Created from the core global hospital products business of Abbott Laboratories, Hospira is a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of medication delivery systems, specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and critical care devices, as well as custom manufacturing services. Among one of the largest manufacturers of hospital products in the United States, Hospira has sales of approximately $2.5 billion. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., north of Chicago. Hospira has 14 manufacturing plants, five distribution centers and approximately 13,000 employees worldwide.With leading positions in most of its U.S. markets, Hospira offers essential hospital products, broad and unique manufacturing capabilities, and new technology