Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP)

275 N. Field Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Map)
Phone: 224-212-2000
Fax: 224-212-3350
Toll Free: 877-946-7747
http://www.hospira.com

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Overview

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.

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Company Type Public (NYSE: HSP)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £2,532.1
1-Year Sales Growth 1.0%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £230.9
1-Year Net Income Growth (11.6%)
2010 Employees 14,000
1-Year Employee Growth 3.7%
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Chairman Christopher B. (Chris) Begley
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CEO and Director F. Michael (Mike) Ball
SVP Operations James H. (Jim) Hardy Jr.
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