CSR Press Release

ABBOTT PARK, IL - Dec. 29, 2004 − Abbott has committed $4 million in funding and healthcare product donations to the victims of the natural disasters in Southeast Asia and the eastern coast of Africa.

Working through international humanitarian agencies, AmeriCares and Project HOPE, global healthcare company Abbott is sending needed prescription drugs and nutritional aid. Among the donated Abbott products are Biaxin®, Biaxin XL®, Omnicef®, Pedialyte®, PediaSure® and Rehydralyte®. The Abbott product donation is expected to help approximately 60,000 people and is valued at $2 million.

Additionally, Abbott is donating $2 million in funding through relief agencies working on the ground in the affected regions. And, employees in Abbott's Egyptian affiliate have pledged one hour of their salary to assist in relief efforts.

Abbott's 55,000 employees around the world express their deepest sympathies to the victims of this tragedy and to their families.

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