Exclusive Sourcing Policy

Exclusive Sourcing Policy for Pharmaceutical Product Division (PPD) & Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) Products

The safety and integrity of Abbott products for the patients we serve is our highest priority. Abbott understands that the threat posed to public health and safety by counterfeit products is a very serious one. We are taking actions to help keep further counterfeit products from the marketplace. Secondary market products are generally products purchased from any source other than from the original manufacturer and are commonly referred to as secondary, gray or diverted products. It is often through a secondary market that counterfeit, adulterated or improperly stored and handled products make their way into the distribution channel. When product comes from the secondary market it is difficult to assure patients and healthcare professionals of the product's quality or safety. Through the exclusive sourcing initiative described in the attached communications, Abbott is working to prevent the introduction of unsafe product into the United States. As of July 1, 2004, wholesale distribution of Abbott products* is only permitted through wholesalers/distributors that have agreed to source their entire product needs directly from Abbott.

Click here to view the following:

• Questions & Answers regarding this Agreement
   
• Letter required for signature by any new wholesalers/distributors
   
• List of wholesalers/distributors agreeing to this policy
   
• Standard Terms and Conditions
  • Pharmaceutical Products Division
  • Abbott Diabetes Care (Non-Retail)
  • Abbott Diabetes Care (Retail)
  • Abbott Diabetes Care (Wholesalers)

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