Abbvie

Abbvie

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+0.80 -55
Industry: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Abbvie, a global biopharmaceutical company, was established in 2013 when it was spun off from Abbott Laboratories. Headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois, it specializes in a wide range of therapeutic areas. The company operates within several key business segments such as Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Virology, Eye Care, and Aesthetics. Within Immunology, Abbvie offers treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Its Oncology segment provides therapies for different types of cancer, while the Neuroscience division focuses on conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, the company has products in Virology to treat illnesses like hepatitis C and HIV, as well as treatments within Eye Care. The Aesthetics category covers cosmetic and corrective products. Some of Abbvie's leading brands include Humira, the biologic treatment for autoimmune diseases, and Imbruvica for certain cancers. Viekira Pak addresses chronic hepatitis C, Skyrizi caters to patients with plaque psoriasis, and Rinvoq is used for rheumatoid arthritis management. Abbvie markets its products and services on a global scale, including significant markets like the United States, Europe, and Japan, making its therapies accessible to patients in multiple countries worldwide. (Powered by AI)

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Abbvie

Research and development (R&D) investments are crucial to developing diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines that will improve and save people's lives and enhance health security1. Many health problems, cures & scientific processes, to prevent the recurr...

Toluwalope T. January 16th, 2024
26 ratings
Abbvie

Pharmaceutical waste includes hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, including expired, unused, and used packaging1. Unrecycled packaging waste pollutes the environment, contaminating air, water, and soil2. Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompos...

Gift O. December 26th, 2023
12 ratings
Abbvie

Lack of access to medicine is a major barrier to good health, with up to 8.4 million (Mn) deaths annually occurring in low and middle-income countries due to low-quality healthcare3,1. About 25% of Americans avoid medical care because of the out-o...

Henna B. December 20th, 2023
20 ratings
Abbvie

Around 2 billion (Bn) people worldwide lack access to essential medications1;p1. At least 10% of the household budget of over 800 million (Mn) people goes into healthcare expenditure, and 100 Mn people are pushed to extreme poverty due to unafford...

Manisha R. November 20th, 2023
20 ratings
Abbvie

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the statutory cor...

Manisha R. November 14th, 2023
22 ratings
Abbvie

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements1. People are often discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, etc2. Increasing minority representation improves their economic and psychological health co...

Kanak _. October 2nd, 2023
30 ratings
Abbvie

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m3 at present3. Prolonged wat...

Ajay A. September 11th, 2023
30 ratings
Abbvie

In 2022, 3.3 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation is vital for society and the economy2. It reduces poverty and provides social protection to employees and families3. It also fosters personal development and social integration3. In...

Renu R. August 16th, 2023
26 ratings
Abbvie

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap the sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature, sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. Industries need to develop carbon-free systems to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of keeping the atmospheric t...

Manisha R. May 23rd, 2023
24 ratings
Abbvie

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;p12. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction and fewer burnouts, while women's underrepresentation negatively affects their earn...

Kanak _. December 3rd, 2023
52 ratings

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