We Create Medicines and Solutions That Make a Real Difference

But it’s more than what we discover—it’s how we get there.


who we are

Meeting the needs of our times

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address complex health issues and enhance people's lives.

we are abbvie
We are AbbVie
We are AbbVie

Never underestimate the power and dedication of 50,000 employees around the world united in the same mission — to make a remarkable impact for our patients, improve our society and support our communities.

Robert A. Michael
Chief Executive Officer

Every solution starts with the patient’s perspective, because transformative medicines only matter when they are safe, effective and accessible to everyone who needs them.

We are making significant advancements with a robust pipeline of potential new medicines as we look to find the treatments of tomorrow.

We are driven by our compassion for people, commitment to innovation and inclusion, service to the community and uncompromising integrity.



key facts

Our impact by the numbers


75+

conditions treated



~50M

people treated by AbbVie’s products every year


175+

countries where products help people and patients



~50K+

employees working in 70+ countries
 



Our history

AbbVie was founded in 2013 when we became a separate company from Abbott. Our name represents a proud connection to that legacy.

Since the beginning, our mission hasn't wavered. Our combination of focused innovation and commercial scale brings differentiated products to market that benefit patients, customers and health care providers. 

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