November 13, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, Miles White, Robert Ford
Business, Leading Headlines, Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott announced that Miles White will be stepping down as chief executive officer on March 31, 2020, after a remarkable 21-year tenure, the second longest for a non-founder in today’s S&P 100. He will remain executive chairman of the board. The board has unanimously appointed Robert Ford, a 23-year Abbott veteran, to
September 16, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Global Industry Leader in sustainability for the seventh consecutive year, Miles White
Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott has been named the Global Industry Leader in sustainability for the seventh consecutive year by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most prestigious global benchmarks for corporate sustainability. As the industry leader in Health Care Equipment & Supplies, the company earned top scores across all three key
September 6, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, Chris Calamari, Odell Beckham Jr., Pedialyte
Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill.— Abbott announced Friday that it is teaming up with NFL star, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, and Pedialyte fan, Odell Beckham Jr., to serve as a creative director and ambassador for Pedialyte. Known for more than 50 years as a go-to for rehydration, Pedialyte — which is found in the baby aisle—has, over
February 20, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, Anders Dyhr Toft, FreeStyle Libre system (FreeStyle LibreLinkii mobile app and LibreViewiii cloud-based system), Jared Watkin, Novo Nordisk
Pharmacy, Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. —Abbott and Novo Nordisk announced Wednesday a non-exclusive partnership that will integrate insulin dose data from Novo Nordisk pre-filled and durable connected pens directly into the digital health tools compatible with the FreeStyle Libre system (FreeStyle LibreLinkii mobile app and LibreViewiii cloud-based system). The partnership reflects both companies′ commitment to make diabetes
January 11, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, Damian Halloran, eastern Indian state of Odisha, Malaria No More, Martin Edlund
Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott announced today that it is supporting a partnership between the government of the eastern Indian state of Odisha and Malaria No More, providing technology, expertise and funding support to advance efforts to end malaria in the state. The partnership builds on Odisha’s success in significantly driving down malaria cases and deaths
December 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, ehydration solution, Jennifer Williams, Pedialyte Sparkling Rush powder packs
Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Flavored sparkling water is currently a taste bud darling, and fans can now enjoy a new effervescent option: Pedialyte Sparkling Rush powder packs from Abbott. Abbott developed this rehydration solution just in time for the holidays, so you get the refreshing fizz you crave in a convenient packet, to easily upgrade water
October 4, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott, blood glucose monitoring, FreeStyle Libre, glucose monitoring system, glucose sensing technology, Jared Watkin, personal continuous glucose monitor
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott plans to make its FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system available at major U.S. retail pharmacies before the end of the year. Approved last week by the Food and Drug Administration as a replacement for blood glucose monitoring (BGM) for adults with diabetes, the FreeStyle Libre uses new glucose sensing
April 26, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Abbot Ensure Surgery, Abbott, Ensure, Ensure Enlive, Ensure Pre-Surgery, Ensure Surgery Immunonutrition, Nutrition drinks, Surgery
Pharmacy, Supplier News
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. — Abbott has launched Ensure Surgery Immunonutrition and Ensure Pre-Surgery, two new science-based nutrition drinks for patients undergoing surgery. Abbott said Wednesday that Ensure Surgery Immunonutrition is a shake for people to drink in the week leading up to and following surgery. It provide snutrients, such as arginine and omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, to help with