Abbott Laboratories is a diversified healthcare company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of products across four main segments: established pharmaceutical products, diagnostic systems and tests, nutritional products, and medical devices. The company serves hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, healthcare providers, consumers, and government agencies globally, with a particularly strong presence in emerging markets through its pharmaceutical business. Abbott generates revenue by marketing branded generic medications in therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, cardiovascular health, and women's health; selling diagnostic platforms and laboratory systems for immunoassay, chemistry, hematology, and molecular testing; distributing infant formulas and medical nutrition products under brands like Similac and Ensure; and providing cardiovascular, diabetes care, and neuromodulation devices that compete on innovation, performance, and cost-effectiveness.