About Abbott

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Abbott is in the business of life 

Learn about Abbott and our commitment to advancing human health. We understand that the first step to living your best life is good health.

WHO WE ARE

CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY

Our purpose is to make the world a better place by bringing life-changing health technologies to those who need them. From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s blood donations to ensure a healthy supply. That’s our commitment to helping you live your best life. 

OUR MISSION

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE 

We understand that the first step to living your best life is good health. Everything we make is designed to help you do just that. Our commitment is to build life-changing technologies that keep your heart healthy, nourish your body at every stage of life, and help you feel and move better. We are also dedicated to keep bringing you information, medicines, and breakthroughs to manage your health. 

FAST FACTS

ABBOTT AT A GLANCE

We have been discovering new ways to make life better for more than 130 years. We create breakthrough products – in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals – that help you, your family, and your community lead healthier lives, full of unlimited possibilities. Today, 113,000 of us are working to make a lasting impact on health in the more than 160 countries we serve.

OUR HERITAGE

DISCOVERS OUR HISTORY OF INNOVATION

For more than 130 years, we've put science and innovation to create more possibilities for more people through the power of health. We adapt and respond quickly to changes in the world around us to deliver better solutions to help people live their best lives. 

LIFE. TO THE FULLEST.

AT OUR HEALTHIEST, WE CAN UNLOCK ALL THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER 

We all have our own unique idea of what it means to live fully, but there’s one thing we share: We each want to live the best life we can. Join us as we explore what it means to live fully – both as individuals and as communities.