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US Pharm. 2012;37(4):1.
Abbott Park, IL—Abbott Laboratories has announced that
its pharmaceutical division will be known as AbbVie by late 2012. It
will be a separate, publicly traded company from its parent. Drugs
include the top-selling Humira for arthritis, Lupron for prostate
cancer, and Synagis for respiratory virus. Richard A. Gonzalez,
currently executive vice president, Global Pharmaceuticals, has been
named CEO of the new company. Abbott Laboratories will retain its name
and focus on nutritional products, branded generics, and medical
devices. AbbVie will be located at Abbott’s campus near Chicago and will
account for approximately 45% of the company’s revenue.
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