Abbott

Healthcare

Founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace C. Abbott, Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader delivering medical devices, diagnostics, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1888
Founder: Dr. Wallace C. Abbott
Headquarters: Abbott Park, Illinois
Public Ticker: NYSE: ABT

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories was founded in 1888 in Chicago by physician Dr. Wallace Calvin Abbott to produce scientifically formulated pharmaceutical remedies. The company grew into a diversified healthcare enterprise operating in 160+ countries.

Abbott generates over $40 billion in annual revenue. Its business spans Medical Devices (FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, cardiovascular stents, pacemakers, MitraClip), Rapid & Core Diagnostics (BinaxNOW, ID NOW), Pediatric & Adult Nutrition (Similac, Ensure, Pedialyte), and Branded Generic Pharmaceuticals.

What Abbott Does

Medical Devices & Diabetes

FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitors, structural heart devices, pacemakers, and neuromodulation.

Diagnostics Solutions

Automated laboratory analyzers, point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests (BinaxNOW), and informatics.

Nutritional Products

Science-backed nutrition brands including Similac pediatric formula, Ensure adult nutrition, and Pedialyte.

Branded Generic Pharmaceuticals

High-quality affordable generic medicines formulated for emerging international markets.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Abbott.

R&D & Biomedical Engineering
Embedded Systems & Digital Health Software
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Clinical Affairs & Medical Safety
Commercial Sales & Marketing
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources & Legal

Abbott's History

1888
Founded by Dr. Abbott
Dr. Wallace C. Abbott begins formulating alkaloidal granules in Chicago.
1929
NYSE Public Listing
Abbott lists publicly on the New York Stock Exchange.
2013
AbbVie Spin-Off
Spins off research-based pharmaceutical division AbbVie into a standalone public company.
2014
FreeStyle Libre Launch
Launches revolutionary sensor-based FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system.
2020
Rapid Diagnostic Innovation
Develops BinaxNOW rapid antigen COVID-19 test, shipping hundreds of millions of tests worldwide.