Hospira, Inc.

Lake Forest, IL United States

  (NYSE: HSP)

Company Description

Hospira helps hospitals help the hurting. The company, a spinoff of drug manufacturer Abbott Laboratories, makes specialty injectable pharmaceuticals (primarily generics) and drug delivery equipment. Its medication delivery systems include drug pumps, infusion therapy devices, and related medication management software. Its injectable drugs include cardiovascular, anesthesia, and anti-infective therapies. In addition, Hospira provides contract manufacturing services for injectable pharmaceuticals. A good portion of Hospira's sales are to group purchasing organizations (GPOs), including Broadlane, Novation, and Premier.