary pharmaceuticals)
Medication delivery systems (including electronic infusion pumps and the Hospira MedNet™ software system)
Infusion therapy solutions/supplies
Critical care devices
Third-party contract manufacturing, which leverages Hospira's expertise in hospital injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing
Patient Safety and Leadership: Hospira is a pioneer in providing innovative medication management and healthcare worker safety solutions. Several recent initiatives have demonstrated leadership in this area.
To learn more about Hospira and our career opportunities, please visit www.hospira.com.
