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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
ý	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 1-31946

HOSPIRA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	20-0504497 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
275 North Field Drive Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(224) 212-2000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Class	Name of Exchange on which each class is registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights	New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock:    None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

The aggregate market value of registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2007 (the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was approximately $6,128 million.

Registrant had 158,690,183 shares of common stock outstanding as of January 31, 2008.

INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

Certain sections of the registrant's Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K where indicated.

HOSPIRA, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page Number
PART I		1
Item 1	Business	1
Item 1A	Risk Factors	13
Item 1B	Unresolved Staff Comments	25
Item 2	Properties	25
Item 3	Legal Proceedings	26
Item 4	Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	27
PART II		28
Item 5	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	28
Item 6	Selected Financial Data	31
Item 7	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32
Item 7A	Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk	51
Item 8	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	53
Item 9	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	95
Item 9A	Controls and Procedures	95
Item 9B	Other Information	95
PART III		96
Item 10	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	96
Item 11	Executive Compensation	97
Item 12	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	97
Item 13	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	97
Item 14	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	97
PART IV		98
Item 15	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	98

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This annual report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Hospira intends that these forward-looking statements be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "plan," "believe," "predict," "potential," "project," "intend," "could" or similar expressions. In particular, statements regarding Hospira's plans, strategies, prospects and expectations regarding its business and industry are forward-looking statements. You should be aware that these statements and any other forward-looking statements in this document only reflect Hospira's expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond Hospira's control, and may cause actual results and performance to differ materially from its expectations. Important factors that could cause Hospira's actual results to be materially different from its expectations include (i) the risks and uncertainties described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and (ii) the factors described in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this annual report. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. Hospira undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PART I

Item 1. Business

Overview

        Hospira, Inc. ("Hospira") is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that is focused on products that improve the safety, cost and productivity of patient care. Hospira is a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication delivery systems that deliver drugs and intravenous ("I.V.") fluids. Hospira is also a leading provider of contract manufacturing services to proprietary pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for formulation development, filling and finishing of injectable pharmaceuticals. Hospira's broad portfolio of products is used by hospitals and alternate site providers, such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities.

        In 2007, Hospira's net sales were $3,436.2 million, on which it earned net income of $136.8 million. The United States is the largest market for Hospira's products and accounted for approximately 69% of 2007 sales. Sales outside the United States accounted for the remaining 31% of sales.

        Hospira currently has two reportable segments, U.S. and International, through which its products are sold. For financial information relating to Hospira's segments and the geographic areas, see Note 11 to the financial statements included in Item 8 of this document. As each reportable segment produces and sells similar products and services, unless the context requires otherwise, the disclosure in Items 1 and 1A relates to both reportable segments.

General Development of Business

        Hospira was incorporated in Delaware on September 16, 2003, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories ("Abbott"). Hospira's business first began operation as part of Abbott in the 1930s. As part of a plan to spin off its core hospital products business, Abbott transferred the assets and liabilities relating to Hospira's business to Hospira and, on April 30, 2004, distributed Hospira's common stock to Abbott's shareholders. On that date, Hospira began operating as an independent company, and on May 3, 2004, Hospira's common stock began trading on the New York Stock

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Exchange under the symbol "HSP." The transfer of assets and liabilities to Hospira, and distribution of Hospira common stock as described above, are sometimes referred to in this document as the "spin-off," and April 30, 2004 is sometimes referred to as the "spin-off date." As Hospira's business was conducted by Abbott before the spin-off, references in this annual report to Hospira's historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities before the spin-off date are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of Hospira's business as it was conducted as a part of Abbott.

        Under the terms of the spin-off, the legal title to certain assets and operations relating to Hospira's business outside the United States was transferred from Abbott over the two-year period after the spin-off. These transfers were completed during 2006.

        On September 20, 2006, Hospira entered into an agreement to acquire Mayne Pharma Limited ("Mayne Pharma"), an Australia-based specialty injectable pharmaceutical company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, for approximately $2,055.0 million in cash. The acquisition was completed on February 2, 2007. Hospira financed the acquisition through approximately $130.0 million of cash on hand and $1,925.0 million of borrowings under new credit facilities. Hospira's financial statements included in this report do not include the financial results of Mayne Pharma for any of the periods or at any of the dates presented prior to February 2, 2007. Unless the context shall require otherwise, this Item 1 describes Hospira's business conducted through December 31, 2007, including the Mayne Pharma acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, Mayne Pharma was an international specialty injectable pharmaceutical company, and had a portfolio of generic injectable products, including anti-cancer agents, anti-infectives and other agents for pain management and other therapeutic areas. Mayne Pharma also provided contract manufacturing services, and produced and sold oral pharmaceutical products. Mayne Pharma had operations in three regions: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Mayne Pharma had AUD$788.9 million of revenues during its fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, as reported under Australian International Financial Reporting Standards. Reference to AUD$ in this report are to Australian Dollars. Since completing the acquisition, Hospira has been integrating Mayne Pharma into its operations. By December 31, 2007, such integration was completed in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. The remaining integration work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008 in all remaining countries in which Mayne had a direct presence. Hospira expects to incur approximately $95 million to $110 million of cash expenditures for integration for the two-year period after the closing, of which $60 million to $75 million will be recorded as expense, the remainder relating to purchase accounting items and capital projects. These expenses relate to the closure of facilities, termination of lease agreements and employee-related benefit arrangements during the two-year period after the closing.

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Products

        Hospira offers the following types of products and services:

Type	Description
Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals	•	Approximately 190 injectable generic drugs in more than 900 dosages and formulations
	•	Precedex® (dexmedetomidine HCl), a proprietary drug for sedation
Medication Delivery Systems	•	Medication management systems that include electronic pumps and sets for I.V. drug delivery, and patient-controlled analgesia devices for pain management
	•	Hospira MedNet® safety software system and related services
	•	I.V. solutions, nutritional products and gravity administration sets
Injectable Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing	•	Formulation development, filling and finishing of injectable pharmaceuticals on a contract basis for proprietary pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Other Products	•	Hemodynamic monitoring systems used in the intensive care setting, critical care units to measure cardiac output and blood flow, and brain-function monitoring devices

Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals

        Hospira's specialty injectable pharmaceutical products primarily consist of generic injectable pharmaceuticals, which provide customers with a lower-cost alternative to branded products that are no longer patent protected. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had approximately 190 generic injectable drugs in more than 900 dosages and formulations. These drugs' therapeutic areas include analgesia, anesthesia, anti-infective, cardiovascular and oncology. All of Hospira's generic injectable pharmaceuticals in the U.S. include unit-of-use bar-code labels that can be used to support safer medication delivery. Hospira primarily procures the active pharmaceutical ingredients in these products from third-party suppliers. During 2007, Hospira launched several new generic injectable pharmaceutical products, including fosphenytoin in the U.S. and ciprofloxacin in select European countries.

        Hospira believes that novel drug delivery formulations and formats are key points of product differentiation for generic injectable pharmaceuticals. Hospira offers a wide variety of drug delivery options, and believes that its products assist its customers' efforts to enhance safety, increase productivity and reduce waste. Hospira's drug delivery formats include standard offerings in ampoules and flip-top vials, which clinicians can use with standard syringes. Hospira's proprietary drug delivery options include Carpuject® and iSecure™ prefilled syringes, Ansyr® prefilled needleless emergency syringe systems, First Choice® ready-to-use premixed formulations and the ADD-Vantage® system for preparing drug solutions from prepackaged drug powders or concentrates.

        Hospira's specialty injectable pharmaceutical product portfolio also includes Precedex® (dexmedetomidine HCl), a proprietary sedative that is used in the intensive care setting. Precedex® is a registered trademark of Orion Corporation and is licensed to Hospira by Orion.

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Medication Delivery Systems

        The segments of the medication delivery systems market that Hospira serves are (1) medication management systems, which include electronic drug delivery pumps, safety software, administration sets and accessories, and related services; and (2) infusion therapy solutions and products that are used to deliver I.V. fluids and medications to patients.

        Medication Management Systems.    Medication management systems include electronic drug delivery pumps, safety software and administration sets that are used to deliver I.V. fluids and medications. Hospira also offers services relating to these products. Worldwide, Hospira estimates that more than 400,000 of its electronic drug delivery pumps were in use as of December 31, 2007.

        Hospira's electronic delivery pumps include its next-generation patient-controlled analgesia device, the LifeCare PCA®; its next-generation general infusion system, Symbiq® with built-in Hospira MedNet® safety software, the Plum A+® general infusion pump; the Plum A+®3 (triple-channel) infusion system; the GemStar® ambulatory infusion pump; and the OmniFlow® 4000 Plus multi-channel pump. Hospira also offers disposable administration sets designed to fit the specific drug delivery pumps. Consulting services, software maintenance agreements and other service offerings are also commercially available.

        Hospira believes that electronic drug delivery pumps with enhanced systems capabilities have become a key contributor in efforts to improve medication management programs and decrease the incidence of medication errors. Some of Hospira's pumps use bar coding to read drug labels that are compatible with other Hospira products, reducing the opportunity for drug infusion errors. Hospira offers the Hospira MedNet® safety software system, which has been designed to enable hospitals to customize intravenous drug dosage limits and track drug delivery to prevent medication errors. Through its drug library and programmable drug dosage limits, the system can help ensure that medication is infused within hospital-defined dose guidelines and best practices. The wireless network version of the Hospira MedNet® system establishes real-time send-and-receive capability and can interface with select hospital and pharmacy information systems. Hospira continues to work with hospital information technology companies to integrate the Hospira MedNet® system with other systems.

        The Hospira MedNet® system is available in the Symbiq® infusion system, and also for the Plum A+® infusion pump, the Plum A+®3 (triple- channel) infusion system and the LifeCare PCA® patient-controlled analgesia device, which together represent the majority of Hospira's line of electronic drug delivery pumps. Hospira believes that the Hospira MedNet® system had penetrated approximately 51% of the compatible Plum A+® and patient-controlled analgesia installed base in the U.S. by December 31, 2007.

        Infusion Therapy Solutions and Supplies.    Hospira offers infusion therapy solutions and supplies that include I.V. solutions for general use, I.V. nutrition products, and solutions for the washing and cleansing of wounds or surgical sites. All of Hospira's injectable I.V. solutions include unit-of-use bar-code labels that can be used to support medication management efforts. Hospira's line of infusion therapy supplies includes administration sets used in gravity I.V. administration, I.V. catheters and safety devices that are used to facilitate delivery of I.V. fluids and medications without the use of needles. Hospira also offers infusion therapy solutions in its VisIV® next-generation non-PVC, non-DEHP I.V. container, an I.V. bag with advanced safety and environmentally friendly features.

        Hospira offers needlestick safety products and programs to support its customers' needlestick prevention initiatives. LifeShield® CLAVE® and MicroCLAVE® connectors are one-piece valves that directly connect syringes filled with medications to a patient's I.V. line without the use of needles. ICU Medical, Inc.'s ("ICU Medical") CLAVE® connectors are a component of administration sets sold by Hospira to its customers in the United States and select markets outside the United States.

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Injectable Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing

        Through its One2One® manufacturing services group, Hospira provides contract manufacturing services for formulation development, filling and finishing of injectable drugs worldwide. Hospira works with its proprietary pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers to develop stable injectable forms of their drugs, and Hospira fills and finishes those and other drugs into containers and packaging selected by the customer. The customer then sells the finished products under its own label. Hospira's One2One® manufacturing services group does not generally manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients, but offers a wide range of filling and finishing services, including solutions preparation, sterile filling, lyophilization (freeze drying), terminal sterilization and packaging, and has expertise in formulation development, analytical development and regulatory services. Client companies can choose from a variety of delivery systems that include vials, flexible containers, prefilled syringes and proprietary drug delivery systems such as ADD-Vantage®. One2One® serves numerous customers, including some of the largest global proprietary pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Other Products

        Other sales primarily include critical care devices. Hospira provides hemodynamic monitoring systems that are used to monitor cardiac function and blood flow in critically ill patients. Hospira's critical care devices include its Transpac® disposable blood-pressure-sensing devices, Safeset™ Blood Sampling System and various catheter systems.

Customers, Sales and Distribution

        Net sales in the United States accounted for approximately 69% of Hospira's 2007 net sales. Hospira's primary customers in the United States include hospitals, integrated delivery networks and alternate site facilities. A substantial portion of Hospira's products is sold to group purchasing organization ("GPO") member hospitals and through wholesalers and distributors. Sales through the four largest wholesalers that supply products to many end-users accounted for approximately 53% of total net sales during 2007. As end-users have multiple ways to access Hospira's products, including through more than one wholesaler or distributor, and, in some cases, from Hospira directly, Hospira believes that it is not dependent on any single wholesaler or distributor for distribution of its products. Hospira has pricing agreements for specified products with the major GPOs in the United States, including Amerinet, Inc.; Broadlane; HealthTrust Purchasing Group LP.; MedAssets Inc.; Novation, LLC; PACT, LLC; and Premier Purchasing Partners, LP. The scope of products included in these agreements varies by GPO.

        Hospira's sales organization includes sales professionals, who sell across its major product lines, as well as product specialists who detail and promote its medication delivery systems, and sales personnel who market and sell Precedex® and select other products. Hospira also has extensive experience contracting with, marketing to and servicing members of the major GPOs.

        In the United States, Hospira's products are primarily distributed through a network of five distribution facilities as well as through external distributors. The U.S. distribution facilities Hospira operates are located in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

        Sales in markets outside the United States comprised approximately 31% of 2007 net sales. Hospira manages its international operations through two international regional hubs in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom; and Melbourne, Australia. Certain operations for North and South America are managed in Lake Forest, Illinois. Hospira has direct commercial infrastructure in some countries and operates through distributors in others. Under the terms of the spin-off, the legal title to

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certain assets and operations relating to Hospira's business outside the United States was transferred from Abbott over the two-year period after the spin-off. These transfers were completed during 2006.

        Hospira's primary customers in markets outside the United States are hospitals and wholesalers that Hospira serves through its own sales force and its distributors. The majority of Hospira's business outside the United States is conducted through contracting with individual hospitals or through regional or national tenders whereby Hospira submits bids to sell its products.

        Hospira believes that backlogged orders do not represent a material portion of its sales or provide a meaningful indication of future sales.

Product Development

        Hospira's development programs are concentrated in the areas of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication management systems. Hospira also maintains an active development program to support its injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing relationships. Hospira primarily engages in programs to bring new products to market that are unique or that enhance the effectiveness, ease of use, productivity, safety and reliability of existing product lines, and that expand the use of Hospira's products in new markets or new applications. Hospira operates significant product development facilities located in Lake Forest, Illinois; McPherson, Kansas; Morgan Hill, California; San Diego, California; Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia; and Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

        Hospira is actively working to develop and commercialize biosimilar products, which are sometimes referred to as "generic" versions of biopharmaceuticals or biologics. Biosimilar products are large complex molecules derived from cells that are demonstrated to be similar to an approved product. In 2006, Hospira entered into collaboration agreements with STADA Arzneimittel AG and BIOCEUTICALS Arzneimittel AG relating to the development, manufacturing and distribution of a biosimilar version of erythropoietin. Hospira received regulatory approval in December 2007 from the European Commission to launch Retacrit™, its biosimilar version of erythropoietin in the European Union. Hospira subsequently began the launch of Retacrit™ in the European Union during 2008. Therapeutic erythropoietin is used primarily in the treatment of anemia in dialysis and in certain oncology applications. During 2006, Hospira acquired BresaGen Limited, a biotechnology company based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. BresaGen provides protein and peptide manufacturing and cell line development capabilities, which Hospira believes are important competencies to support its biosimilar efforts.

        Hospira's key programs in the area of medication management systems include the development of advanced infusion platforms and systems, including its Hospira MedNet® safety software system, and systems that emphasize ease of use for clinicians, including its Symbiq® infusion pump. Hospira has entered into alliances with several leading information technology companies to develop interfaces that enable the Hospira MedNet® system to be used with a variety of hospital information systems and to improve cost efficiencies in patient management. Hospira expects to continue entering into strategic alliances as part of its "open system architecture" strategy for the Hospira MedNet® system.

        Hospira's research and development expenses were $201.2 million in 2007, $161.6 million in 2006 and $138.8 million in 2005. 2007 includes $47.2 million related to the acquisition of Mayne Pharma.

Manufacturing

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira operated 16 manufacturing facilities globally. Hospira's principal manufacturing facilities are identified in Item 2 of this report.

        Hospira closed its Donegal, Ireland facility in late 2006, closed the Ashland, Ohio facility in late 2007 and expects to close the Montreal, Canada facility by the end of the first half of 2008. Hospira

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expects to phase out production at the North Chicago, Illinois facility, which is leased from Abbott under a 10-year lease expiring in 2014, on an accelerated time frame with most of the phase-out occurring by early 2010. Production of the primary products at these facilities is moving to other Hospira facilities and/or being outsourced to third-party suppliers. During 2006, Hospira began a $60 million expansion of manufacturing capacity at the McPherson, Kansas facility, in part to accommodate some of the production from the North Chicago, Illinois facility. The expansion neared completion in 2007.

        Hospira's four largest facilities, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; McPherson, Kansas; and Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia, account for a significant portion of Hospira's manufacturing output. While Hospira has not experienced a significant interruption of manufacturing at those facilities, such an interruption could materially and adversely affect Hospira's ability to manufacture and sell its products.

Raw Materials and Components

        While Hospira produces some raw materials, components and active pharmaceutical ingredients at its manufacturing sites, the majority are sourced on a global basis from third-party suppliers.

        Although many of the raw materials and components Hospira uses to produce its products are readily available from multiple suppliers, Hospira relies on supply from a single source for many raw materials and components. For example, Hospira relies on proprietary components available exclusively from ICU Medical. ICU Medical's CLAVE® and MicroCLAVE® connector products are components of administration sets that represented approximately 12% of Hospira's 2007 sales. Hospira also purchases a significant portion of its critical care products from ICU Medical, pursuant to its long-term manufacturing, commercialization and development agreement with ICU Medical. In addition, Hospira purchases some of its raw materials and components from single suppliers for reasons of quality assurance, sole-source availability, cost effectiveness or constraints resulting from regulatory requirements.

        In order to manage risk, Hospira continually evaluates alternate-source suppliers, although it does not typically pursue regulatory qualification of alternative sources due to the strength of its existing supplier relationships, the reliability of its current supplier base, and the time and expense associated with the regulatory process. Although a change in suppliers could require significant effort or investment by Hospira in circumstances where the items supplied are integral to the performance of its products or incorporate unique technology, Hospira does not believe that the loss of any existing supply arrangement (other than its CLAVE® supply arrangement with ICU Medical, which continues through 2014) would have a material adverse effect on its business.

Quality Assurance

        Hospira has developed and implemented quality systems and concepts throughout its organization. Hospira is actively involved in setting quality policies and managing internal and external quality performance. Its quality assurance department provides quality leadership and supervises its quality systems. An active audit program, utilizing both internal and external auditors, monitors compliance with applicable regulations, standards and internal policies. In addition, Hospira's facilities are subject to periodic inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") and other regulatory authorities. In the past, Hospira's business has received notices alleging violations of applicable regulations and standards, and Hospira has developed definitive action plans, implemented remedial programs and modified its practices to address these issues. These matters have not materially impacted Hospira's ability to market and sell its products.

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Competition

        Hospira's industry is highly competitive. Hospira competes with many companies, both public and private, that range from small, highly focused companies to large diversified healthcare manufacturers. Hospira believes that the most effective competitors in its industry are focused on product quality and performance, breadth of product offering, manufacturing efficiency and the ability to develop and deliver cost-effective products that help hospitals provide high quality care in an environment that requires increasing levels of efficiency and productivity.

        Hospira's most significant competitors in specialty injectable pharmaceuticals include APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baxter International Inc., Bedford Laboratories (a division of Boehringer Ingelheim), Sandoz and Teva Pharmaceuticals, as well as divisions of several multinational pharmaceutical companies. Local manufacturers of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals also compete with Hospira on a country-by-country basis. Hospira's most significant competitors in medication delivery systems include Baxter, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cardinal Healthcare Inc., Fresenius Medical Care AG and Terumo Medical Corporation. Baxter, Patheon, Inc. and Catelent Pharma Solutions are significant competitors of Hospira's contract manufacturing business. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation is a significant competitor in critical care monitoring devices.

        Hospira believes that it is one of the leading competitors, in terms of U.S. market share, in each of its major product lines, and believes that its size, scale, customer relationships and breadth of product line are significant contributors to its market positions. Hospira believes that to further its competitive position it must continue to invest significantly in, and successfully execute, its research and product development activities, optimize its manufacturing efficiency and productivity, increase its international presence and successfully integrate Mayne Pharma's business into its operations. Particularly, within its specialty injectable product line, Hospira seeks to maximize its opportunity to establish a "first-to-market" position for its generic injectable drugs and, within its medication delivery systems product line, Hospira seeks to differentiate its products through technological innovation and an integrated approach to drug delivery. These efforts will depend heavily on the success of Hospira's research and development programs.

        Generic penetration rates in Europe vary due to wide variations in the structure of health care systems (including purchasing practices) and government policies regarding the use of generic products and pricing, which all lead to differing levels of customer acceptance. Because the European market is fragmented, with different policies and levels of generic penetration in each country, the competition for generic pharmaceuticals differs widely. In general, the United States is a largely homogenous market with a higher level of generic drug usage. In Europe, competitors tend to vary by country and are often smaller in scale than those in the United States, although some consolidation and geographic expansion is now occurring. Teva is the largest company that competes with Hospira in the generic oncology market across Europe. Hospira's other key competitors vary from country to country.

        In Australia, generic penetration is growing primarily due to changes in government support. Laws have been introduced to allow for easier compulsory substitution of generic for branded pharmaceuticals, as a response to pressure to reduce costs, which is believed to have resulted in an increased acceptance of generic pharmaceutical products. Competitors include the Sandoz division of Novartis, a number of smaller competitors and the innovator companies. In the Asian region, Hospira sells its products primarily to public and private hospitals. Hospira's competition in the Asian region tends to be with the innovator companies rather than local generic competitors. In Japan, the market share of generic pharmaceutical products traditionally has been low because of quality perceptions, product format and other regulatory differences to other markets. The Japanese government is actively pursuing a program to double generic usage within the next five years.

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Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property

        When possible, Hospira seeks patent and trademark protection for its products. Hospira owns, or has licenses under, a substantial number of patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications. However, Hospira does not consider any one or more of these patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications to be material in relation to its business as a whole. Hospira is actively pursuing a strategy of challenging the intellectual property of proprietary pharmaceutical companies in an effort to be the first generic company to the market for certain drug compounds.

Employees

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had more than 14,000 employees. Approximately 8,100 employees were in the United States. A significant portion of Hospira's employees outside of the United States are members of works councils or trade unions.

        Hospira believes that it generally has a good relationship with its employees and the works councils and unions that represent them.

Governmental Regulation and Other Matters

        Laws and regulations that significantly affect Hospira's business and operations are described below. Hospira believes that it is in material compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those described below.

Food and Drug Laws

        Most of Hospira's products and facilities are subject to regulation by the FDA and national and supranational regulatory authorities outside the United States, including Health Canada (Health Products and Foods Branch), the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products for Human Use and the Therapeutics Goods Agency in Australia. Hospira's marketed drugs and devices are subject to regulation with respect to, among other matters, manufacturing, post-marketing studies in humans, advertising and promotional activities and materials, product labeling, and post-marketing surveillance and reporting of adverse events.

        All aspects of the manufacturing of regulated products are subject to substantial governmental oversight. Facilities used for the production, packaging, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs and medical devices must be registered with the FDA and other regulatory authorities. All manufacturing activities for these products must be conducted in compliance with relevant good manufacturing practices. Hospira's manufacturing facilities are subject to periodic and for-cause inspections to verify compliance with good manufacturing practices. New manufacturing facilities or the expansion of existing facilities require inspection and approval by the FDA and other regulatory authorities before products produced at that site can enter commercial distribution. If, upon inspection, the FDA or another regulatory agency finds that a manufacturer has failed to comply with good manufacturing practices, it may take various enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, issuing a warning letter or similar correspondence, mandating a product recall, seizing violative product, imposing civil penalties, and referring the matter to a law enforcement authority for criminal prosecution. See "Item IA. Risk Factors—Hospira and its suppliers and customers are subject to various governmental regulations and it could be costly to comply with these regulations and to develop compliant products and processes."

        Hospira's sales and marketing activities for regulated products, particularly prescription drugs and certain medical devices, are also highly regulated. Regulatory authorities have the power to mandate

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the discontinuance of promotional materials, practices and programs if they include information that is beyond the scope of the indications included in the approved or cleared labeling or are not in compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

        Some of Hospira's drug products are considered controlled substances and are subject to additional regulation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") and various state and international authorities. These drugs, which have varying degrees of potential for abuse, require specialized controls for production, storage and distribution to prevent theft and diversion. Violation of controlled substance statutes and regulations may result in substantial civil and criminal penalties.

        Hospira has begun investing in the development of generic and/or similar versions of currently marketed biologic pharmaceuticals. In November 2005, the European Medicines Agency implemented guidelines directed at the approval pathway for certain generic biologic pharmaceuticals in the European Union. In the United States, there is no specific regulatory pathway for abbreviated approval of the majority of biologic pharmaceuticals. For historical reasons, some biologic pharmaceuticals, such as human insulin and human growth hormones, are approved under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (the "FDCA"), while most biologic pharmaceuticals are approved under the Public Health Services Act (the "PHS"). The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984, which is generally known as the Hatch-Waxman Act, amended the FDCA and established an abbreviated approval pathway for generic versions of referenced drug products approved under FDCA. Although the FDA has been willing to recognize an abbreviated approval pathway for generic versions of biologic pharmaceuticals approved under the FDCA, the FDA has been unwilling to recognize an abbreviated approval pathway for generic versions of biologic pharmaceuticals approved under the PHS. Without a similar "Hatch-Waxman" abbreviated approval pathway in the PHS, it is unlikely the FDA will approve a generic, or off-patent, version of a referenced biologic pharmaceutical without independent clinical studies that support the product's safety and effectiveness.

Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Laws

        As a manufacturer and distributor of prescription drugs and medical products to hospitals and other healthcare providers, Hospira and its customers are subject to the federal anti-kickback statute, which applies to Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state programs. This statute prohibits the solicitation, offer, payment or receipt of remuneration in return for referrals or purchase, or in return for recommending or arranging for the referral or purchase, of goods covered by the programs. The anti-kickback law provides a number of exceptions or "safe harbors" for particular types of transactions. Hospira believes that its arrangements with its customers are in material compliance with the anti-kickback statute and relevant safe harbors. While Hospira generally does not file claims for reimbursement from government payors, the federal government has asserted theories of liability against manufacturers under the Federal False Claims Act, which prohibits the submission of false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal programs. Hospira believes that its arrangements with and actions in regard to its claims-filing customers are in material compliance with the Federal False Claims Act. Many states have similar fraud and abuse laws, and Hospira believes that it is in material compliance with those laws. If it were determined that Hospira was not in compliance with those laws, however, Hospira could be subject to criminal and/or civil liability, exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other state and federal programs, or other material adverse effects.

Environmental Laws

        Hospira's manufacturing operations are subject to many requirements under environmental laws. In the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and similar state agencies administer laws which restrict the emission of pollutants into the air, the discharge of pollutants into bodies of

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water and the disposal of hazardous substances. Violations of these laws can result in significant civil and criminal penalties, and incarceration. The failure to obtain a permit for certain activities may be a violation of environmental law and subject the owner and operator to civil and criminal sanctions. Most environmental agencies also have the power to shut down an operation if it is operating in violation of environmental law. U.S. laws also typically allow citizens to bring private enforcement actions in some situations. Outside the United States, the environmental laws and their enforcement vary, and can be more burdensome. For example, in some European countries, there are environmental taxes and laws requiring manufacturers to take back used products at the end of their useful life. This does not currently have a significant impact on Hospira's products, but such laws are expanding rapidly in Europe. Hospira has management systems in place that are intended to minimize the potential for violation of these laws.

        Other environmental laws address the contamination of land and groundwater, and require the clean-up of such contamination. These laws may apply not only to the owner or operator of an on-going business, but also to the owner of land contaminated by a prior owner or operator. In addition, if a parcel is contaminated by the release of a hazardous substance, such as through its historic use as a disposal site, any person or company that has contributed to that contamination, whether or not they have a legal interest in the land, may be subject to a requirement to clean up the parcel. Hospira has been involved with a number of sites at which clean-up has been required, some as the sole owner and responsible party, and some as a contributor in conjunction with other parties. The resulting costs tend to be in the form of legal expenses, contributions to the cost of the investigation or clean-up of the contaminated sites, or settlement payments to reimburse the government for past remedial work.

Safety and Health Laws

        In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Act sets forth requirements for conditions of the workplace. Hospira's operations are subject to many of these requirements, particularly in connection with Hospira's employees' use of equipment and chemicals at manufacturing sites that pose a potential health or safety hazard. Violation of these laws can result in civil and criminal penalties.

Transportation Laws

        Hospira's operations include transporting materials defined as "hazardous" over land, over sea and through the air. All of these activities are regulated under laws administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and similar agencies outside the United States. They include complex requirements for packing, labeling and recordkeeping, and the failure to comply can result in civil and criminal sanctions.

Customs Laws

        The import and export of many goods across national borders are heavily regulated, especially in the United States. As the importer and exporter of many shipments each year, Hospira must comply with all customs regulations and pay fees and duties on certain shipments. Failure to comply can result in significant financial penalties and criminal sanctions.

Other Laws

        The laws of some states and foreign countries regulate the safety of Hospira's products in the marketplace to a greater extent than FDA requirements. For example, under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as "Proposition 65," the state has established a list of chemicals considered to be hazardous. If, as a result of the sale in California of a product

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containing a listed chemical, a person is exposed to the chemical, the seller of that product must provide that person with a warning. Monetary penalties for non-compliance can be substantial, although there are no criminal sanctions.

        Hospira is also subject to a variety of state and foreign compliance, disclosure and anti-fraud laws, non-compliance with which can result in significant financial penalties and criminal sanctions. As Hospira operates internationally, Hospira is subject to U.S. regulations that apply to international operations, including trade laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-boycott laws.

Spin-Off from Abbott

        Hospira became an independent public company pursuant to a spin-off from Abbott on April 30, 2004. At that time, Hospira and Abbott entered into various agreements, including agreements that defined the parties' rights and obligations regarding the spin-off, transitional agreements to support Hospira's business and commercial infrastructure, and lease agreements. The parties also agreed that legal title to certain assets and liabilities used in Hospira's international operations would be transferred to Hospira over the two years after the spin-off. During 2006, Hospira and Abbott completed the transitional agreements and all of the transfers of such international assets and liabilities. Some commercial agreements relating to the supply of products among the parties remain in place through 2008, and the lease of the North Chicago, Illinois manufacturing facility remains in force through 2014.

        Except as otherwise agreed by the parties, Hospira assumed all liabilities of Abbott and its subsidiaries to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from any matter occurring or existing prior to the spin-off to the extent such liabilities relate to, arise out of or result from Hospira's business and assets. The liabilities that Hospira assumed include, among other things, liabilities for any claims or legal proceedings related to products that had been part of Hospira's business, but were discontinued prior to the spin-off. However, Hospira did not assume certain liabilities of Abbott or its subsidiaries relating to allegations in pending or future investigations and lawsuits that Hospira's business engaged in improper marketing and pricing practices as described in "Item 3. Legal Proceedings—Marketing and Pricing Cases." In addition, Abbott is liable generally for all pre-spin-off U.S. federal income taxes, foreign taxes and certain state taxes attributable to Hospira's business. Hospira generally is liable for all other taxes attributable to its business.

        Hospira generally assumed all employment-related obligations and liabilities for all U.S. employees who transferred employment to Hospira in connection with the spin-off, including salaries and vacation, except as otherwise agreed by the parties. Abbott generally retained responsibility for all employment-related obligations and liabilities for U.S. non-union employees who terminated their employment or retired prior to the spin-off or who otherwise did not transfer employment to Hospira in connection with the spin-off, except as otherwise provided in the agreement. Abbott retained liabilities for post-retirement medical, dental and life insurance benefits for U.S. non-union employees who were retired at the time of the spin-off and for those U.S. non-union employees who were eligible to retire as of the time of the spin-off (commencing on or after their retirement with Hospira), for other medical and dental claims which were incurred by employees of Hospira's business prior to the spin-off, and for certain deferred compensation and supplemental pension obligations, subject in all cases to the terms of the spin-off and the applicable Abbott plans. Hospira assumed and is liable for the pension and other benefits of Hospira's former union employees at its Ashland, Ohio site. Hospira's obligations with respect to employees outside the United States are governed in accordance with the terms of applicable local plans and local law.

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Internet Information

        Copies of Hospira's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free of charge through the Investor Relations section of Hospira's Web site (www.hospira.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after Hospira electronically files the material with, or furnishes it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.

        Hospira's corporate governance guidelines, code of business conduct and the charters of its audit, compensation, governance and public policy and science and technology committees are all available in the Investor Relations section of Hospira's Web site (www.hospira.com) or by sending a request to: Corporate Governance Materials Request, Hospira General Counsel and Secretary, Hospira, Inc., 275 North Field Drive, Dept. NLEG, Bldg. H1, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

        Hospira's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described below. These risks and uncertainties may cause (1) Hospira's sales and results of operations to fluctuate significantly; (2) Hospira's past performance to not be indicative of future performance; and (3) Hospira's actual performance to differ materially from Hospira's expectations or projections. The risks described below apply to Hospira's business after giving effect to the Mayne Pharma acquisition and may not be the only risks Hospira faces. Additional risks that Hospira does not yet know of or that Hospira currently thinks are immaterial may also impair its business operations.

Risks Relating to the Mayne Pharma Acquisition and Related Transactions

The integration of Mayne Pharma into Hospira's operations will present significant challenges and substantial costs.

        On February 2, 2007, Hospira completed its acquisition of Mayne Pharma. Hospira faces significant challenges in combining its operations and product lines with Mayne Pharma in a timely and efficient manner. The Mayne Pharma acquisition was the largest in Hospira's history, and successful integration will be important to Hospira's future success. In connection with the integration, Hospira is identifying and eliminating duplicative functions, retaining other key functions and personnel, terminating various contractual arrangements and transitioning its management structure to the new combined company. This integration is complex and time-consuming, diverting management away from day-to-day operations and disrupting ordinary operations. If Hospira does not identify the right functions to be eliminated or retained, it may not realize the expected cost savings and synergies from the acquisition. Hospira may not be able to retain key personnel to efficiently operate the business. Integration of Mayne Pharma will also require Hospira to modify its information technology, operational and financial systems and processes, and cause Mayne Pharma's internal control over financial reporting to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The integration will result in significant additional expenses, currently estimated to be approximately $95 million to $110 million over the two-year period following the acquisition. The substantial majority of such expenses will be incurred in cash. Hospira may incur greater-than-expected costs in connection with the integration if it experiences difficulties or encounters issues not currently known to it. As Hospira and Mayne Pharma offer some similar products in the same markets, Hospira may not be able to retain all historical sales of those products.

        The failure to successfully integrate Mayne Pharma's business into Hospira's business and manage the challenges presented by the integration process may prevent Hospira from achieving the anticipated

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potential benefits of the acquisition, may lead to significant costs and may harm Hospira's future profitability.

Hospira has incurred significant indebtedness in order to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition, which may limit its operating flexibility.

        To finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition, Hospira incurred substantial additional borrowings. As a result, as of December 31, 2007, Hospira had approximately $2,242.9 million of debt.

        This significant indebtedness will require Hospira to dedicate a substantial portion of its cash flow from operations to servicing its debt, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow to fund capital expenditures, to pursue other acquisitions or investments in new technologies, and for general corporate purposes. During 2007, Hospira incurred approximately $134.5 million in interest expense. In 2008, interest expense is expected to be in the range of $110 million to $120 million, assuming Hospira maintains its existing credit ratings. Hospira will also be required to make minimum principal payments under the term loan facility of $44.4 million in 2008 and $55.6 million in 2009. These amounts were reduced as a result of Hospira paying $400.0 million in principal during 2007.

        In addition, this significant indebtedness has:

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increased Hospira's vulnerability to general adverse economic conditions, including increases in interest rates; and



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limited Hospira's flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in or challenges relating to its business and industry.

        The terms of the loan agreements contain restrictions on Hospira's ability to, among other things:

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incur additional indebtedness;



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create or incur liens;



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sell all or substantially all of its assets; and



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consolidate or merge with another entity.

        Hospira must also maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and is subject to a maximum leverage ratio throughout the life of the loan facilities. If Hospira does not comply with the covenants and restrictions under the agreements governing its indebtedness, Hospira would be in default under the agreements and, if the lenders do not waive such default, the lenders may accelerate repayment of the amounts borrowed. If the loan repayments are accelerated, Hospira may be unable to repay the amounts due to the lenders or obtain additional or replacement financing on favorable terms or at all, which would have a material adverse effect on Hospira's financial condition.

Hospira's credit rating has been downgraded by Standard and Poor's and future downgrades are possible. A further downgrade will increase Hospira's cost of borrowing.

        As a result of the Mayne Pharma acquisition, Hospira's credit rating was downgraded from BBB+ to BBB by Standard & Poor's. While Moody's maintained Hospira's credit rating at Baa3, which is the lowest investment grade rating, the rating outlook was changed from stable to negative. It is possible that Hospira's credit ratings could be further downgraded and fall below investment grade from both agencies. The credit ratings assigned to Hospira's indebtedness affect its ability to obtain new financing and the cost of financing and credit. The amount of interest payable under Hospira's loan facilities depends on Hospira's credit ratings. If Hospira's credit ratings were to be further downgraded, its borrowing costs would increase, and its access to unsecured debt markets could be limited.

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        Ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

The Mayne Pharma acquisition, as well as certain other smaller acquisitions, have increased our intangible assets and goodwill balances.

        As a result of Hospira's acquisitions, the balances for intangible assets and goodwill have become significant. These balances can be affected by factors, such as changes in business strategies and the impact of restructurings, disposition transactions, and business combinations. As a result of these factors or other events, Hospira may have to impair these assets or change estimated useful lives; which may have a material adverse effect on Hospira's financial position or results of operations.

Risks Related to Hospira's Business and Industries

Hospira faces significant competition and may not be able to compete effectively.

        The healthcare industry is highly competitive. Hospira competes with many companies ranging from small start-up enterprises to multinational companies that are larger than Hospira and have access to greater financial, marketing, technical and other resources than Hospira. Hospira's present or future products could be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances by competitors or by the introduction of competing products by one or more of its competitors. Hospira faces strong competition from one or more large competitors in each of its major product lines. To remain competitive and bolster its competitive position, Hospira believes that it must successfully execute various strategic plans, including expanding its research and development initiatives, increasing its international presence and lowering its operating costs. These initiatives may result in significant expenditures and ultimately may not be successful.

        Many of Hospira's products are not protected by patents or other proprietary rights and are therefore not entitled to market exclusivity. In the absence of patent protection, the introduction of competing products is limited primarily by market considerations and the need to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, which may not keep competitors from providing competitive products.

        Hospira's failure to compete effectively could cause it to lose market share to its competitors and/or have a material adverse effect on its sales and profitability.

If Hospira does not introduce new products in a timely manner, its products may become obsolete over time, customers may not buy its products, and its sales and profitability may decline.

        Demand for Hospira's products may change in ways Hospira may not anticipate because of evolving customer needs, the introduction by others of new products and technologies, and evolving industry standards. A key component to Hospira's strategy is effective execution of its research and development activities, in part to increase the breadth of Hospira's specialty injectable product portfolio and to develop new and improved medication delivery systems products. Without the timely introduction of new products and enhancements, Hospira's products may become obsolete over time, in which case its sales and operating results would suffer.

        If Hospira does not continue to develop generic injectable pharmaceuticals in a timely manner, its competitors may develop generic injectable pharmaceutical product portfolios that are more competitive than Hospira's, and Hospira could find it more difficult to renew or expand GPO pricing agreements or to obtain new agreements. The ability to launch a generic pharmaceutical product at or before generic market formation is important to that product's profitability. Prices for generic products typically decline, sometimes dramatically, following market formation, as additional companies receive

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approvals to market that product and competition intensifies. If a company can be "first to market," such that the branded drug is the only other competition for a period of time, higher levels of sales and profitability can be achieved. With increasing competition in the generic product market, the timeliness with which Hospira can market new generic products will increase in importance. If Hospira is unable to bring its generic products to market on a timely basis, and secure "first to market" positions, its sales and profitability could be harmed.

        Hospira faces similar risks if it does not introduce new versions or upgrades to its medication management systems. Innovations generally require a substantial investment in product development before Hospira can determine their commercial viability, and Hospira may not have the financial resources necessary to fund these innovations. Even if Hospira succeeds in creating new product candidates from these innovations, such innovations may still fail to result in commercially successful products. It may take more time and effort for Hospira to sell and implement newer-technology medication management systems to its customers.

        The success of Hospira's new product offerings and enhancements will depend on several factors, including Hospira's ability to:

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properly anticipate and satisfy customer needs, including increasing demand for lower-cost products that help improve safety and productivity;



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innovate, develop, manufacture and implement new products and technologies in an economical and timely manner;



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differentiate its offerings from competitors' offerings;



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obtain favorable pricing on such products.

        Even if Hospira is able to successfully develop new products or enhancements or new generations of its existing products, these new products or enhancements or new generations of its existing products may not produce sales in excess of the costs of development, and they may be quickly rendered obsolete by changing customer preferences or the introduction by competitors of products embodying new technologies or features. Finally, innovations may not be accepted quickly in the marketplace because of, among other things, entrenched patterns of clinical practice, the need for regulatory clearance and uncertainty over third-party reimbursement.

Failure to effectively manage efforts under product collaboration agreements may harm Hospira's business and profitability.

        In many cases, Hospira collaborates with other companies for the development, regulatory approval, manufacturing and marketing of new products. For example, Hospira has entered into collaboration agreements relating to the long-term development and commercialization of biosimilar products, which Hospira views as an important long-term opportunity for its specialty injectable pharmaceutical product line. Hospira's ability to benefit from these arrangements will depend on its ability to successfully manage these arrangements and the performance of the other parties to these arrangements. Hospira and the other parties to these arrangements may not efficiently work together, leading to higher-than-anticipated costs and/or delays in important activities under the arrangements.

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The other parties to these arrangements may not devote the resources that Hospira requires for the arrangement to be successful. These arrangements are often governed by complex agreements that may be subject to differing interpretations by the parties, which may result in disputes. These factors are often beyond the control of Hospira, and could harm Hospira's sales, product development efforts and profitability.

Hospira is subject to the cost-containment efforts of hospital buying groups, wholesalers, distributors, third-party payors and government organizations.

        Many existing and potential customers for Hospira's products have combined to form GPOs, and integrated delivery networks ("IDNs") in an effort to lower costs. GPOs and IDNs negotiate pricing arrangements with medical supply manufacturers and distributors, and these negotiated prices are made available to a GPO's or an IDN's affiliated hospitals and other members. Failure to negotiate advantageous pricing and purchasing arrangements could cause Hospira to lose market share to its competitors and/or have a material adverse effect on its sales and profitability.

        Hospira also relies significantly on drug wholesalers to assist in the distribution of its generic injectable pharmaceutical products. In general, drug wholesalers have been attempting to implement, and unilaterally enforce, a fee-for-service model for the distribution of such products. While Hospira has contracts in place with its major drug wholesalers, if Hospira is required to pay fees not contemplated by its existing agreements, Hospira will incur additional costs to distribute its products, which may harm Hospira's profitability.

        Hospira's products and services are sold to hospitals and alternate site providers, such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities, all of which receive reimbursement for the healthcare services provided to their patients from third-party payors, such as government programs, private insurance plans and managed-care programs. These third-party payors are increasingly attempting to contain healthcare costs by limiting both coverage and the level of reimbursement for medical products and services. Levels of reimbursement, if any, may be decreased in the future, and future legislation, regulation or reimbursement policies of third-party payors may otherwise adversely affect the demand for and price levels of Hospira's products, which could have a material adverse effect on its sales and profitability.

        In markets outside the United States, Hospira's business has experienced downward pressure on product pricing as a result of the concentrated buying power of governments as principal customers and the use of bid-and-tender sales methods whereby Hospira is required to submit a bid for the sale of its products. Hospira's failure to offer acceptable prices to these customers could have a material adverse effect on its sales and profitability in these markets.

If Hospira is unable to maintain its GPO pricing agreements, sales of its products could decline.

        A small number of GPOs influence a majority of sales to Hospira's hospital customers in the U.S. GPOs negotiate pricing agreements with providers of medical products, and these negotiated prices are made available to members of GPOs. If Hospira does not have a pricing agreement with a GPO, it may be more difficult for Hospira to sell its products to the GPO's members.

        Hospira has pricing agreements covering certain products with the major GPOs in the United States, including Amerinet, Inc.; Broadlane Inc.; HealthTrust Purchasing Group L.P.; MedAssets Inc.; Novation, LLC; PACT, LLC; and Premier Purchasing Partners, LP. It will be important for Hospira to continue to maintain pricing arrangements with major GPOs. In order to maintain these relationships, Hospira must offer a reliable supply of high-quality, regulatory-compliant products. Hospira also needs to maintain a broad product line and be price-competitive. Several GPO contracts are up for renewal or extension each year. If Hospira is unable to renew or extend one or more of those contracts, and

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cannot replace lost business, Hospira's sales and profitability will decline. There has been consolidation among major GPOs, and further consolidation may occur. The effect of consolidation is uncertain, and consolidation may impair Hospira's ability to contract with GPOs in the future.

        The GPOs also have a variety of business relationships with Hospira's competitors and may decide to enter into pricing agreements for, or otherwise prefer, products other than Hospira's. While GPOs negotiate incentives for members to purchase specified products from a given manufacturer or distributor, GPO pricing agreements allow customers to choose between the products covered by the arrangement and another manufacturer's products, whether or not purchased under a negotiated pricing agreement. As a result, Hospira may face competition for its products even within the context of its GPO pricing agreements.

        Although some of Hospira's GPO pricing agreements may not be terminated without breach until the end of their contracted term, others may be terminated on 60 or 90 days' notice. If Hospira is unable to establish or maintain arrangements with key GPOs and customers, or if GPO members alter their preference for Hospira's products in favor of those of Hospira's competitors, Hospira's sales and profitability could decline.

Hospira and its suppliers and customers are subject to various governmental regulations, and it could be costly to comply with these regulations and to develop compliant products and processes.

        Hospira's products are subject to rigorous regulation by the FDA, and numerous other national, supranational, federal and state governmental authorities. The process of obtaining regulatory approvals to market a drug or medical device, particularly from the FDA and certain governmental authorities outside the United States, can be costly and time-consuming, and approvals might not be granted for future products on a timely basis, if at all.

        The U.S. government and various states in the U.S. are considering or have adopted laws requiring pedigrees for healthcare products that are designed to reduce or prevent counterfeiting. The implementation of a pedigree system may lead to significant costs and may harm future profitability. If Hospira is unable to develop and implement a pedigree system as required by an existing law or any laws which are subsequently enacted, this could disrupt Hospira's business and result in a material adverse effect on Hospira's sales, profitability and financial condition.

        The FDA, along with other regulatory agencies around the world, recently has been experiencing a backlog of generic drug applications, which may delay approvals of new generic drug products. FDA officials have announced plans to propose user fees in connection with applications by generic drug producers like Hospira for approval of new generic drug products. If enacted, user fees would increase Hospira's product development costs.

        Existing regulations may also delay or prevent generic drug producers such as Hospira from offering certain products, such as biosimilar products, in key territories, which could harm Hospira's ability to grow its business. If a clear regulatory pathway for the approval of biosimilar products is not fully developed in the United States and other jurisdictions, Hospira may not be able to generate future sales of such products in those jurisdictions and may not realize the anticipated benefits of its investments in the development, manufacture and sale of such products. Delays in receipt of, or failure to obtain, approvals for product candidates could result in delayed realization of product revenues and in substantial additional costs.

        Hospira may not be able to remain in compliance with applicable FDA and other material regulatory requirements once it has obtained clearance or approval for a product. These requirements include, among other things, regulations regarding manufacturing practices, product labeling, advertising and postmarketing reporting, including adverse event reports and field alerts, some of which

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are related to manufacturing quality concerns. Hospira may be required by regulatory authorities, or determine on its own, to temporarily cease production and sale of certain products to resolve manufacturing and product quality concerns, which would harm Hospira's sales, margins and profitability in the affected period(s) and may have a material adverse effect on Hospira's business.

        Many of Hospira's facilities and procedures and those of its suppliers are subject to ongoing regulation, including periodic inspection by the FDA and other regulatory authorities. For example, manufacturers of pharmaceutical products must comply with detailed regulations governing current good manufacturing practices, including requirements relating to quality control and quality assurance. Hospira must incur expense and spend time and effort in the areas of production, safety, quality control and quality assurance to ensure compliance with these complex regulations. In the past, Hospira's business has received notices alleging violations of these regulations, and Hospira has modified its practices in response to these notices.

        Hospira's manufacturing facilities and those of its suppliers could be subject to significant adverse regulatory actions in the future. These possible regulatory actions could include warning letters, fines, damages, injunctions, civil penalties, recalls, seizures of its products and criminal prosecution. These actions could result in, among other things, substantial modifications to Hospira's business practices and operations; refunds, recalls or seizures of its products; a total or partial shutdown of production in one or more of its facilities while Hospira remedies the alleged violation; the inability to obtain future pre-market clearances or approvals; and withdrawals or suspensions of current products from the market.

        Any adverse regulatory action, or action taken by Hospira to maintain appropriate regulatory compliance, could disrupt Hospira's business and have a material adverse effect on its sales, profitability and financial condition. Furthermore, adverse regulatory action with respect to any Hospira product, operating procedure or manufacturing facility could materially harm Hospira's reputation in the marketplace.

The manufacture of Hospira's products is highly exacting and complex, and if Hospira or its suppliers encounter problems manufacturing, storing or distributing products, Hospira's business could suffer.

        The manufacture of Hospira's products is highly exacting and complex, due in part to strict regulatory requirements governing the manufacture of drugs and medical devices. Problems may arise during manufacturing, storage or distribution of Hospira's products for a variety of reasons, including equipment malfunction, failure to follow specific protocols and procedures, problems with raw materials and environmental factors. If problems arise during the production, storage or distribution of a batch of product, that batch of product may have to be discarded. This could, among other things, lead to increased costs, lost sales, damage to customer relations, time and expense spent investigating the cause and, depending on the cause, similar losses with respect to other batches or products. If problems are not discovered before the product is released to the market, recall and product liability costs may also be incurred. Problems with respect to the manufacture, storage or distribution of its products could materially disrupt Hospira's business and harm its sales and profitability.

Hospira is experiencing higher costs to produce its products as a result of rising oil and gas prices.

        Hospira uses resins and other petroleum-based materials as raw materials in many of its products. Prices of oil and gas also affect significantly Hospira's costs for freight and utilities. Oil and gas prices are volatile and fluctuated significantly in 2007, and resulted in higher costs to Hospira to produce and distribute its products during certain periods. If costs increase and Hospira is unable to fully recover these costs through price increases or offset these increases through other cost reductions, Hospira could experience lower margins and profitability.

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Hospira depends on third parties to supply raw materials and other components and may not be able to obtain sufficient quantities of these materials, which could limit Hospira's ability to manufacture products on a timely basis and could harm its profitability.

        The manufacture of Hospira's products requires raw materials and other components that must meet stringent FDA and other regulatory requirements. Some of these raw materials and other components are currently available from a limited number of suppliers. For example, the LifeShield® CLAVE® and MicroCLAVE® connector products, which are components of administration sets that represented approximately 12% of Hospira's 2007 sales, rely on proprietary components that are available exclusively from ICU Medical. CLAVE® and MicroCLAVE® are registered trademarks of ICU Medical. In addition, Hospira purchases from single sources certain compounding material, polyvinyl-chloride resin and laminate film components for Hospira's production of certain flexible bags that it uses with its intravenous and pre-mixed solutions, as well as rubber components that it uses with some of its injectable pharmaceuticals. Hospira also obtains from single sources certain active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products. Identifying alternative suppliers and obtaining approval to change or substitute a raw material or component, or the supplier of a finished product, raw material or component, can be time-consuming and expensive, as testing, validation and regulatory approval are necessary.

        In the past, Hospira's business has experienced shortages in some of the raw materials and components of its products. Continuous supply of petroleum-based products is especially risky due to the limited number of capable suppliers, limited production capacity and the effect of natural disasters. If suppliers are unable to deliver sufficient quantities of these materials on a timely basis or if supply is otherwise disrupted, including by suppliers exiting the market, the manufacture and sale of Hospira's products may be disrupted, and its sales and profitability could be adversely affected.

Hospira's cost-reduction activities have resulted in significant charges and cash expenditures. These activities may disrupt Hospira's business and may not result in the intended cost savings.

        Hospira's strategy, in part, relies on the establishment of a low-cost operating infrastructure. In order to realize potential savings on future manufacturing and other operating costs, since 2005, Hospira has taken various actions to dispose of, or close, certain manufacturing facilities. These actions included the sale of its Salt Lake City, Utah manufacturing facility to ICU Medical and an agreement to purchase critical care products produced there from ICU Medical; the closure of its Donegal, Ireland facility and its Ashland, Ohio manufacturing facility; the planned closure of its Montreal, Canada manufacturing facility; and the planned accelerated production phase-out at its North Chicago, Illinois manufacturing facility, which is leased from Abbott. These actions have resulted in, and are expected to continue to result in, significant charges to Hospira's results of operations and cash expenditures. Future cost reduction activities, if taken, may result in additional charges and cash expenditures, which may be material.

        Hospira expects to relocate some of the production at the affected facilities to other Hospira facilities. Relocation of production to other facilities is a complex process requiring, among other things, re-registration of products with regulatory authorities and modification of the other facilities to accommodate the production. If Hospira does not successfully manage such relocation, its manufacturing operations and business could be disrupted and it may incur more costs than anticipated in connection with these activities. Manufacturing at other Hospira facilities, or outsourcing manufacturing to third parties, may not result in the cost savings that Hospira expects. If Hospira does not realize expected savings from its cost-reduction efforts, its profitability may be harmed.

        Hospira is seeking third party contract manufacturing to support development of the API for its early stage biosimilar projects. If Hospira is not successful in securing contract manufacturing services,

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Hospira will need to incur significant costs to construct its own manufacturing facilities. In any event, from a longer term perspective, Hospira believes that it may be necessary to become fundamental in biosimilar API manufacturing to be competitive in this product market.

Hospira's manufacturing capacity could limit its ability to expand its business without significant capital investment.

        Although Hospira believes that it has adequate manufacturing capacity for its primary products, it may need to invest substantial capital resources to expand its manufacturing capacity if demand for its products increases significantly or if it is successful in obtaining significant additional customers for its injectable pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing services business. Hospira may not be able to complete any such expansion projects in a timely manner or on a cost-effective basis, and may not realize the desired benefits of any such expansion.

        As a result of cost-reduction efforts, Hospira has announced the planned closing of, or has sold, certain of its facilities. While Hospira believes it will have available manufacturing capacity to absorb, or the ability to outsource, the production at these facilities, there may be less available capacity at Hospira's facilities. If Hospira experiences an interruption in manufacturing at any of its primary manufacturing facilities, it may not be able to produce sufficient products for its customers. As a result, Hospira's sales, margins and profitability may be materially harmed.

Hospira relies on the performance of its information technology systems, the failure of which could have an adverse effect on Hospira's business and performance.

        Hospira operates in a highly regulated industry that requires the continued operation of sophisticated information technology systems and network infrastructure. These systems are vulnerable to interruption by fire, power loss, system malfunction and other such events, which are beyond Hospira's control. Systems interruptions could reduce Hospira's ability to manufacture its products, and could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's operations and financial performance. Integration of Hospira's systems with Mayne Pharma's systems may increase the chance of systems interruptions. The level of Hospira's protection and disaster-recovery capability varies from site to site, and there can be no guarantee that any such plans, to the extent they are in place, will be totally effective.

Hospira may continue to acquire other businesses, license rights to technologies or products from third parties, or form alliances, which may not be successful.

        As part of Hospira's business strategy, it may continue to pursue acquisitions of complementary businesses and technology licensing arrangements. Hospira also may pursue strategic alliances to expand its product offerings and geographic presence. Hospira may not identify or complete these transactions in a timely manner, on a cost-effective basis or at all, and may not realize the expected benefits of any acquisition, license arrangement or strategic alliance. Other companies, including those with substantially greater financial and sales and marketing resources, may compete with Hospira for these strategic opportunities. Further, if Hospira is successful in securing such opportunities, the products and technologies that Hospira acquires may not be successful or may require significantly greater resources and investments than originally anticipated. In addition, Hospira may enter markets in which it has no or limited prior experience.

Hospira conducts sales activity outside of the United States and is subject to additional business risks that may cause its sales and profitability to decline.

        Because Hospira's products are sold outside the United States, its business is subject to risks associated with doing business internationally. With the acquisition of Mayne Pharma, which derived a

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substantial majority of its revenues outside the United States, a significantly higher percentage of sales in 2007 were generated outside the United States, and should continue in future years. Hospira may continue to pursue growth opportunities in sales of products outside the United States, which could expose Hospira to greater risks. The risks associated with Hospira's operations outside the United States include:

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changes in medical reimbursement policies and programs;



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multiple regulatory requirements that are subject to change, which may delay or deter Hospira's international product commercialization efforts;



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differing local product preferences and product requirements;



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fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;



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trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;



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difficulty in establishing, staffing and managing international operations;



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differing labor regulations or work stoppages or strikes at our union facilities;



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complying with U.S. regulations that apply to international operations, including trade laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-boycott laws;



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potentially negative consequences from changes in tax laws;



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political and economic instability; and



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diminished protection of intellectual property in some countries outside of the United States.

        Hospira operates in many countries outside the United States through distributors. Its success will depend on the efforts and performance of such distributors, which is beyond Hospira's control. These risks could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's ability to distribute and sell its products in markets outside the United States and on Hospira's profitability.

Hospira is subject to healthcare fraud and abuse regulations that could result in significant liability and require Hospira to change its business practices and restrict its operations in the future.

        Hospira's industry is subject to various national, supranational, federal and state laws pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including anti-kickback and false claims laws. Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, substantial fines, imprisonment and exclusion from participation in national, federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans' Administration health programs and health programs outside the United States. These laws and regulations are broad in scope and are subject to evolving interpretations, which could require Hospira to alter one or more of its sales or marketing practices. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt Hospira's business and result in a material adverse effect on Hospira's sales, profitability and financial condition.

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State and federal investigations and existing and future lawsuits relating to the alleged reporting of false or misleading pricing information in connection with Medicare and Medicaid programs could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's business, profitability and financial condition.

        Various state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and various state attorneys general, are investigating a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Abbott, for allegedly engaging in improper marketing and pricing practices with respect to certain Medicare- and Medicaid-reimbursable products, including practices relating to average wholesale price ("AWP"). These are civil investigations that are seeking to identify the practices and determine whether those practices violated any laws, including federal and state false claims acts, or constituted fraud in connection with the Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement paid to third parties. In addition, Abbott is a defendant in a number of purported class actions on behalf of individuals or entities, including healthcare insurers and other third-party payors, that allege generally that Abbott and numerous other pharmaceutical companies reported false or misleading pricing information in connection with federal, state and private reimbursement for certain drugs. Since the spin-off, Hospira has been named as a defendant in some of these suits, as further described in "Item 3. Legal Proceedings—Marketing and Pricing Cases." Hospira's products are involved in these investigations and lawsuits. There may be additional investigations or lawsuits, or additional claims in existing investigations or lawsuits, initiated with respect to these matters in the future. Hospira may be named as a subject or defendant in more of these investigations or lawsuits. Abbott will indemnify Hospira for liabilities associated with pending or future AWP investigations and lawsuits only to the extent that they are of the same nature as the lawsuits and investigations that existed against Abbott as of the spin-off date and relate to the sale of Hospira products prior to the spin-off. Hospira will assume any other losses that may result from these investigations and lawsuits related to Hospira's products. Hospira has not established any reserves related to these matters, and Hospira does not currently believe insurance coverage will be available for any resulting losses.

        These investigations and lawsuits could result in changes to Hospira's business practices or pricing policies, civil or criminal monetary damages, penalties or fines, imprisonment and/or exclusion of Hospira's products from participation in federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans' Administration health programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's business, profitability and financial condition.

Income taxes can have an unpredictable effect on Hospira's results of operations and result in greater-than-anticipated liabilities.

        Hospira is subject to income taxes in a variety of jurisdictions, and its tax structure is subject to review by both domestic and foreign taxation authorities. Because Hospira's income tax expense for any period depends heavily on the mix of income derived from the various taxing jurisdictions during that period, which is inherently uncertain, its income tax expense and reported net income may fluctuate significantly, and may be materially different than forecasted.

        Hospira is the beneficiary of tax exemptions in certain jurisdictions outside the United States, where a portion of its income is sourced. These tax exemptions have a significant impact on reducing Hospira's overall effective tax rate. If Hospira is unable to maintain these tax exemptions, Hospira's future profitability may be reduced. Changes in laws or governmental policies can affect the availability of these exemptions.

        Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and in evaluating tax positions that are subject to audits and adjustments. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits are established when, despite Hospira's belief that the tax return positions are fully supportable, positions taken by Hospira are likely to be challenged based on the applicable tax authority's determination of the positions. Although Hospira believes its tax provisions and related liability balances are reasonable,

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the ultimate tax outcome may differ from the amounts recorded in its financial statements and may materially affect its financial results in the period or periods for which such determination is made.

Hospira may incur product liability losses and insurance coverage could be inadequate or unavailable to cover these losses.

        Hospira's business is subject to potential product liability risks that are inherent in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of drugs and medical devices and products. In the ordinary course of business, Hospira is the subject of product liability claims and lawsuits alleging that its products have resulted or could result in an unsafe condition or injury to patients. Product liability claims and lawsuits, safety alerts or product recalls, regardless of their ultimate outcome, could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's business and reputation and on its ability to attract and retain customers.

        Hospira is responsible for all liabilities, including liabilities for claims and lawsuits, related to its business, whether they arose before or after the spin-off, other than certain liabilities relating to allegations that it engaged in improper marketing and pricing practices in connection with federal, state or private reimbursement for its products. As part of Hospira's risk management policy, Hospira carries third-party product liability insurance coverage, which includes a substantial retention or deductible that provides that Hospira will not receive insurance proceeds until the losses incurred exceed the amount of that retention or deductible. To the extent that any losses are within these retentions or deductibles, Hospira will be responsible for the administration and payment of these losses. Product liability claims in excess of applicable insurance could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's profitability and financial condition.

If Hospira is unable to protect its intellectual property rights, its business and prospects could be harmed.

        Hospira relies on trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, continuing technological innovation and, in some cases, patent, trademark and service mark protection to preserve its competitive position. A failure to protect Hospira's intellectual property could harm its business and prospects, and its efforts to protect its proprietary rights may not be adequate.

        Most of Hospira's products are not protected by patents or other proprietary rights, and have limited or no market exclusivity. Patent filings by third parties could render Hospira's intellectual property less valuable. In addition, intellectual property rights may be unavailable or limited in certain countries outside the United States, which could make it easier for competitors to capture market position. Competitors may also harm sales of Hospira's products by designing products that mirror the capabilities of those products or technology without infringing Hospira's intellectual property rights. If Hospira does not obtain sufficient international protection for its intellectual property, Hospira's competitiveness in international markets could be impaired, which could limit its growth and future sales.

If Hospira infringes the intellectual property rights of third parties, Hospira may face legal action, increased costs and delays in marketing new products.

        Hospira seeks to launch generic pharmaceutical products either where patent protection of equivalent branded products has expired, where patents have been declared invalid or where products do not infringe the patents of others. To achieve a "first-to-market" position for generic pharmaceutical products, Hospira may take action, such as litigation, to seek to assert that its products do not infringe patents of existing products or that those patents are invalid or unenforceable. These actions may result in increased litigation, which could be costly and time consuming, and which may not be successful. Hospira and Mayne Pharma have made abbreviated new drug applications and certifications (known as "paragraph IV certifications" in the U.S.) that the relevant patents for existing products would not be infringed by a Hospira product, or were invalid or unenforceable, in the United States and equivalent

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filings in Canada. Claims filed by innovators challenging these paragraph IV certifications may delay or prevent the launch of the relevant products and result in additional costs.

        Third parties may claim that Hospira's products are infringing their intellectual property rights. Claims of intellectual property infringement could be costly and time-consuming and might require Hospira to enter into costly royalty or license agreements, if Hospira is able to obtain royalty or license agreements on acceptable terms or at all. Hospira also may be subject to significant damages or an injunction preventing it from manufacturing, selling or using some of its products in the event of a successful claim of patent or other intellectual property infringement. Any of these adverse consequences could have a material adverse effect on Hospira's profitability and financial condition.

Hospira has outstanding stock options, which may dilute the ownership of its existing shareholders.

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had approximately 13.1 million outstanding stock options and the ability to award approximately 7.7 million additional share-based awards under its equity compensation plan. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira's outstanding option awards had a weighted average exercise price of $34.84, which was below the market price of Hospira's stock at that time. Exercises of stock options at a price below the market price of Hospira's stock will dilute the ownership interest of existing shareholders.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

        None.

Item 2. Properties

        The locations and uses of Hospira's principal manufacturing, administrative, and research and development ("R&D") properties as of December 31, 2007 are as follows:

Location	Use	Owned/Leased
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia	R&D	Owned
Austin, Texas	Manufacturing	Owned
Buffalo, New York	Manufacturing	Owned
Boulder, Colorado	R&D/Manufacturing	Leased
Clayton, North Carolina	R&D/Manufacturing	Owned
Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland	Manufacturing	Leased
La Aurora, Costa Rica	Manufacturing	Owned
Lake Forest, Illinois*	Corporate Headquarters/R&D	Owned/Leased
Liscate, Italy	Manufacturing	Owned
McPherson, Kansas	Manufacturing	Owned
Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Manufacturing	Leased
Morgan Hill, California	R&D/Manufacturing	Owned
Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia	R&D/Manufacturing	Owned
North Chicago, Illinois	Manufacturing	Leased
Rocky Mount, North Carolina	Manufacturing	Owned
Salisbury, South Australia, Australia	R&D/Manufacturing	Owned
San Cristobal, Dominican Republic	Manufacturing	Owned
San Diego, California	R&D	Leased
Wasserburg, Germany	Manufacturing	Owned

*

The Lake Forest facilities consist of four buildings, three of which are owned and one of which is leased, and expires in 2016.

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        The Boulder, Colorado lease expires in 2011; Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland lease expires in 2013; the Montreal, Canada lease expires in 2008; the North Chicago, Illinois lease between Abbott and Hospira expires in 2014; and the San Diego, California lease expires in 2014.

        Hospira closed its Donegal, Ireland facility in late 2006 and closed its Ashland, Ohio facility late in 2007. Hospira expects to close the Montreal facility by the end of the first half of 2008. Hospira expects to phase out production at the North Chicago, Illinois facility on an accelerated time frame, with most of the phase-out occurring by early 2010. Production of the primary products at these facilities is expected to move to other Hospira facilities and/or be outsourced to third-party suppliers. In 2006, Hospira began a $60 million expansion of manufacturing capacity at the McPherson, Kansas facility, in part to accommodate some of the production from the North Chicago, Illinois facility. The expansion neared completion in 2007.

        Hospira believes that its facilities and equipment are in good operating condition and are well maintained. Hospira believes that it has adequate capacity to meet its current business needs.

        As a result of the acquisition of Mayne Pharma, Hospira has a joint venture with Cadila Healthcare Limited, an Indian pharmaceutical company, which is in the process of qualifying a manufacturing facility in India to produce injectable cytotoxic drugs.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

        Hospira, Abbott, or in some instances both, are involved in various claims and legal proceedings, including product liability claims and proceedings related to Hospira's business.

        Various state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and various state attorneys general, are investigating a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Abbott, for allegedly engaging in improper marketing and pricing practices with respect to certain Medicare and Medicaid reimbursable products, including practices relating to AWP. These are civil investigations that are seeking to identify the practices and determine whether those practices violated any laws, including federal and state false claims acts, or constituted fraud in connection with the Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement paid to third parties. In addition, Abbott is a defendant in a number of purported class actions on behalf of individuals or entities, including healthcare insurers and other third-party payors, that allege generally that Abbott and numerous other pharmaceutical companies reported false or misleading pricing information in connection with federal, state and private reimbursement for certain drugs. Many of the products involved in these investigations and lawsuits are Hospira products. Hospira is cooperating with the authorities in these investigations. There may be additional investigations or lawsuits, or additional claims in the existing investigations or lawsuits, initiated with respect to these matters in the future. Hospira cannot be certain that it will not be named as a subject or defendant in these investigations or lawsuits. Hospira is a named defendant in two such lawsuits: The State of Texas ex rel. Ven-A-Care of the Florida Keys, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories Inc., Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc, Case No. GV-04-001286, pending in the District Court of Travis County, Texas and State of Hawaii v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., et al., Case No. 06-1-0720-04, pending in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, Hawaii. Hospira denies all material allegations asserted against it in these two lawsuits. Hospira has been dismissed as a defendant in the case, United States of America ex rel. Ven-A-Care of the Florida Keys, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., et al Case No. 95-1354, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Abbott will indemnify Hospira for liabilities associated with pending or future AWP investigations and lawsuits only to the extent that they are of the same nature as the lawsuits and investigations that existed against Abbott as of the spin-off date and relate to the sale of Hospira products prior to the spin-off. Hospira will assume any other losses that may result from these investigations and lawsuits related to Hospira's products, including any losses associated with post-spin-off activities. These investigations and lawsuits could result in changes to Hospira's business practices or pricing policies, civil or criminal monetary damages, penalties or fines, imprisonment and/or exclusion of Hospira

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products from participation in federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans' Administration health programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its business, profitability and financial condition.

        Hospira has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging generally that the spin-off of Hospira from Abbott Laboratories interfered with employee benefits in violation of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). The lawsuit was filed on November 8, 2004 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is captioned: Myla Nauman, Jane Roller and Michael Loughery v. Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. On November 18, 2005, the complaint was amended to assert an additional claim against Abbott and Hospira for breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA. Hospira has been dismissed as a defendant with respect to the fiduciary duty claim. By Order dated December 30, 2005, the Court granted class action status to the lawsuit. As to the sole claim against Hospira in the original complaint, the court certified a class defined as: "all employees of Abbott who were participants in the Abbott Benefit Plans and whose employment with Abbott was terminated between August 22, 2003 and April 30, 2004, as a result of the spin-off of the HPD/creation of Hospira announced by Abbott on August 22, 2003, and who were eligible for retirement under the Abbott Benefit Plans on the date of their terminations." Hospira denies all material allegations asserted against it in the complaint.

        On August 12, 2005, Retractable Technologies, Inc. ("RTI") filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. alleging breach of contract and fraud in connection with a National Marketing and Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") between Abbott and RTI signed in May 2000. Retractable Technologies, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Case No. 505CV157, pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. RTI purported to terminate the contract for breach in 2003. The lawsuit alleges that Abbott misled RTI and breached the Agreement in connection with Abbott's marketing efforts. RTI seeks unspecified monetary damages as well as punitive damages. Hospira has conditionally agreed to defend and indemnify Abbott in connection with this lawsuit, which involves a contract carried out by Abbott's former Hospital Products Division. Abbott denies all material allegations in the complaint. Abbott intends to pursue claims against RTI for breach of the Agreement in arbitration or in federal court. Hospira is entitled, pursuant to its agreements with Abbott, to any amounts recovered due to RTI's breach of the Agreement. On February 9, 2007, the court ruled that RTI could not be compelled to arbitrate its claims, but granted Abbott leave to appeal the ruling. Abbott has appealed the ruling that RTI is not required to arbitrate its claims.

        Hospira's product liability claim exposures are evaluated each reporting period. Hospira's reserves, which are not material, are the best estimate of loss, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies." Based upon information that is currently available, management believes that the likelihood of a material loss in excess of recorded amounts is remote.

        Additional legal proceedings may occur that may result in a change in the estimated reserves recorded by Hospira. It is not feasible to predict the outcome of such proceedings with certainty and there can be no assurance that their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on Hospira's financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market for Common Stock

        Hospira's common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "HSP." The following table sets forth the high and low closing prices for Hospira's common stock on the NYSE for each period indicated.

	Market Price Per Share
	2007				2006
For the quarter ended:	High		Low		High		Low
March 31	$	40.90	$	33.85	$	47.63	$	39.10
June 30	$	41.88	$	38.32	$	45.13	$	36.94
September 30	$	41.45	$	37.61	$	43.88	$	34.35
December 31	$	44.51	$	39.40	$	38.64	$	31.17

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had approximately 41,900 shareholders of record. Hospira has not paid dividends on its common stock.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

        The following table gives information, as of December 31, 2007, about Hospira's common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options and other equity awards under the Hospira 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, which is the only equity compensation plan pursuant to which Hospira's equity securities are authorized for issuance.

Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (#)	Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights ($)		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in the first column) (#)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	13,133,815	$	34.84	7,657,395
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	—		—	—
Total	13,133,815	$	34.84	7,657,395

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

        The following table gives information on a monthly basis regarding purchases made by Hospira of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
October 1-October 31, 2007	3,826	$	41.34	—	$	100,233,606
November 1-November 30, 2007	26,380	$	40.86	—	$	100,233,606
December 1-December 31, 2007	42,751	$	43.38	—	$	100,233,606
Total	72,957	$	42.36	—	$	100,233,606

(1)

These shares represent the shares deemed surrendered to Hospira to pay the exercise price and to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding obligations in connection with the exercise of employee stock options.

(2)

In February 2006, Hospira's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $400.0 million of Hospira's common stock in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The repurchase of shares commenced in early March 2006. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had purchased 7,584,400 shares for $299.8 million in aggregate under the 2006 board authorization, all of which were purchased during 2006.

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Performance Graph

        The following graph compares the performance of Hospira common stock for the periods indicated with the performance of the S&P 500 Stock Index and the S&P Health Care Index.

Comparison of Cumulative Total Return

        Assumes $100 was invested on May 3, 2004 (the first date Hospira common stock was traded on the NYSE) in Hospira common stock and each index. Values are as of the close of the U.S. stock markets on December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and assume dividends are reinvested. No cash dividends have been declared or paid on Hospira common stock. Returns over the indicated period may not be indicative of future returns.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

        The following table sets forth Hospira's selected financial information derived from its audited consolidated financial statements as of, and for the years ended, December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003.

        For all periods prior to April 30, 2004, the date of Hospira's spin-off from Abbott, Hospira operated as a part of Abbott. Hospira's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, reflect Hospira's operations as a separate, stand-alone entity subsequent to the spin-off combined with the historical operations of Hospira when it operated as part of Abbott prior to the spin-off. The historical financial information presented is not indicative of the results of operations or financial position that would have been obtained if Hospira had been an independent company during all periods shown or of future performance as an independent company.

        The selected financial information should be read in conjunction with "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and Hospira's audited financial statements included in Item 8.

		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2007		2006		2005		2004		2003
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Statements of Income Data:
Net sales		$	3,436,238	$	2,688,505	$	2,626,696	$	2,645,036	$	2,623,737
Gross profit			1,173,923		939,243		849,056		786,601		701,051
Income from operations(1)			302,626		339,584		336,615		427,650		360,375
Income before income taxes			187,786		324,697		322,075		411,520		359,121
Net income		$	136,758	$	237,679	$	235,638	$	301,552	$	260,363
Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.87	$	1.51	$	1.48	$	1.93	$	1.67
	Diluted	$	0.85	$	1.48	$	1.46	$	1.92	$	1.67
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
	Basic(2)		156,919		157,368		159,275		156,187		156,043
	Diluted(2)		160,164		160,424		161,634		157,160		156,043

(1)

Includes acquired in-process research and development charge of $88.0 million and $10.0 million in 2007 and 2006, respectively, and post-retirement medical and dental curtailment benefit expense of $64.6 million in 2004.

(2)

For periods prior to April 30, 2004, basic and diluted earnings per share are computed using the number of shares of Hospira common stock outstanding on April 30, 2004, the date on which the Hospira common stock was distributed to the shareholders of Abbott in connection with the spin-off.

	December 31,
	2007		2006		2005		2004		2003
(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets	$	5,084,666	$	2,847,587	$	2,789,182	$	2,342,790	$	2,250,163
Long-term debt	$	2,184,385	$	702,044	$	695,285	$	698,841	$	—

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

        Hospira is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company that develops, manufactures and markets products that help improve the safety, cost and productivity of patient care. Hospira's portfolio includes one of the industry's broadest lines of generic acute-care and oncology injectables, which help address the high cost of proprietary pharmaceuticals; and integrated solutions for medication management and infusion therapy. Hospira's broad portfolio of products is used by hospitals and alternate site providers, such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities. In February 2007, Hospira acquired Mayne Pharma to increase its global presence in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals.

Transition from Abbott

        Hospira became a separate public company pursuant to a spin-off from Abbott on April 30, 2004 (the "spin-off date"). In connection with the spin-off, Hospira and Abbott agreed that the legal transfer of certain operations and assets (net of liabilities) outside the United States would occur, and be completed, within two years after the spin-off. During the transition period, these operations and assets were used in the conduct of Hospira's international business and Hospira was subject to the risks and entitled to the benefits generated by such operations and assets. Hospira was dependent on Abbott's international infrastructure until such legal transfers occurred in each international country. These transfers were completed in 2006.

        Hospira and Abbott entered into various manufacture and supply agreements prior to the spin-off under which Hospira supplies certain products to Abbott that it manufactured prior to the spin-off. These agreements had an initial two-year term (originally scheduled to expire in April 2006), subject to being extended by Abbott for an additional two-year term under substantially similar contractual provisions. Some of these agreements terminated in 2006, resulting in lower sales to Abbott during 2006 and 2007.

Cost-Reduction Activities

        As part of its strategy to improve margins and cash flows, beginning in 2005, Hospira has taken a number of actions to reduce operating costs and optimize its manufacturing capabilities and capacity.

        In May 2005, to reduce its costs to produce critical care products, Hospira completed a strategic manufacturing, commercialization and development agreement with ICU Medical and sold its Salt Lake City, Utah manufacturing facility and related equipment and inventory to ICU Medical. In connection with these transactions, during 2005, Hospira recorded an impairment charge of $2.4 million and a loss of $13.4 million, which was Hospira's best estimate of the cost of certain obligations that Hospira was required to reimburse to ICU Medical over the 24-month period after closing. Both the impairment and the loss related to obligations assumed were recorded in cost of products sold. During 2007 and 2006, Hospira reduced its liability by $1.6 million and $6.8 million, respectively, due to a change in ICU Medical's strategy for the manufacturing facility that reduced Hospira's related obligation.

        In August 2005, Hospira announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Donegal, Ireland and closed the facility late in 2006. Products produced at the Donegal plant have been moved to Hospira facilities primarily in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. At the time of the announcement, Hospira expected to incur $30 million to $40 million of pre-tax charges relating to the plant closure. During 2005, 2006 and 2007, Hospira incurred $8.5 million, $21.9 million and $0.7 million of these charges, respectively, which are reported in cost of products sold. The costs consist primarily of severance and other employee benefit costs, additional depreciation resulting from the decreased useful lives of the building and certain equipment, and other exit costs. For further details regarding the

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financial impact of this plant closure, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

        In February 2006, Hospira announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Ashland, Ohio and Montreal, Canada over the subsequent 18 to 28 months, respectively, and also provided a timeline for phasing out production at a facility in Abbott's North Chicago, Illinois campus, where it has leased space from its former parent company since the spin-off in April 2004. Hospira intends to transition out of this facility in advance of the lease's expiration in 2014, with a majority of the product transfers occurring over the four years following the announcement. Hospira will transfer production of the primary products from these facilities to other Hospira facilities and will outsource certain product components to third-party suppliers. As of December 31, 2007, the Ashland, Ohio manufacturing plant was closed and Hospira expects to close the Montreal, Canada manufacturing plant by the end of the first half of 2008. The aggregate charges that Hospira will incur related to the plant closings are expected to be in the range of approximately $95 million to $110 million on a pre-tax basis, of which approximately $45 million to $55 million are expected to be reported as restructuring charges. The restructuring costs consist primarily of costs related to severance and other employee benefit costs, additional depreciation resulting from the decreased useful lives of the buildings and certain equipment, and other exit costs. The remaining charges relate to the relocation of production. During 2007 and 2006, Hospira incurred $13.6 million and $21.7 million of restructuring charges, respectively, which are recorded in cost of products sold. For further details regarding the financial impact of these plant closures, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

        These cost-reduction activities involve risks and uncertainties as relocating or outsourcing production is a complex process. Hospira may incur more charges than estimated and may not realize the expected cost savings on its planned time frame or at all. See "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Hospira's Business and Industry—Hospira's cost-reduction activities have resulted in significant charges. These activities may disrupt Hospira's business and may not result in the intended cost savings."

Acquisition of Mayne Pharma

        On February 2, 2007, Hospira completed its acquisition of Mayne Pharma for $2,055.0 million. As Mayne Pharma has strong market positions in Europe and Australia and a significant commercial infrastructure outside the United States, the acquisition has substantially increased Hospira's international presence. The acquisition has also broadened Hospira's specialty injectable pharmaceuticals product line.

        The results of operations of Mayne Pharma are included in Hospira's results for periods on and after February 2, 2007, which has affected comparability of the financial statements for the periods presented in this report and will affect comparability in future periods. For 2007, sales of Mayne Pharma products, which are principally specialty injectable pharmaceutical products, are reported as a separate product line within each of Hospira's reportable segments.

        In connection with the acquisition, Hospira recorded $137.9 million of charges relating to purchase accounting during 2007, including $84.8 million of acquired in-process research and development, all of which was recorded in the first quarter, and $53.1 million of inventory step-up charges, of which $21.4 million was expensed in the first quarter and $31.7 million was expensed in the second quarter. Hospira also recorded $518.2 million of intangible assets in connection with the acquisition, which will be amortized over their useful lives (which have a weighted average life of 10 years). For further details regarding these charges, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

        In connection with the integration of Mayne Pharma into its operations, Hospira expects to incur approximately $95 million to $110 million of cash expenditures for the two-year period after the closing, of which $60 million to $75 million will be recorded as expense and the remainder relates to purchase accounting items and capital projects. These expenses relate to the closure of facilities,

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termination of lease agreements and employee-related benefit arrangements during the two-year period after the closing. Approximately $73.3 million of cash expenditures and $43.8 million of such expenses were recorded during 2007. In addition to integration expenses, Hospira recorded other acquisition-related expenses of $6.5 million in 2007. For further details regarding these expenses, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

        The total purchase price of $2,055.0 million is comprised of $2,042.3 million of cash purchase price and $12.7 million of direct acquisition costs. On February 1, 2007, Hospira incurred $1,925.0 million of bank debt to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded with cash on hand. The bank facilities included a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility and a $1,425.0 million one-year bridge loan facility. The bridge loan facility was completely refinanced on March 23, 2007 through the issuance of long-term debt securities. For further details, see Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. On an ongoing basis, Hospira will continue to incur significantly greater interest expense than it incurred in prior periods, and will be required to dedicate a substantial portion of its cash flow to servicing its debt. Please refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Debt and Capital" later in this Item 7 for further details.

        The acquisition of Mayne Pharma is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the integration of Mayne Pharma and risks relating to our incurring substantial indebtedness in connection with the acquisition. Please see "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Mayne Pharma Acquisition and Related Transactions."

Other Factors

        Manufacturing and Quality.    Hospira's ability to manufacture and sell high-quality, low-cost products in compliance with regulatory requirements is an important factor to the success of its business. Hospira must comply with regulations governing the design, manufacture, marketing and sale of its products, including requirements relating to quality control and quality assurance, and must incur expense, time and effort to ensure compliance with the complex regulations. Hospira must also maintain continuity of supply of raw materials that comply with applicable regulatory requirements. Its business is subject to risks of manufacturing and supply interruptions, and product quality issues, which can lead to product recalls or field actions. Hospira did not experience significant manufacturing or raw material supply interruptions during the periods presented in this report.

        Hospira has recalled, and/or conducted field alerts relating to, certain of its products from time to time. While these activities can lead to costs to repair or replace affected products and temporary interruptions in product sales, and can impact reported results of operations in the applicable period, Hospira does not believe that these activities had a material adverse effect on its business or results of operations during the periods presented in this report.

        Product Development.    Hospira views investment in research and development as an important driver of sales growth over the longer term. To successfully execute its product development strategy, Hospira must continue to develop cost-competitive products and enhancements that satisfy customer needs, introduce products on a timely basis and successfully market those products. As a part of this strategy, Hospira will also need to identify, and successfully manage, strategic alliances and collaborative arrangements.

        Hospira believes that the ability to grow sales in the specialty injectable pharmaceutical product line will be driven primarily by its ability to launch new generic drug products on a timely basis. Generally, the price and sales volume of a generic drug tend to decline as more competitors enter the market for that particular drug. However, new product launches can offset declines from other portfolio products and generate growth. If a company can be "first to market," such that the branded drug is the only other competition for a period of time, higher levels of sales and profitability can be achieved. Timely, efficient research and development capabilities and expertise in legal and regulatory matters will be required to be successful in executing a "first to market" strategy. Over the longer term,

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Hospira views biosimilar products as an important opportunity. In 2006, Hospira invested in biosimilar product development through its collaboration with STADA, under which it made a $21.7 million upfront payment, and its $17.1 million acquisition of BresaGen Limited.

        A key component to the product development strategy for medication management systems has been the development and offering of newer-technology drug delivery pumps and related products and services. Hospira expects to achieve sales growth in part due to increased sales of these newer technology products. Hospira believes that the features and functionality offered by these products position it to achieve such growth over the long-term. As a result, Hospira is aggressively competing to upgrade its current customer base as well as to capture competitive business. Because of changes in technology, it may take more time and effort to sell and implement newer-technology products to its customers. Hospira also expects intense competition for existing and potential customers from other competitors. The timing and amount of purchases made by customers cannot be predicted with certainty.

        Hospira's ability to execute on its product development efforts is subject to various risks and uncertainties described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors," including the ability to timely launch new products and enhancements, the ability to successfully manage collaborative arrangements, actions of competitors and acceptance by customers.

        GPO Contracts.    The ability to maintain GPO contracts is an important factor for Hospira to generate sales. Approximately 43% of Hospira's net sales are made through these contracts. Typically, these contracts cover a portion of Hospira's product lines, specify the prices for Hospira's products, and are effective for three to five years. Generally, the contracts are extended or competitively bid prior to contract expiration. In any year, a portion of the various contracts Hospira has with GPO's expire. While Hospira expects to maintain its business with the GPO's and has been able to maintain its base business under its GPO contracts during the periods covered by this report, if Hospira is unable to renew or renegotiate any significant GPO contracts in the future, its ability to sell products and its profitability may be harmed.

        Share Repurchase.    In February 2006, Hospira's board of directors approved a $400.0 million share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira purchased 7,584,400 shares for $299.8 million in aggregate under the 2006 board authorization, all of which were purchased during 2006. Since Hospira intends to dedicate a substantial portion of its future cash to servicing debt and integrating Mayne Pharma into its operations, Hospira does not expect to repurchase any shares in 2008.

Critical Accounting Policies

        Critical accounting policies are those policies that require management to make the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because they must estimate the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Critical accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties that are sufficiently sensitive to result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Hospira believes its most critical accounting policies are those described below. For a detailed discussion of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

Revenue Recognition—Hospira recognizes revenues from product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. For other than certain drug delivery pumps and injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing, product revenue is recognized when products are delivered to customers and title passes. In certain circumstances, Hospira enters into arrangements in which it provides multiple elements to its customers. In these cases, total revenue is divided among the separate units of accounting (deliverables) based on their relative fair value and is recognized for each deliverable in accordance with the applicable revenue recognition criteria. The recognition of revenue is delayed if there are significant post-delivery obligations, such as installation or customer acceptance.

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        For drug delivery pumps, revenue is typically derived under one of three types of arrangements: outright sales of the drug delivery pump; placements under lease arrangements; and placements under contracts that include associated disposable set purchases. Lease agreements under which Hospira's warranty obligation extends through the entire term are accounted for as operating leases. For these, Hospira recognizes revenue over the lease term, which averages five years. For leases under which Hospira's warranty obligation is limited to approximately one year, Hospira accounts for these as sales-type leases, under which the discounted sales value of the drug delivery pump is recorded as revenue upon placement with the customer. Hospira has contractual arrangements with certain customers whereby it places drug delivery pumps at customer sites, and the customers agree to purchase minimum levels of disposable products (sets) that are used with the pumps. These arrangements generally do not include any upfront fees or payments. The contractual arrangements generally set forth fixed prices for the purchases of the disposable products, where the prices for the disposables do not change over the term of the arrangement, other than, in some cases, for changes in Consumer Price Index provisions. Title for the pumps is retained by Hospira throughout these arrangements, and the related asset is depreciated over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. In these placement arrangements, revenue is recognized as the disposable products are delivered, in accordance with SFAS No. 48, "Revenue Recognition when Right of Return Exists," and Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 104, "Revenue Recognition."

        Hospira markets a server-based suite of software applications designed to connect data from a hospital's drug information library to drug delivery pumps throughout the hospital. The arrangements related to such applications typically include a perpetual software license, software maintenance and implementation services. Hospira recognizes revenue related to these arrangements in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended. Software license revenue and implementation service revenue are generally recognized upon completion of related obligations or customer acceptance and software maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the contract period.

        Injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing involves filling customers' active pharmaceutical ingredients ("API") into delivery systems. Under these arrangements, customers' API is often consigned to Hospira and revenue is recorded for the materials and labor provided by Hospira, plus a profit, upon shipment to the customer.

        Upon recognizing revenue from a sale, Hospira records an estimate for certain items that reduce gross sales in arriving at its reported net sales for each period. These items include chargebacks, rebates and other items (such as cash discounts and returns). Provisions for chargebacks and rebates represent the most significant and complex of these estimates.

Chargebacks—Hospira sells a significant portion of its specialty injectable pharmaceutical products through wholesalers, which maintain inventories of Hospira products and later sell those products to end customers. In connection with its sales and marketing efforts, Hospira negotiates prices with end customers for certain products under pricing agreements (including, for example, group purchasing organization contracts). Consistent with industry practice, the negotiated end customer prices are typically lower than the prices charged to the wholesalers.

        When an end customer purchases a Hospira product that is covered by a pricing agreement from a wholesaler, the end customer pays the wholesaler the price determined under the pricing agreement. The wholesaler is then entitled to charge Hospira back for the difference between the price the wholesaler paid Hospira and the contract price paid by the end customer (a "chargeback"). This process is necessary to enable Hospira to track actual sales to the end customer, which is essential information to run the business effectively. Settlement of chargebacks generally occurs between 30 and 40 days after the sale to wholesalers.

        To account for the chargeback, Hospira records the initial sale to a wholesaler at the price invoiced to the wholesaler and at the same time, records a provision equal to the estimated amount the

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wholesaler will later charge back to Hospira, reducing gross sales and trade receivables. This provision must be estimated because the actual end customer and applicable pricing terms may vary at the time of the sale to the wholesaler. Accordingly, the most significant estimates inherent in the initial chargeback provision relate to the volume of sales to the wholesalers that will be subject to chargeback and the ultimate end customer contract price. These estimates are based primarily on an analysis of Hospira's product sales and most recent historical average chargeback credits by product, estimated wholesaler inventory levels, current contract pricing, anticipated future contract pricing changes and claims processing lag time. Hospira estimates the levels of inventory at the wholesalers through analysis of wholesaler purchases and inventory data obtained directly from certain of the wholesalers. A one percent decrease in end customer contract prices for sales in the U.S. pending chargeback at December 31, 2007 would decrease net sales and income before income taxes by $1.4 million. A one percent increase in wholesale units sold in the U.S. subject to chargebacks at December 31, 2007 would decrease net sales and income before income taxes by $1.8 million.

        Hospira regularly monitors the provision for chargebacks and makes adjustments when it believes the actual chargebacks may differ from estimates. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, chargebacks of $73.6 million and $42.9 million, respectively, were recorded as a reduction in trade receivables. 2007 includes the addition of Mayne Pharma. The methodology used to estimate and provide for chargebacks was consistent across all periods presented.

Rebates—Hospira primarily offers rebates to direct customers, customers who purchase from certain wholesalers at end customer contract prices and government agencies, which administer various programs such as Medicaid. Direct rebates are generally rebates paid to direct purchasing customers based on a contracted discount applied to the direct customer's purchases. Indirect rebates are rebates paid to "indirect customers" that have purchased Hospira products from a wholesaler under a pricing agreement with Hospira. Governmental agency rebates are amounts owed based on legal requirements with public sector benefit providers (such as Medicaid), after the final dispensing of the product by a pharmacy to a benefit plan participant. Rebate amounts are usually based upon the volume of purchases. Hospira estimates the amount of the rebate due at the time of sale, and records the liability and a reduction of gross sales at the same time the product sale is recorded. Settlement of the rebate generally occurs from one to 15 months after sale.

        In determining provisions for rebates to direct customers, Hospira considers the volume of eligible purchases by these customers and the rebate terms. In determining rebates on sales through wholesalers, Hospira considers the volume of eligible contract purchases, the rebate terms and the estimated level of inventory at the wholesalers that would be subject to a rebate, which is estimated as described above under "Chargebacks." Upon receipt of a chargeback, due to the availability of product and customer specific information, Hospira can then establish a specific provision for fees or rebates based on the specific terms of each agreement. Rebates under governmental programs are based on the estimated volume of products sold subject to these programs. Each period the estimates are reviewed and revised, if necessary, in conjunction with a review of contract volumes within the period. Adjustments related to prior period sales have not been material in any period.

        Hospira regularly analyzes the historical rebate trends and makes adjustments to recorded reserves for changes in trends and terms of rebate programs. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, accrued rebates of $106.5 million and $65.1 million, respectively, are included in other accrued liabilities. 2007 includes the addition of Mayne Pharma. The methodology used to estimate and provide for rebates was consistent across all periods presented.

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        The following table is an analysis of chargebacks and rebates for 2007 and 2006. In each year, the provisions for chargebacks and rebates relating to prior period sales were not material.

(dollars in thousands)	Chargebacks			Rebates
Balance at January 1, 2006	$	64,184		$	83,537
Provisions		561,101			126,774
Payments		(582,379	)		(145,223	)
Balance at December 31, 2006		42,906			65,088
Provisions		661,012			160,046
Payments		(630,279	)		(118,653	)
Balance at December 31, 2007	$	73,639		$	106,481

Stock-Based Compensation—On January 1, 2006, Hospira adopted SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS No. 123R") which requires, among other changes, that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized as compensation cost over the vesting period based on the fair value of the instrument on the date of grant. Under SFAS No. 123R, Hospira uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock options. The fair value model includes various assumptions, including the expected volatility and expected life of the awards. These assumptions reflect Hospira's best estimates, but they involve inherent uncertainties based on market conditions generally outside of Hospira's control. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, stock-based compensation expense, as calculated and recorded under SFAS No. 123R, could have been materially impacted. Furthermore, if Hospira uses different assumptions in future periods, stock-based compensation expense could be materially impacted in future periods. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 for additional information regarding stock-based compensation.

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits—Hospira provides pension and post-retirement medical and dental benefits to certain of its active and retired employees based both in and outside of the United States. Prior to the spin-off date, Hospira employees participated in Abbott benefit plans that provided pension and post-retirement benefits. For financial reporting purposes, Hospira develops assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the expected rate of return on plan assets, and healthcare cost trend rate. For these assumptions, management consults with actuaries, monitors plan provisions and demographics, and reviews public market data and general economic information. These assumptions reflect Hospira's best estimates, but they involve inherent uncertainties based on market conditions generally outside of Hospira's control. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, pension and post-retirement benefit expense, could have been materially impacted.

        The U.S. discount rate estimate for 2007 and 2006 were developed with the assistance of yield curves developed by third-party actuaries, while prior year estimates used Moody's Aa corporate bond index, with consideration of differences in duration between the bonds in the index and Hospira's benefit liabilities. For non-U.S. plans, benchmark yield data for high-quality fixed income investments for which the timing and amounts of payments match the timing and amounts of projected benefit payments were used to derive discount rate assumptions.

        The expected rate of return for the pension plan represents the average rate of return to be earned on plan assets over the period the benefits are expected to be paid. The expected rate of return on plan assets is developed from the expected future return of each asset class, weighted by the expected allocation of pension assets to that asset class. Hospira considers historical performance for the types of assets in which the plans invest, independent market forecasts, and economic and capital market conditions.

        The healthcare cost trend rate assumption for 2007 was 7.5% for pre-65 and 9.0% for post-65 years of age employees, with both rates declining to 5% by 2013 and 2016, respectively. A one percentage point increase/(decrease) in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, with other assumptions held constant, would increase/(decrease) the service and interest component of net post-retirement medical and dental cost for the year ended December 31, 2007 by approximately $0.3/($0.3) million,

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and would increase/(decrease) the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation by approximately $6.7/($5.7) million.

        In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)" ("SFAS No. 158"). One provision of SFAS No. 158 requires full recognition of the funded status of Hospira's defined benefit and post-retirement plans. The incremental effect of the application of this provision in 2006 is provided in Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Another provision of SFAS No. 158 requires the measurement of Hospira's defined benefit plan's assets and its obligations to determine the funded status be made as of the end of the fiscal year. This provision of SFAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Hospira does not anticipate that the impact from the adoption of this provision of SFAS No. 158 will be significant to its financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—The carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets and property and equipment, are reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is generally determined by comparing projected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If an impairment is identified, a loss is recorded equal to the excess of the asset's net book value over its fair value, and the cost basis is adjusted. Determining the extent of an impairment, if any, typically requires various estimates and assumptions using management's judgment, including cash flows directly attributable to the asset, the useful life of the asset and residual value, if any. When necessary, Hospira uses internal cash flow estimates, quoted market prices and appraisals as appropriate to determine fair value. Actual results could vary from these estimates. In addition, the remaining useful life of the impaired asset is revised, if necessary.

Loss Contingencies—Hospira accounts for contingent losses in accordance with SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies" ("SFAS No. 5"). Under SFAS No. 5, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable losses at management's best estimate of a loss, or when a best estimate cannot be made, a minimum loss contingency amount is recorded. These estimates are often initially developed substantially earlier than the ultimate loss is known, and the estimates are refined each accounting period, as additional information is known. Accordingly, if Hospira is initially unable to develop a best estimate of loss, the minimum amount, which could be zero, is recorded.

Income Taxes—Hospira's provision for income taxes is based on taxable income, statutory tax rates, and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which Hospira operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and in evaluating tax positions that are subject to audits and adjustments. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits are established when, despite Hospira's belief that the tax return positions are fully supportable, certain positions are likely to be challenged based on the applicable tax authority's determination of the positions. Such liabilities are based on management's judgment, utilizing internal and external tax advisors, and represent the best estimate as to the likely outcome of tax audits. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of changes to unrecognized tax benefits. Each quarter, Hospira reviews the anticipated mix of income derived from the various taxing jurisdictions and its associated liabilities in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"). Deferred income taxes are provided for the tax effect of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements at the enacted statutory rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are paid. Provision for income taxes and foreign withholding taxes are not provided for on undistributed earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries when Hospira intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely to fund foreign acquisitions or to meet working capital and plant and equipment acquisition needs. See further discussion regarding the impact on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as a result of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "Jobs Act") in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8.

        Hospira has been providing for income taxes based on its independent activities after the separation from Abbott. These estimates might change in future periods as Hospira develops its own tax filing history and considers the results of tax authority examinations.

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Results of Operations

Net Sales

        Net sales increased 27.8% in 2007 compared to 2006. Of this increase, 23.7% is related to the addition of Mayne Pharma. The remaining 4.1% increase in overall net sales is primarily driven by favorable volume/mix of 2.6%, the impact of foreign exchange of 0.9%, and increased price of 0.5% in the United States.

        Net sales increased 2.4% in 2006 compared to 2005. Sales to third parties represented a 2.7% increase in overall net sales, driven by favorable volume/mix of 1.5%, which includes the unfavorable impact of the Berlex contract termination of (2.6)%, increased price of 0.9% in the United States, and the impact of foreign exchange of 0.3%. Sales to Abbott had an unfavorable impact of (0.3)% on overall net sales, driven primarily by demand, partially offset by increased price. During the first half of 2005, the agreement under which Hospira distributed Berlex imaging agents was terminated, resulting in lower sales from 2005 to 2006.

        A comparison of product line sales is as follows:

							Percent change
Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006		2005		2007		2006
U.S.—
Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals	$	875,619	$	807,557	$	845,291	8.4	%	(4.5	)%
Medication Delivery Systems		890,005		855,483		796,360	4.0	%	7.4	%
Injectable Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing		149,032		183,266		178,777	(18.7	)%	2.5	%
Sales to Abbott Laboratories		74,711		90,464		104,747	(17.4	)%	(13.6	)%
Mayne Pharma		101,284		—		—	nm		nm
Other		283,447		283,731		262,600	(0.1	)%	8.0	%
Total U.S.		2,374,098		2,220,501		2,187,775	6.9	%	1.5	%
International—
Sales to Third Parties		464,984		397,677		374,560	16.9	%	6.2	%
Sales to Abbott Laboratories		60,597		70,327		64,361	(13.8	)%	9.3	%
Mayne Pharma		536,559		—		—	nm		nm
Total International		1,062,140		468,004		438,921	127.0	%	6.6	%
Total Net Sales	$	3,436,238	$	2,688,505	$	2,626,696	27.8	%	2.4	%

nm = percent change not meaningful

2007 compared to 2006:

        Net sales in Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals increased, driven by higher sales in the base product portfolio, including increased sales of certain anti-infective products, drugs sold in differentiated delivery systems, Hospira's proprietary drug Precedex® and favorable pricing. The increase was also driven by contributions from new product launches in 2007 and 2006, including ampicillin sulbactam, ondansetron and propofol.

        Net sales in Medication Delivery Systems increased, driven by growth in both infusion therapy and medication management systems sales. Growth in infusion therapy products sales was largely due to increased volume from new and existing customer contracts. Medication management systems sales increased due to higher placements of devices and increased revenue from related services.

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        Net sales in Injectable Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing decreased due to expected lower demand from existing customers for certain products, including several products that now have generic competition.

        The decrease in U.S. net sales to Abbott was primarily due to expected decreased volume to Abbott for several of its products, partially offset by increased price.

        The Other product line includes sales of Hospira's products to alternate site providers such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities, as well as sales of critical care devices and brain function monitoring systems. The growth in sales to alternate site healthcare customers was more than offset by a decline in sales of critical care devices, the planned exit of certain products manufactured in Ashland, Ohio, and other adjustments. Sales to alternate site healthcare customers increased due to higher overall sales of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication delivery systems, partially offset by decreased sales of deferoxamine.

        International net sales to Third Parties were higher in all regions primarily related to increased sales of specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication management systems, favorable exchange, and increased contract manufacturing sales. International net sales to Abbott decreased primarily due to expected decreased volume to Abbott for several of its products, partially offset by increased price.

2006 compared to 2005:

        Net sales in Specialty Injectable Pharmaceuticals declined, reflecting the 2005 termination of the Berlex imaging agents distribution agreement. Excluding Berlex, sales within this product line increased, driven by the impact of sales of ceftriaxone, launched in the third quarter of 2005; increased sales of certain anti-infective products (which Hospira believes was partially driven by a competitor's inability to supply product earlier in the year coupled with government orders); increased sales of syringe products; and favorable price. These factors were partially offset by lower sales of ADD-Vantage® diluents due to competitive drug supply issues.

        The net sales increase in Medication Delivery Systems was driven primarily by growth in medication management systems. The growth in medication management systems was due primarily to increased placements of Hospira's newer technology Plum A+® pumps with Hospira MedNet® coupled with the impact of placements of Hospira's LifeCare PCA® infusion system, which was launched in the first quarter of 2006.

        Net sales in Injectable Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing were up slightly, driven by growth in demand for several existing and new products, partially offset by the impact of the termination of certain lower-margin contracts.

        The decrease in U.S. net sales to Abbott was primarily due to decreased demand by Abbott for several of its products, partially offset by increased price.

        The Other product line includes sales of Hospira's products to alternate site providers such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities, as well as sales of critical care devices and brain function monitoring systems. The increase in Other U.S. sales was primarily due to increased sales to alternate site healthcare customers including higher sales of anesthesia products, including recently introduced propofol; increased sales of pumps and sets; and other adjustments, partially offset by decreased sales of deferoxamine due to a competitive product launch and lower critical care sales.

        International net sales to Third Parties were up, primarily reflecting increased sales on a third-party manufacturing contract, growth in Canada, and favorable exchange, partially offset by reduced volumes due to transition-related supply chain disruptions and lower pricing to distributors compared to the prior Abbott direct sales model. International net sales to Abbott increased primarily due to increased price and increased demand by Abbott for several of its products.

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Gross Profit

										Percent change
Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)	2007			2006			2005			2007		2006
Gross profit	$	1,173,923		$	939,243		$	849,056		25.0	%	10.6	%
As a percent of sales		34.2	%		34.9	%		32.3	%

2007 compared to 2006:

        Gross profit increased $234.7 million, or 25.0%, in 2007 compared to 2006. Of this increase, $200.3 million, or 21.3%, is related to the addition of Mayne Pharma.

        Gross profit margin decreased by (0.7)% to 34.2% for 2007 from 34.9% in 2006. Of this decrease, (1.0)% is related to the addition of Mayne Pharma, which includes the inventory step-up charge resulting from purchase accounting of (1.2)% and amortization of the acquired intangible assets of (1.0)%. The remaining change of 0.3% not related to the addition of Mayne Pharma is primarily the result of volume/product mix improvement of 0.3%, lower costs associated with the planned manufacturing plant closures of 0.3%, favorable price in the U.S. of 0.1%, and other net changes of 0.1%. These increases were partially offset by inflation and other manufacturing costs of (0.3)%, the impairment of the intangible asset related to the brain-function monitoring devices of (0.1)%, and incremental freight and distribution costs of (0.1)%.

2006 compared to 2005:

        The increase in gross profit margin in 2006 was primarily the result of volume/product mix improvement of 2.0%, which includes the impact of the termination of the lower margin Berlex agreement of 0.7%; price in the U.S. of 0.7%; an asset impairment and obligations assumed in 2005 and reduction of the obligations in 2006 relating to the sale of the Salt Lake City, Utah manufacturing facility of 0.9%; higher manufacturing performance of 0.5%; lower project expense of 0.4% and lower non-recurring transition related costs of 0.3%. These improvements were partially offset by costs associated with the planned manufacturing plant closures of (1.4)% and incremental freight and distribution costs in the International segment of (0.8)%.

Research and Development

										Percent change
Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)	2007			2006			2005			2007		2006
Research and development expense	$	201,232		$	161,621		$	138,834		24.5	%	16.4	%
As a percent of sales		5.9	%		6.0	%		5.3	%

2007 compared to 2006:

        Research and development ("R&D") expenses increased $39.6 million in 2007, compared to 2006. Of this increase, $47.2 million is related to the addition of Mayne Pharma. Not including the addition of Mayne Pharma, R&D expenses decreased year over year due to the combination of upfront payments made in 2006 related to collaboration agreements for the development, manufacturing and distribution of biosimilar products, as well as lower spending in 2007 on medication delivery infusion systems projects as a result of new product launches. This was partially offset by higher spending on new product development related to new compounds in Hospira's generic injectable drug pipeline and clinical trials on Hospira's branded sedative, Precedex®.

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2006 compared to 2005:

        The increase in R&D expenses in 2006 was primarily due to upfront payments relating to collaboration agreements, spending on new product development and stock option expense as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. Hospira's upfront payments relate to collaboration agreements for the development, manufacturing and distribution of biosimilar products. R&D spending on new product development related to new compounds in Hospira's generic injectable drug pipeline and clinical studies on Hospira's branded sedative, Precedex®. These increases were partially offset by lower spending in 2006 on medication delivery infusion systems as a result of new product launches.

Acquired In-Process Research and Development

        On February 2, 2007, Hospira completed its acquisition of Mayne Pharma. As part of the purchase price allocation, Hospira allocated and expensed $84.8 million to acquired in-process research and development related to Mayne Pharma's pipeline products. Additionally in late 2007, Hospira purchased certain clinical studies related to a compound that will be used to file for expanded medical indications. The cost for these clinical studies was $3.2 million and was recorded as acquired in-process research and development expense in 2007 as the studies have no alternative future uses.

        In the fourth quarter of 2006, Hospira acquired BresaGen Limited, formerly an Australian public company. As part of the purchase price allocation, Hospira allocated and expensed $10.0 million to acquired in-process research and development related to BresaGen's pipeline products.

Selling, General and Administrative

										Percent change
Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)	2007			2006			2005			2007		2006
Selling, general and administrative expense	$	582,078		$	428,038		$	373,607		36.0	%	14.6	%
As a percent of sales		16.9	%		15.9	%		14.2	%

2007 compared to 2006:

        Selling, general and administrative ("S,G&A") expenses increased $154.0 million in 2007, compared to 2006. Of this increase, $102.9 million is related to the addition of Mayne Pharma. The remainder of the increase was primarily due to additional costs related to the integration of Mayne Pharma, partially offset by reduced costs due to the completion in 2006 of the implementation of Hospira's new independent infrastructure as a result of the spin-off.

2006 compared to 2005:

        S,G&A expenses increased in 2006 partially related to stock option expense as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. The remainder of the increase was primarily due to additional costs related to establishment of Hospira's business infrastructure outside the U.S. and costs associated with the implementation of Hospira's new information technology system and related depreciation.

Interest Expense

        Hospira incurred interest expense of $134.5 million in 2007, $31.0 million in 2006 and $28.3 million in 2005. The increase in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to the issuance of additional debt and related costs due to the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The increase in 2006 compared to 2005 was primarily due to higher interest rates on Hospira's floating rate debt (as a result of converting some of Hospira's debt from fixed to floating under the interest rate swap entered into in 2005), partially offset by higher capitalized interest in 2006. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below, as

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well as Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8, for further information regarding Hospira's debt and credit facilities.

Other Income, Net

        Other (income) and expense for 2007, 2006 and 2005 primarily includes amounts relating to foreign currency transaction gains and losses, interest income, and other items. Foreign exchange (gains) for 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $(1.6) million, $(1.1) million and $(0.1) million, respectively. Included in 2007 is $5.7 million of foreign exchange losses realized due to the Mayne Pharma acquisition. Interest (income) for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $(15.1) million, $(17.1) million and $(15.1) million, respectively. In 2007, Hospira also had net gains on investments of $5.0 million.

Income Tax Expense

        The effective tax rate was 27.2% in 2007 and 26.8% in both 2006 and 2005. The effective tax rate for 2007 included the impact of a significant unusual item, the expensing of non-deductible acquired in-process research and development related to the Mayne Pharma acquisition of $84.8 million. Excluding the effect of this item, the 2007 effective tax rate was 18.7%, which includes certain non-recurring items such as purchase accounting, integration and restructuring charges generating benefits in higher tax rate jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for 2006 also included the impact of a significant unusual item, the expensing of acquired in-process research and development. Excluding the effect of this item, the 2006 effective tax rate was 26.0%. Included in 2005 is tax of $9.1 million related to the repatriation of $175.0 million of foreign earnings under the Jobs Act. Excluding the effect of the repatriation, the 2005 effective tax rate was 24.0%. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2007 compared to 2006, excluding both years' significant unusual items, was due primarily to increased expenses in higher tax rate jurisdictions in connection with the Mayne Pharma acquisition, including intangible amortization expense, purchase accounting charges, and interest expense. The increase in the effective tax rate in 2006 compared to 2005, excluding the impact of expensing of acquired in-process research and development in 2006, was due primarily to increased income generated in the U.S, which has a higher tax rate than foreign jurisdictions. The effective tax rates are less than the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate principally due to the benefit of tax exemptions, of varying durations, in certain jurisdictions outside the U.S.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary of Sources and (Uses) of Cash

Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)	2007			2006			2005
Operating activities	$	551,051		$	424,190		$	571,087
Investing activities		(2,228,039	)		(251,236	)		(184,432	)
Financing activities		1,580,219			(377,728	)		8,605

Operating Activities

        Net Cash from Operating Activities continues to be Hospira's primary source of funds to finance operating needs, capital expenditures and repayment of debt. Other capital resources include cash on hand, borrowing availability under Hospira's $375.0 million revolving credit facility and access to the capital markets. Beginning on February 2, 2007, Hospira's operating cash flows include operating cash flows generated by Mayne Pharma. During the two-year period after the closing, Hospira expects to incur approximately $95 million to $110 million of cash expenditures relating to the integration of Mayne Pharma, which will reduce operating and investing cash flows. In addition, as a result of the debt incurred during the first quarter of 2007 to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition, Hospira must dedicate substantially greater cash to service debt obligations (including interest expense and mandatory

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principal payments on the term loan described below) on an ongoing basis compared to past periods. Hospira believes that its current capital resources, including cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, funds available from its revolving credit facility and access to the capital markets will be sufficient to finance its operations, including debt service obligations, capital expenditures, product development and Mayne Pharma integration expenditures for the foreseeable future.

        In 2007, operating activities provided net cash of $551.1 million driven by net income of $136.8 million. Non-cash depreciation, non-cash amortization and impairment of intangible charges, the write-off of acquired in-process research and development, the step-up value of acquired inventories sold, non-cash stock-based compensation expense and the net gains on sales of assets totaled $418.2 million. Changes in operating assets and liabilities and Other, net of $(3.9) million consist primarily of payments made on acquired Mayne Pharma current liabilities, including merger advisory fees, and higher trade receivables due to increased sales, partially offset by lower inventory and higher trade payables.

        In 2006, operating activities provided net cash of $424.2 million, primarily driven by net income of $237.7 million, non-cash depreciation and amortization charges of $156.7 million, non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $35.9 million, and the write-off of acquired in-process research and development of $10.0 million, offset by a pre-tax gain on the sale of the Donegal, Ireland facility of $7.9 million, and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $8.2 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of an increase in inventories, offset by an increase in trade accounts payable and other liabilities and changes in Other, net. The increase in inventory reflected planned normal inventory builds and additional safety stocks to support the business as manufacturing production transfers occur in connection with planned plant closings.

Investing Activities

        In 2007, Net Cash Used in Investing Activities of $2,228.0 million includes the acquisition of Mayne Pharma for $1,961.3 million, net of cash acquired and capital expenditures of $210.5 million. Also in connection with the acquisition of Mayne Pharma, Hospira entered into certain foreign currency forward exchange contracts to limit its exposure from currency movements of the Australian dollar. During 2007, Hospira paid $55.7 million for the settlements relating to these contracts. During 2007, Hospira paid $19.2 million for obligations related to acquisitions made by Mayne Pharma in prior years and $5.5 million for the purchase of certain intangible assets and other investments. These decreases were partially offset by proceeds from dispositions of certain product rights for $13.8 million and proceeds from the sales of marketable securities of $10.4 million.

        In 2006, Net Cash Used in Investing Activities of $251.2 million includes capital expenditures of $235.0 million for upgrading and expanding manufacturing and administrative support facilities, and information technology systems. In addition, investing activities includes proceeds from the sale of the Donegal, Ireland and Montreal, Canada facilities of $19.3 million, the use of cash of $17.1 million for the acquisition of BresaGen and $18.4 million for the purchase of certain intangible assets and other investments.

Financing Activities

        Net Cash From Financing Activities totaled $1,580.2 million in 2007. Hospira incurred $1,925.0 million of bank debt to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The bank facilities included a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility and a $1,425.0 million one-year bridge loan facility. The bridge loan facility was completely refinanced on March 23, 2007 through the issuance of long-term debt securities. During 2007, Hospira prepaid $359.7 million in principal amount of the term loan, in addition to the rescheduled $40.3 million in principal, for a total of $400.0 million. In addition, financing activities include proceeds from employee stock option exercises and related tax benefits of $75.4 million.

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        Net Cash Used in Financing Activities of $377.7 million in 2006 consists primarily of common stock repurchases of $299.8 million and payments to Abbott for international net assets of $126.2 million, offset by proceeds from employee stock option exercises and related tax benefits of $45.8 million, and an increase in other borrowing, net of $2.5 million.

Summary of Financial Position

Years ended December 31 (dollars in thousands)	2007		2006		2005
Cash and cash equivalents	$	241,068	$	322,045	$	520,610
Working capital		1,046,731		916,664		964,929
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt		2,242,879		706,576		697,864

Working Capital

        The increase in working capital in 2007 was primarily due to an increase in trade receivables and inventory. These increases were partially offset by decreases in cash and increases in short-term borrowings, trade payables, and liabilities related to accruals for employee incentive programs. The acquisition of Mayne Pharma increased overall working capital levels in 2007.

        The decrease in working capital in 2006 was primarily due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and an increase in income taxes payable. This is offset by an increase in inventory and prepaid expenses and other receivables, and a decrease in current portion of Due to Abbott, Net, which is principally related to the liability for the international net assets transferred from Abbott, and decreases in liabilities related to accruals for employee incentive programs.

Debt and Capital

        Mayne Pharma Acquisition.    On February 1, 2007, Hospira incurred $1,925.0 million of bank debt to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded with cash on hand. The bank facilities included a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility and a $1,425.0 million one-year bridge loan facility. The bridge loan facility was completely refinanced on March 23, 2007 through the issuance of long-term debt securities described below.

        Under the three-year term loan facility, before giving effect to any prepayments (which reduce the repayment amounts on a pro rata basis), Hospira was required to repay $12.5 million in principal at the end of each quarter in 2007. Hospira must repay $50.0 million at the end of each quarter in 2008 and $62.5 million at the end of each quarter in 2009 (with the final payment to be made on the maturity date of January 15, 2010). Hospira is permitted to prepay amounts borrowed under the term loan from time to time without penalty. During 2007, Hospira prepaid $359.7 million in principal amount of the term loan, in addition to the rescheduled $40.3 million in principal, for a total of $400.0 million. The $40.3 million of payments in principal reflect a reduction in original mandatory payments due to prepayments made in 2007. As a result of the prepayments made in 2007, the amount due within one year is $44.4 million, and is recorded as short-term borrowings. Borrowings under the term loan facility and bridge loan facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin that is determined based on Hospira's senior unsecured debt ratings from Standard & Poor's and Moody's. Based on Hospira's ratings of BBB (stable outlook) from Standard & Poor's and Baa3 (negative outlook) from Moody's, the margin is currently 0.60%. Ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating agencies. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

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        On March 23, 2007, Hospira issued $375.0 million principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due in 2010, $500.0 million principal amount of 5.55% Notes due in 2012 and $550.0 million principal amount of 6.05% Notes due in 2017 in a registered public offering. The Floating Rate Notes due 2010 bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 48 basis points. All series of notes are due on March 30 of the year of maturity. The net proceeds of the notes (after deducting approximately $10.0 million of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses of $4.2 million), together with approximately $21.5 million of cash on hand, were used to repay the bridge loan facility and related interest in full.

        Revolving Credit Facility.    Hospira has a five-year $375.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"), which it entered into on December 16, 2005, and amended on January 15, 2007. The Revolver was amended to permit the Mayne Pharma acquisition and to temporarily increase the maximum leverage ratio and lower the minimum interest coverage ratio. The Revolver is available for working capital and other requirements. The Revolver allows Hospira to borrow funds at variable interest rates as short-term cash needs dictate. Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin, plus a utilization fee if borrowings under the Revolver exceed 50% of the aggregate amount of committed loans. Hospira is also required to pay a facility fee on the aggregate amount of committed loans. The annual rates for the LIBOR margin, the utilization fee and the facility fee are 0.60%, 0.075% and 0.10%, respectively, as of December 31, 2007, and are subject to increase or decrease if there is a change in Hospira's current credit ratings. The amount of available borrowings may be increased to a maximum of $500.0 million, and the term may be increased for up to two additional years, under certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had no amounts borrowed or otherwise outstanding under the Revolver.

        The Revolver and the indenture governing Hospira's senior unsecured notes (which includes the Mayne Pharma Debt and the $700 million senior unsecured notes) contain, among other provisions, covenants with which Hospira must comply while they are in force. The covenants in the Revolver limit Hospira's ability to, among other things, sell assets, incur indebtedness and liens, incur indebtedness at the subsidiary level and merge or consolidate with other companies. The covenants in the indenture governing Hospira's senior unsecured notes limit Hospira's ability, among other things, to incur unsecured indebtedness, enter into certain sales and lease transactions and merge or consolidate with other companies. Hospira's debt instruments also include customary events of default, which would permit amounts borrowed to be accelerated and would permit the lenders under the revolving credit agreement to terminate their lending commitments. A description of certain covenants is set forth below.

        Change of Control.    The notes issued on March 23, 2007 include covenants that require Hospira to offer to repurchase those notes at 101% of their principal amount if: (1) there is a change of control of Hospira and (2) Hospira is rated below investment grade by both Moody's and Standard & Poor's at or within a specified time after the time of announcement of the change of control transaction. A change of control, as described above, would constitute an event of cross default under the term loan agreement and Hospira's revolving credit agreement.

        Financial Covenants.    Hospira's term loan facility and revolving credit facility include requirements to maintain a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The leverage ratio is calculated by dividing Hospira's debt by its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (excluding certain purchase accounting charges relating to the Mayne Pharma acquisition, expenses relating to the integration of Mayne Pharma into Hospira, expenses relating to Hospira's transition from Abbott, expenses relating to Hospira's manufacturing optimization activities and certain non-cash gains, expenses and losses, subject in certain cases to agreed-upon maximums) for the twelve months ending on the last day of each quarter. The coverage ratio is calculated by dividing Hospira's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (excluding the items described above) by

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its consolidated financing expense (interest expense and net capitalized interest), in each case for the twelve months ended on the last day of each quarter.

        The maximum leverage ratio is 3.25 as of December 31, 2007, and for all periods thereafter. The minimum coverage ratio is 5.00 as of December 31, 2007, and for all periods thereafter.

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira was in compliance with all applicable covenants.

        Senior Notes.    Hospira has approximately $700.0 million of senior unsecured notes outstanding, including $300.0 million of 4.95% notes due in 2009 and $400.0 million of 5.90% notes due in 2014. The 4.95% notes were effectively converted to floating rate notes through interest rate swaps with various counterparties. The senior notes contain customary covenants that limit Hospira's ability to incur secured indebtedness and liens and merge or consolidate with other companies.

        Other Borrowings.    In connection with the acquisition of Mayne Phama in the first quarter of 2007, Hospira assumed a $1.4 million bank term loan which bears a fixed rate of interest of 3.75%, with principal and interest due semi-annually, ending in June 2009, of which $1.1 million is classified as short-term. Additionally, Hospira assumed a $4.6 million unsecured loan, of which $4.5 million is classified as short term. This loan bears a fixed rate of 1.0% with payments due annually, ending in September 2009.

        In connection with the acquisition of BresaGen in the fourth quarter of 2006, Hospira assumed a $5.4 million mortgage note that is secured by land and building, of which $0.6 million is classified as short-term. The agreement bears a fixed rate of interest of 7.47%, with payments of principal and interest due quarterly, ending in March 2015.

        In March 2005, Hospira issued economic development promissory notes, the proceeds of which were used for a distribution facility expansion. The $1.75 million ten-year notes bear a fixed rate of interest of 2.0%, with principal and interest due monthly.

        Hospira's foreign affiliates have entered into various loan agreements in their local currency, which are used to optimize the capital structure. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, Hospira had $7.7 million and $8.8 million of such loans outstanding, respectively, of which $7.7 million and $3.9 million were classified as short term, respectively.

        Transfer of International Net Assets from Abbott.    In connection with the spin-off, Hospira and Abbott agreed that the legal transfer of certain operations and assets (net of liabilities) outside the U.S. would occur, and be completed, within two years after the spin-off. During the transition period, these operations and assets were used in the conduct of Hospira's international business and Hospira was subject to the risks and entitled to the benefits generated by such operations and assets. Hospira was obligated to pay Abbott for these operations and assets, and assume the corresponding liabilities, over a two-year period after the spin-off date as Hospira established its business infrastructure outside the U.S. and obtained regulatory approval for the transfer of the marketing authorizations for Hospira products to local Hospira affiliates or third-party distributors. The transfers were completed in the second quarter of 2006. The total amounts paid in 2006 and 2005 were $126.2 million and $116.7 million, respectively.

        Share Repurchase.    In February 2006, Hospira's board of directors authorized the repurchase of $400.0 million of Hospira's common stock. The program authorizes Hospira to repurchase common shares from time to time through the open market in compliance with securities regulations and other legal requirements. The size and timing of any purchases are at the discretion of company management, based on factors such as alternative uses of cash, and business and market conditions. The repurchase of shares commenced in early March 2006. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira

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repurchased 7,584,400 shares for $299.8 million in the aggregate under the 2006 board authorization, all of which were purchased during 2006. Since Hospira intends to dedicate a substantial portion of its future cash to servicing its debt and integrating Mayne Pharma into its operations, Hospira does not expect to repurchase any shares in 2008.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        The following table summarizes Hospira's estimated contractual obligations as of December 31, 2007:

	Payment Due by Period
(dollars in millions)	Total		2008		2009-2010		2011-2012		2013 and Thereafter
Long-term debt and interest payments	$	2,932.5	$	187.5	$	949.5	$	657.7	$	1,137.8
Lease obligations		168.1		32.4		53.4		42.7		39.6
Purchase commitments(1)		423.1		410.4		11.8		0.9		—
Other long-term liabilities reflected on the consolidated balance sheet(2)		174.6		—		141.3		33.3		—
Funding requirements under the Pension Protection Act of 2006(3)		52.6		—		17.8		22.4		12.4
Total	$	3,750.9	$	630.3	$	1,173.8	$	757.0	$	1,189.8

(1)

Purchase obligations for purchases made in the normal course of business to meet operational and capital requirements. Hospira has committed to make potential future "milestone" payments to third-parties as part of in-licensing and development agreements. Payments under these agreements are contingent upon achievement of certain developmental, regulatory and/or commercial milestones and are not included in the table above.

(2)

Includes liability of $144.5 million relating to unrecognized tax benefits, penalties and interest: excludes approximately $135.5 million of other long-term liabilities related primarily to post-retirement benefit obligations.

(3)

To meet the funding rules of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the estimated minimum required contribution amounts are set forth in the table above. While Hospira's funding policy requires contributions to our defined benefit plans equal to the amounts necessary to, at a minimum, satisfy the funding requirements as prescribed by the laws and regulations of each country, Hospira does make discretionary contributions when management determines it is prudent to do so. Hospira does not currently expect to contribute to its main U.S. pension plan in 2008.

        Hospira's commercial commitments as of December 31, 2007, representing commitments not recorded on the balance sheet but potentially triggered by future events, primarily consist of non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had $21.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, with a majority expiring in 2008. No amounts have been drawn on these letters of credit.

        Hospira has no material exposures to off-balance sheet arrangements, no special purpose entities, and no activities that include non-exchange-traded contracts accounted for at fair value.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

        In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS No. 160"). SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 160 on its financial statements.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141R"). SFAS No. 141R establishes principles and requirements for the reporting entity in a business combination, including recognition and measurement in the financial statements of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable financial statement users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 141R on its financial statements.

        In December 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 07-1, "Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements" ("EITF 07-1"). EITF 07-1 provides guidance on how to determine whether an arrangement constitutes a collaborative arrangement, how costs incurred and revenue generated on sales to third parties should be reported by the participants in a collaborative arrangement, how payments made between participants in a collaborative arrangement should be characterized, and what participants should disclose in the notes to the financial statements about a collaborative arrangement. EITF 07-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of EITF 07-1 on its financial statements.

        In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 07-3, "Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for Use in Future Research and Development Activities" ("EITF 07-3"). EITF 07-03 states that nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized. Such amounts should be recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services performed. If it is not expected that the goods will be delivered or services will be rendered, the capitalized advance payment should be charged to expense in the period in which such determination is made. EITF 07-3 is effective for new contracts entered into in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of EITF 07-3 on its financial statements.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 provides a company with the option to measure selected financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. The election may be applied on an item by item basis, with disclosure regarding reasons for partial election and additional information about items selected for fair value option. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial statements.

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        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS No. 157"). SFAS No. 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Hospira does not anticipate that the impact of SFAS No. 157 will be significant on its financial statements.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)" ("SFAS No. 158"). One provision of SFAS No. 158 requires the measurement of Hospira's defined benefit plan's assets and its obligations to determine the funded status be made as of the end of the fiscal year. This provision of SFAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Hospira does not anticipate that the impact from the adoption of this provision of SFAS No. 158 will be significant to its financial statements.

Item 7A. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Financial Instrument and Risk Management

        Hospira operates globally, and earnings and cash flows are exposed to market risk from changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. Upon consideration of management objectives, costs and opportunities, Hospira uses derivative instruments, including foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to manage these risks. Hospira enters into derivative instrument contracts with a diversified group of major financial institutions to limit the amount of credit exposure to nonperformance by any one institution. Hospira does not utilize derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Sensitive Financial Instruments

        Hospira's operations are exposed to currency exchange-rate risk, which is mitigated by Hospira's use of foreign currency forward exchange contracts ("forward contracts"). The objective in managing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates is to reduce volatility on earnings and cash flows associated with these changes. Currency exposures include third-party trade payables and receivables, and intercompany loans where the asset or liability is denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity. Forward contract gains and losses on these exposures substantially offset the remeasurement of the related asset or liability, and both are included in other income, net. In addition, currency exposures exist for certain subsidiaries for anticipated intercompany purchases, firm commitments, and third-party forecasted transactions expected to be denominated in a foreign currency due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Forward contract gains and losses related to such exposures are also included in other income, net during the term of the forward contract, as they are not formally designated as hedges under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." Net forward contract (income) expense for the year ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $3.4 million, $(2.0) million and $(0.5) million, respectively, and are included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of income. The carrying value and fair value of forward contracts was a net payable of $10.6 million and $5.3 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

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Interest Rate Sensitive Financial Instruments

        Hospira's primary interest rate exposures relate to cash and cash equivalents, and fixed and variable rate debt. The objective in managing exposure to changes in interest rates is to reduce volatility on earnings and cash flows associated with these changes.

        Hospira's investment portfolio of $264.8 million at December 31, 2007 consists of cash and cash equivalents, equity investments in affiliated companies, and cost investments, primarily consisting of marketable securities which are classified as "available for sale." For marketable securities, any gains or losses will not be recognized in Hospira's statements of income until the investment is sold or if there is a reduction in fair value that is determined to be an other-than-temporary impairment. The carrying value of the investment portfolio approximates fair market value at December 31, 2007 and the value at maturity, as the majority of investments consist of securities with maturities of less than three months. Because Hospira's investments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, a hypothetical one percentage point increase/(decrease) in interest rates, based on average cash and cash equivalents during the year, would increase/(decrease) interest income by approximately $2.8 million.

        Hospira has a Revolver that allows borrowings up to $375.0 million for working capital and other requirements. The Revolver allows Hospira to borrow funds at variable interest rates as short-term cash needs dictate. The amount of available borrowings under the Revolver may be increased to a maximum of $500.0 million, and the term may be increased for up to two additional years, under certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had no amounts outstanding under the Revolver.

        In conjunction with the acquisition of Mayne Pharma, on March 23, 2007, Hospira issued $375.0 million principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due in 2010 that bear interest at a three-month LIBOR plus 48 basis points. A hypothetical one percentage point increase/(decrease) in interest rates would increase/(decrease) interest expense by $3.8 million. Also, on February 1, 2007, Hospira incurred a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility bearing interest at LIBOR plus a margin that is determined based on Hospira's senior unsecured debt ratings from Standard & Poor's and Moody's. As of December 31, 2007 the outstanding balance on the term loan was $100.0 million. A hypothetical one percentage point increase/(decrease) in interest rates would increase/(decrease) interest expense by $1.0 million.

        In conjunction with the spin-off from Abbott, on June 15, 2004, Hospira completed an underwritten offering of a consolidated $700.0 million aggregate principal amount consisting of $300.0 million five-year senior unsecured notes and $400.0 million 10-year senior unsecured notes, both of which bear a fixed rate of interest. In January 2005, Hospira entered into interest rate swap transactions whereby the $300.0 million five-year senior unsecured notes due in June 2009 were effectively converted from fixed to floating rate debt. Hospira records the interest rate swap contracts at fair value and offsets the carrying amount of the fixed-rate debt by the same amount. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, these interest rate swaps had an aggregate fair market value of $(0.2) million and $(8.2) million, respectively. If these derivative instruments had been terminated at December 31, 2007 and 2006, this estimated fair value represents the amount that Hospira would have to pay to counterparties. As a result of converting from fixed to floating rate debt, a hypothetical one percentage point increase/(decrease) in interest rates would increase/(decrease) interest expense by $3.0 million.

        Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section above, as well as Notes 5 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report on Form 10-K, for further information.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE

Management Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	54
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	55
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005	58
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005	59
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006	60
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005	61
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	62
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	101

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MANAGEMENT REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

        The management of Hospira, Inc. (the "Company") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company's management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

        All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

        Company management assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making this assessment, it used the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of December 31, 2007, Hospira, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.

        During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the Company completed a significant acquisition. On February 2, 2007, the Company acquired Mayne Pharma Limited ("Mayne Pharma"). In accordance with SEC regulations, management has elected to exclude certain operations of Mayne Pharma from its 2007 assessment of and report on internal control over financial reporting. The excluded operations constitute 17% of total assets and 14% of net sales of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.

        The Company's independent registered public accounting firm has issued an audit report on our assessment of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/  CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY    
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
February 28, 2008 /s/  THOMAS E. WERNER    
Senior Vice President, Finance, and
Chief Financial Officer
February 28, 2008

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Hospira, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hospira, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for each of the three years then ended. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule for each of the three years ended December 31, 2007 listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hospira, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

        We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 28, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois
February 28, 2008

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Hospira, Inc.

        We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Hospira, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As described in Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at certain operations of Mayne Pharma, which was acquired on February 2, 2007 and whose financial statements constitute 17% of total assets and 14% of net sales of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting of those operations at Mayne Pharma. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

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        We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007 of the Company and our report dated February 28, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois
February 28, 2008

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Hospira, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(dollars and shares in thousands, except for per share amounts)

		Year Ended December 31,
		2007			2006			2005
Net sales		$	3,436,238		$	2,688,505		$	2,626,696
Cost of products sold			2,262,315			1,749,262			1,777,640
	Gross Profit		1,173,923			939,243			849,056
Research and development			201,232			161,621			138,834
Acquired in-process research and development			87,987			10,000			—
Selling, general and administrative			582,078			428,038			373,607
	Income From Operations		302,626			339,584			336,615
Interest expense			134,517			31,024			28,276
Other income, net			(19,677	)		(16,137	)		(13,736	)
	Income Before Income Taxes		187,786			324,697			322,075
Income tax expense			51,028			87,018			86,437
	Net Income	$	136,758		$	237,679		$	235,638
Earnings Per Common Share:
	Basic	$	0.87		$	1.51		$	1.48
	Diluted	$	0.85		$	1.48		$	1.46
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
	Basic		156,919			157,368			159,275
	Diluted		160,164			160,424			161,634
Comprehensive Income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0		$	116,756		$	12,688		$	(11,284	)
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes of $(5,578), $(1,458) and $21,636 respectively			8,843			2,332			(35,071	)
Unrealized (losses) gains on marketable equity securities, net of taxes of $3,179, $(217), and $(1,426), respectively			(5,432	)		981			2,442
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $762			(1,762	)		—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)			118,405			16,001			(43,913	)
Net Income			136,758			237,679			235,638
Comprehensive Income		$	255,163		$	253,680		$	191,725

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Hospira, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(dollars in thousands)

				Year Ended December 31,
				2007			2006			2005
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
	Net income			$	136,758		$	237,679		$	235,638
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities-
		Depreciation			183,031			154,790			154,460
		Amortization of intangibles			52,108			1,927			1,831
		Write-off of acquired in-process research and development			87,987			10,000			—
		Step-up value of acquired inventories sold			53,113			—			—
		Stock-based compensation expense			39,427			35,900			—
		Impairment of long-lived assets			7,508			—			13,074
		Net gains on sales of assets			(4,988	)		(7,851	)		—
	Changes in assets and liabilities-
		Trade receivables			(30,623	)		(1,132	)		(10,707	)
		Inventories			34,429			(106,056	)		(9,722	)
		Prepaid expenses and other assets			17,941			(19,660	)		(8,094	)
		Trade accounts payable			7,052			7,899			28,690
		Other liabilities			(40,136	)		88,240			135,506
	Other, net				7,444			22,454			30,411
			Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		551,051			424,190			571,087
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
	Capital expenditures (including instruments placed with or leased to customers of $36,694, $46,283 and $40,131 in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively)				(210,517	)		(234,961	)		(256,108	)
	Acquisition of Mayne Pharma Limited, net of cash acquired				(1,961,285	)		—			—
	Acquisitions, including payments for deferred consideration				(19,240	)		(17,109	)		(23,590	)
	Purchases of intangibles and other investments				(5,501	)		(18,449	)		(8,990	)
	Settlements of foreign currency contracts				(55,701	)		—			—
	Proceeds from dispositions of product rights				13,771			—			—
	Proceeds from sale of facilities				—			19,283			31,818
	Sales of marketable securities				10,434			—			72,438
		Net Cash Used in Investing Activities			(2,228,039	)		(251,236	)		(184,432	)
Cash Flow From Financing Activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt, net of fees paid				3,336,198			—			5,252
	Repayment of long-term debt				(1,825,165	)		(144	)		(124	)
	Other borrowings, net				(6,198	)		2,653			1,385
	Payment to Abbott Laboratories for international assets				—			(126,235	)		(116,727	)
	Common stock repurchased				—			(299,766	)		—
	Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements				2,282			3,403			—
	Proceeds from stock options exercised				73,102			42,361			118,819
		Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities			1,580,219			(377,728	)		8,605
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents					15,792			6,209			(2,345	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents					(80,977	)		(198,565	)		392,915
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year					322,045			520,610			127,695
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year				$	241,068		$	322,045		$	520,610
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the year-
	Interest			$	127,445		$	43,989		$	37,730
	Income taxes, net			$	72,444		$	28,592		$	27,193

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Hospira, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands)

					December 31,
					2007			2006
Assets:
Current Assets:
		Cash and cash equivalents			$	241,068		$	322,045
		Trade receivables, less allowances of $14,076 in 2007 and $13,688 in 2006				558,989			335,334
		Inventories:
			Finished products			465,441			405,781
			Work in process			128,209			85,849
			Materials			172,970			135,304
				Total inventories		766,620			626,934
		Deferred income taxes				176,702			139,945
		Prepaid expenses and other receivables				97,641			98,632
				Total Current Assets		1,841,020			1,522,890
Property and equipment, at cost						2,620,186			2,273,124
	Less: accumulated depreciation					1,343,252			1,233,693
	Net Property and Equipment					1,276,934			1,039,431
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization						553,977			17,103
Goodwill						1,240,870			91,857
Deferred income taxes						79,435			76,367
Investments						23,742			31,341
Other assets						68,688			68,598
				Total Assets	$	5,084,666		$	2,847,587
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
		Short-term borrowings			$	58,494		$	4,532
		Trade accounts payable				190,312			130,968
		Salaries, wages and commissions				143,597			102,037
		Deferred income taxes				8,362			—
		Other accrued liabilities				393,524			368,689
				Total Current Liabilities		794,289			606,226
Long-term debt						2,184,385			702,044
Deferred income taxes						50,658			2,936
Post-retirement obligations and other long-term liabilities						310,110			175,292
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
	Common stock					1,662			1,635
	Preferred stock					—			—
	Treasury stock, at cost					(299,766	)		(299,766	)
	Additional paid-in capital					1,160,214			1,033,345
	Retained earnings					815,473			676,639
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)					67,641			(50,764	)
				Total Shareholders' Equity		1,745,224			1,361,089
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity					$	5,084,666		$	2,847,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Hospira, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

(dollars and shares in thousands)

	Common Stock				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
								Additional Paid-in Capital		Treasury Stock			Unearned Compensation			Retained Earnings
	Shares		Amount															Total
Balances at December 31, 2004	156,970		$	1,570	$	(12,111	)	$	791,252	$	—		$	(114	)	$	203,322	$	983,919
Net income	—			—		—			—		—			—			235,638		235,638
Other comprehensive loss	—			—		(43,913	)		—		—			—			—		(43,913	)
Changes in shareholders' equity related to incentive stock programs	4,698			47		—			140,346		—			(149	)		—		140,244
Adjustment to deferred taxes existing as of the spin-off date	—			—		—			11,979		—			—			—		11,979
Balances at December 31, 2005	161,668			1,617		(56,024	)		943,577		—			(263	)		438,960		1,327,867
Net income	—			—		—			—		—			—			237,679		237,679
Other comprehensive income	—			—		16,001			—		—			—			—		16,001
SFAS No. 158 transition amount, net of tax of $9,376	—			—		(10,741	)		—		—			—			—		(10,741	)
Common stock repurchases	(7,584	)		—		—			—		(299,766	)		—			—		(299,766	)
Changes in shareholders' equity related to incentive stock programs	1,800			18		—			89,768		—			263			—		90,049
Balances at December 31, 2006	155,884			1,635		(50,764	)		1,033,345		(299,766	)		—			676,639		1,361,089
Net income	—			—		—			—		—			—			136,758		136,758
Other comprehensive income	—			—		118,405			—		—			—			—		118,405
Adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48	—			—		—			—		—			—			2,076		2,076
Changes in shareholders' equity related to incentive stock programs	2,727			27		—			126,869		—			—			—		126,896
Balances at December 31, 2007	158,611		$	1,662	$	67,641		$	1,160,214	$	(299,766	)	$	—		$	815,473	$	1,745,224

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Hospira, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

        Hospira, Inc. ("Hospira") develops, manufactures and markets specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication delivery systems, that help improve the safety, cost and productivity of patient care. Hospira also provides contract manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for formulation development, filling and finishing of injectable pharmaceuticals. Hospira's broad portfolio of products is used by hospitals and alternate site providers, such as clinics, home healthcare providers and long-term care facilities. In February 2007, Hospira acquired Mayne Pharma Limited ("Mayne Pharma") to increase its global presence in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals.

Basis of Presentation

        Hospira became a separate public company pursuant to a spin-off from Abbott Laboratories ("Abbott") on April 30, 2004 (the "spin-off date"). In connection with the spin-off, Hospira and Abbott agreed that the legal transfer of certain operations and assets (net of liabilities) outside the United States would occur, and be completed, within a two-year period after the spin-off. During the transition period, these operations and assets were used in the conduct of Hospira's international business and Hospira was subject to the risks and entitled to the benefits generated by such operations and net assets. Hospira was dependent on Abbott's international infrastructure until such legal transfers occurred in each international country. These transfers were completed in 2006.

        On February 2, 2007, Hospira acquired all the outstanding ordinary shares of Mayne Pharma, an Australian public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The results of operations of Mayne Pharma are included in Hospira's results for periods on and after that date, which has affected comparability of the financial statements for the periods presented and will affect comparability in future periods.

        For comparative purposes, Net sales to Abbott Laboratories have been reclassified to Net sales on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2006, and 2005. These reclassifications did not affect net income or shareholders' equity.

Reclassifications

        Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. The reclassifications did not affect net income or shareholders' equity.

Use of Estimates

        The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and necessarily include amounts based on estimates and assumptions by management. Actual results could differ from those amounts. Significant estimates include, but are not limited to, provisions for chargebacks and rebates, inventory and accounts receivable exposure reserves, income tax liabilities, pension and other post-retirement benefits liabilities, and loss contingencies.

Revenue Recognition

        Hospira recognizes revenues from product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. For other than certain drug delivery pumps and injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing, product revenue is recognized when products are delivered and title passes. In certain circumstances,

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Hospira enters into arrangements in which it provides multiple elements to its customers. In these cases, total revenue is divided among the separate units of accounting (deliverables) based on their relative fair value and is recognized for each deliverable in accordance with the applicable revenue recognition criteria. The recognition of revenue is delayed if there are significant post-delivery obligations, such as installation or customer acceptance.

        For drug delivery pumps, revenue is typically derived under one of three types of arrangements: outright sales of the drug delivery pump; placements under lease arrangements; and placements under contracts that include associated disposable set purchases. Lease agreements under which Hospira's warranty obligation extends through the entire term are accounted for as operating leases. For these, Hospira recognizes revenue over the lease term, which averages five years. For leases under which Hospira's warranty obligation is limited to approximately one year, Hospira accounts for these as sales-type leases, under which the discounted sales value of the drug delivery pump is recorded as revenue upon placement with the customer. Hospira has contractual arrangements with certain customers whereby it places drug delivery pumps at customer sites, and the customers agree to purchase minimum levels of disposable products (sets) that are used with the pumps. These arrangements generally do not include any upfront fees or payments. The contractual arrangements generally set forth fixed prices for the purchases of the disposable products, where the prices for the disposables do not change over the term of the arrangement, other than, in some cases, for changes in Consumer Price Index provisions. Title for the pumps is retained by Hospira throughout these arrangements, and the related asset is depreciated over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. In these placement arrangements, revenue is recognized as the disposable products are delivered, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 48, "Revenue Recognition when Right of Return Exists," and Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 104, "Revenue Recognition."

        Hospira markets a server-based suite of software applications designed to exchange data from a hospital's drug information library database to drug delivery pumps throughout the hospital. The arrangements related to such applications typically include a perpetual software license, software maintenance and implementation services. Hospira recognizes revenue related to these arrangements in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended. Software license revenue and implementation service revenue are generally recognized upon completion of related obligations or customer acceptance and software maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the contract period.

        Injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing involves filling customers' active pharmaceutical ingredients ("API") into delivery systems. Under these arrangements, customers' API is often consigned to Hospira and revenue is recorded for the materials and labor provided by Hospira, plus a profit, upon shipment to the customer.

        Upon recognizing revenue from a sale, Hospira records an estimate for certain items that reduce gross sales in arriving at its reported net sales for each period. These items include chargebacks, rebates and other items (such as cash discounts and returns). Provisions for chargebacks and rebates represent the most significant and complex of these estimates.

Chargebacks—Hospira sells a significant portion of its specialty injectable pharmaceutical products through wholesalers, which maintain inventories of Hospira products and later sell those products to end customers. In connection with its sales and marketing efforts, Hospira negotiates prices with end customers for certain products under pricing agreements (including, for example, group purchasing organization contracts). Consistent with industry practice, the negotiated end customer prices are typically lower than the prices charged to the wholesalers.

        When an end customer purchases a Hospira product that is covered by a pricing agreement from a wholesaler, the end customer pays the wholesaler the price determined under the pricing agreement. The wholesaler is then entitled to charge Hospira back for the difference between the price the

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wholesaler paid Hospira and the contract price paid by the end customer (a "chargeback"). This process is necessary to enable Hospira to track actual sales to the end customer, which is essential information to run the business effectively. Settlement of chargebacks generally occurs between 30 and 40 days after the sale to wholesalers.

        To account for the chargeback, Hospira records the initial sale to a wholesaler at the price invoiced to the wholesaler and at the same time, records a provision equal to the estimated amount the wholesaler will later charge back to Hospira, reducing gross sales and trade receivables. This provision must be estimated because the actual end customer and applicable pricing terms may vary at the time of the sale to the wholesaler. Accordingly, the most significant estimates inherent in the initial chargeback provision relate to the volume of sales to the wholesalers that will be subject to chargeback and the ultimate end customer contract price. These estimates are based primarily on an analysis of Hospira's product sales and most recent historical average chargeback credits by product, estimated wholesaler inventory levels, current contract pricing, anticipated future contract pricing changes and claims processing lag time. Hospira estimates the levels of inventory at the wholesalers through analysis of wholesaler purchases and inventory data obtained directly from certain of the wholesalers. A one percent decrease in end customer contract prices for sales in the U.S. pending chargeback at December 31, 2007 would decrease net sales and income before income taxes by $1.4 million. A one percent increase in wholesale units sold in the U.S. subject to chargebacks at December 31, 2007 would decrease net sales and income before income taxes by $1.8 million.

        Hospira regularly monitors the provision for chargebacks and makes adjustments when it believes the actual chargebacks may differ from estimates. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, chargebacks of $73.6 million and $42.9 million, respectively, were recorded as a reduction in trade receivables. 2007 includes the addition of Mayne Pharma. The methodology used to estimate and provide for chargebacks was consistent across all periods presented.

Rebates—Hospira primarily offers rebates to direct customers, customers who purchase from certain wholesalers at end customer contract prices and government agencies, which administer various programs such as Medicaid. Direct rebates are generally rebates paid to direct purchasing customers based on a contracted discount applied to the direct customer's purchases. Indirect rebates are rebates paid to "indirect customers" that have purchased Hospira products from a wholesaler under a pricing agreement with Hospira. Governmental agency rebates are amounts owed based on legal requirements with public sector benefit providers (such as Medicaid), after the final dispensing of the product by a pharmacy to a benefit plan participant. Rebate amounts are usually based upon the volume of purchases. Hospira estimates the amount of the rebate due at the time of sale, and records the liability and a reduction of gross sales at the same time the product sale is recorded. Settlement of the rebate generally occurs from one to 15 months after sale.

        In determining provisions for rebates to direct customers, Hospira considers the volume of eligible purchases by these customers and the rebate terms. In determining rebates on sales through wholesalers, Hospira considers the volume of eligible contract purchases, the rebate terms and the estimated level of inventory at the wholesalers that would be subject to a rebate, which is estimated as described above under "Chargebacks." Upon receipt of a chargeback, due to the availability of product and customer specific information, Hospira can then establish a specific provision for fees or rebates based on the specific terms of each agreement. Rebates under governmental programs are based on the estimated volume of products sold subject to these programs. Each period the estimates are reviewed and revised, if necessary, in conjunction with a review of contract volumes within the period. Adjustments related to prior period sales have not been material in any period.

        Hospira regularly analyzes the historical rebate trends and makes adjustments to recorded reserves for changes in trends and terms of rebate programs. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, accrued rebates of $106.5 million and $65.1 million, respectively, are included in other accrued liabilities. 2007 includes

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the addition of Mayne Pharma. The methodology used to estimate and provide for rebates was consistent across all periods presented.

Concentration of Risk

        Financial instruments that are subject to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and trade receivables. Hospira holds cash and invests in cash equivalents and marketable securities financial instruments with a diversified group of major financial institutions to limit the amount of credit exposure to non-performance by any one institution. For 2007 and 2006, four U.S. wholesalers accounted for approximately 32% and 38%, respectively, of net trade receivables. No end customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales (gross sales less reductions for wholesaler chargebacks, rebates and other allowances). Sales through the same four U.S. wholesalers noted above accounted for approximately 53%, 41% and 42% of net sales in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Sales related to GPO contracts amounted to $1,467.2 million in 2007, $1,352.0 million in 2006 and $1,289.6 million in 2005.

Loss Contingencies

        Hospira accounts for contingent losses in accordance with SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies" ("SFAS No. 5"). Under SFAS No. 5, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable losses at management's best estimate of a loss, or when a best estimate cannot be made, a minimum loss contingency amount is recorded. These estimates are often initially developed substantially earlier than the ultimate loss is known, and the estimates are refined each accounting period, as additional information is known. Accordingly, if Hospira is initially unable to develop a best estimate of loss, the minimum amount, which could be zero, is recorded.

Income Taxes

        Hospira's provision for income taxes is based on taxable income, statutory tax rates, and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which Hospira operates. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and in evaluating tax positions that are subject to audits and adjustments. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits are established when, despite Hospira's belief that the tax return positions are fully supportable, certain positions are likely to be challenged based on the applicable tax authority's determination of the positions. Such liabilities are based on management's judgment, utilizing internal and external tax advisors, and represent the best estimate as to the ultimate outcome of tax audits. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of changes to unrecognized tax benefits. Each quarter, Hospira reviews the anticipated mix of income derived from the various taxing jurisdictions and its associated liabilities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"), which Hospira adopted on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Deferred income taxes are provided for the tax effect of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements at the enacted statutory rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are paid. Provision for income taxes and foreign withholding taxes are not provided for on undistributed earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries when Hospira intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely to meet working capital and plant and equipment acquisition needs.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

        Hospira considers all cash investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

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Inventories

        Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market. Hospira monitors inventories for exposures related to obsolescence, excess and date expiration, non-conformance, and loss and damage, and records a charge to cost of sales for the amount required to reduce the carrying value of inventory to estimated net realizable value. Such reserves were $64.8 million and $48.2 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. 2007 includes the addition of Mayne Pharma. Inventory cost includes material and conversion costs.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

        Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Hospira's reporting units are the same as its reportable operating segments: U.S. and International.

        The evaluation is based upon the estimated fair value of Hospira's reporting units compared to the net carrying value of assets and liabilities. The annual assessment occurs in the third quarter of each year. As of the latest assessment, no impairment was indicated.

        Goodwill consists of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

(dollars in thousands)		U.S.		International		Total
Balances at December 31, 2005		$	89,197	$	—	$	89,197
	Acquisition of BresaGen		—		1,907		1,907
	Currency translation effect		—		753		753
Balances at December 31, 2006			89,197		2,660		91,857
	Acquisition of Mayne Pharma		449,082		634,520		1,083,602
	Currency translation effect		—		65,411		65,411
Balances at December 31, 2007		$	538,279	$	702,591	$	1,240,870

        For more details related to goodwill and the acquisition of Mayne Pharma and BresaGen, see Note 2.

        Intangible assets consists of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

	2007							2006
(dollars in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Intangible Assets		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Intangible Assets
Product rights	$	565,427	$	(46,230	)	$	519,197	$	33,673	$	(25,738	)	$	7,935
Customer relationships		35,977		(4,221	)		31,756		—		—			—
Technology		4,800		(1,776	)		3,024		11,200		(2,032	)		9,168
	$	606,204	$	(52,227	)	$	553,977	$	44,873	$	(27,770	)	$	17,103

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        The increase in intangibles in 2007 is primarily related to the acquisition of Mayne Pharma and the acquisition of product rights to an oncology compound. See Note 2 for more details. An additional $39.6 million of product rights were acquired in 2007, a majority of which will be paid in 2008 and will be amortized over 10 years. In 2007, Hospira recorded an impairment of $7.5 million for a technology intangible asset related to a previous acquisition of brain-function monitoring devices. See Note 6 for more details. There were no impairments in 2006.

        In the fourth quarter of 2006, Hospira acquired the rights to certain technologies and generic pharmaceutical products for $4.1 million. These intangible assets are amortized over an average life of 5 years and 8 years, respectively.

        Intangible assets have definite lives and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives (3 to 12 years, weighted average 10 years). Intangible asset amortization expense was $52.1 million, $1.9 million and $1.8 million in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Intangible asset amortization for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is estimated at $64.3 million for 2008, $63.9 million for 2009 and 2010, $61.4 for 2011,and $50.1 million for 2012.

Investments

        Investments in companies in which Hospira has significant influence, but less than a controlling voting interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if Hospira has an ownership interest in the voting stock of the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representations on the investee's Board of Directors, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate.

        Investments in companies in which Hospira does not have a controlling interest or is unable to exert significant influence are accounted for at market value if the investments are publicly traded ("available-for-sale investments"). Investments that are not publicly traded are accounted for using the cost method. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments accounted for at market value are reported, net-of-tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the investment is sold or considered impaired, at which time the realized gain or loss is charged to other income, net.

        Hospira regularly reviews its investments to determine whether an other-than-temporary decline in market value exists. Hospira considers factors affecting the investee, factors affecting the industry the investee operates in, and general equity market trends. Hospira considers the length of time an investment's market value has been below carrying value and the near-term prospects for recovery to carrying value. When Hospira determines that an other-than-temporary decline has occurred, the carrying basis of the security is written down to fair value and the amount of the write-down is included in other income, net.

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Property and Equipment

        Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Property and equipment at cost (in thousands) consists of the following:

Classification	2007			2006			Estimated Useful Life
Land	$	52,590		$	30,609		N/A
Buildings		509,447			418,276		10 to 50 years (weighted average 28 years)
Equipment		1,587,904			1,334,406		3 to 20 years (weighted average 8 years)
Construction in progress		144,673			172,111		N/A
Instruments placed with customers		325,572			317,722		3 to 7 years (average 5 years)
Property and equipment at cost		2,620,186			2,273,124
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(1,343,252	)		(1,233,693	)
Net property and equipment	$	1,276,934		$	1,039,431

        Instruments placed with customers are drug delivery systems placed with or leased to customers under operating leases.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        The carrying value of long-lived assets, including intangible assets and property and equipment, are reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment is generally determined by comparing projected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying value. If an impairment is identified, a loss is recorded equal to the excess of the asset's net book value over its fair value, and the cost basis is adjusted. Determining the extent of an impairment, if any, typically requires various estimates and assumptions including using management's judgment, cash flows directly attributable to the asset, the useful life of the asset and residual value, if any. When necessary, Hospira uses internal cash flow estimates, quoted market prices and appraisals as appropriate to determine fair value. Actual results could vary from these estimates. In addition, the remaining useful life of the impaired asset is revised, if necessary.

Capitalized Software Costs

        Costs incurred during the application development stage of software projects that are developed or obtained for internal use are capitalized. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, unamortized capitalized software costs totaled $80.1 million and $85.9 million, respectively. Such capitalized amounts will be amortized ratably over the expected useful lives of the projects when they become operational, not to exceed ten years. Amortization was $15.5 million, $13.4 million and $7.5 million for the years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and is included in depreciation in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Capitalized Interest

        Hospira follows SFAS No. 34, "Capitalization of Interest Cost," to determine the interest to be capitalized during the construction period for projects under construction. Hospira recorded capitalized interest of $11.1 million, $13.4 million and $10.5 million in 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Research and Development Costs

        Internal research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Clinical trial costs incurred by third parties are expensed as the contracted work is performed. Where contingent milestone payments

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are due to third parties under research and development arrangements, the milestone payment obligations are expensed when the milestone results are achieved. Once a compound receives regulatory approval, any subsequent milestone payments are recorded as intangible assets, and are amortized evenly over the remaining agreement term or the expected product life cycle, whichever is shorter. Revenue from third-party research and development is recorded upon completion of all obligations under the contract and is not significant.

Translation Adjustments

        For foreign operations in highly inflationary economies, translation gains and losses are included in net foreign exchange (gain) loss. For remaining foreign operations, translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Stock-Based Compensation

        On January 1, 2006, Hospira adopted SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS No. 123R") which requires, among other changes, that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized as compensation cost over the vesting period based on the fair value of the instrument on the date of grant. Under SFAS No. 123R, Hospira uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock options. The fair value model includes various assumptions, including the expected volatility and expected life of the awards. These assumptions reflect Hospira's best estimates, but they involve inherent uncertainties based on market conditions generally outside of Hospira's control. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, stock-based compensation expense, as calculated and recorded under SFAS No. 123R, could have been materially impacted. Furthermore, if Hospira uses different assumptions in future periods, stock-based compensation expense could be materially impacted in future periods. Restricted stock awards to non-employee directors are amortized over their vesting period with a charge to compensation expense.

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits

        Hospira develops assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the expected rate of return on plan assets, and healthcare cost trend rate. For these assumptions, management consults with actuaries, monitors plan provisions and demographics, and reviews public market data and general economic information.

        The discount rate estimate for 2007 and 2006 for U.S. plans were developed with the assistance of yield curves developed by third-party actuaries, while prior year estimates used Moody's Aa corporate bond index, with consideration of differences in duration between the bonds in the index and Hospira's benefit liabilities. For non-U.S. plans, benchmark yield data for high-quality fixed income investments for which the timing and amounts of payments match the timing and amounts of projected benefit payments were used to derive discount rate assumptions. The expected rate of return for the pension plan represents the average rate of return to be earned on plan assets over the period the benefits are expected to be paid. The expected rate of return on plan assets is developed from the expected future return of each asset class, weighted by the expected allocation of pension assets to that asset class. Hospira considers historical performance for the types of assets in which the plans invest, independent market forecasts, and economic and capital market conditions.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("SFAS No. 160"). SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting for minority interests will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS No. 160 also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated

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financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 160 on its financial statements.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141R"). SFAS No. 141R establishes principles and requirements for the reporting entity in a business combination, including recognition and measurement in the financial statements of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements to enable financial statement users to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 141R on its financial statements.

        In December 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 07-1, "Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements" ("EITF 07-1"). EITF 07-1 provides guidance on how to determine whether an arrangement constitutes a collaborative arrangement, how costs incurred and revenue generated on sales to third parties should be reported by the participants in a collaborative arrangement, how payments made between participants in a collaborative arrangement should be characterized, and what participants should disclose in the notes to the financial statements about a collaborative arrangement. EITF 07-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of EITF 07-1 on its financial statements.

        In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 07-3, "Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for Use in Future Research and Development Activities" ("EITF 07-3"). EITF 07-3 states that nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities should be deferred and capitalized. Such amounts should be recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the related services performed. If it is not expected that the goods will be delivered or services will be rendered, the capitalized advance payment should be charged to expense in the period in which such determination is made. EITF 07-3 is effective for new contracts entered into in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of EITF 07-3 on its financial statements.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 provides a company with the option to measure selected financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. The election may be applied on an item by item basis, with disclosure regarding reasons for partial election and additional information about items selected for fair value option. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 159 on its financial statements.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS No. 157"). SFAS No. 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Hospira does not anticipate that the impact of SFAS No. 157 will be significant on its financial statements.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)" ("SFAS No. 158"). One provision of SFAS No. 158 requires the measurement of Hospira's

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defined benefit plan's assets and its obligations to determine the funded status be made as of the end of the fiscal year. This provision of SFAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. Hospira does not anticipate that the impact from the adoption of this provision of SFAS No. 158 will be significant to its financial statements.

Note 2—Acquisitions and Dispositions

Mayne Pharma Acquisition

        On February 2, 2007, Hospira acquired all the outstanding ordinary shares of Mayne Pharma (including those shares issuable pursuant to stock options) for $2,055.0 million. The $2,055.0 million purchase price includes the cash purchase price and direct acquisition costs. Mayne Pharma primarily manufactures and sells specialty injectable pharmaceuticals. The results of operations of Mayne Pharma are included in Hospira's results for periods on and after February 2, 2007.

        The following allocation of the purchase price, which was finalized as of December 31, 2007, has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective estimated fair values on the acquisition date. The allocation is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)
Current assets		$	468,801
Property and equipment			192,721
Intangible assets			602,959
Goodwill			1,083,602
Deferred income taxes			30,183
Other assets			6,623
Current liabilities			(233,621	)
Long-term debt			(4,536	)
Post-retirement obligations, deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities			(91,699	)
	Total allocation of purchase price	$	2,055,033

        Of the $603.0 million of acquired intangible assets, $84.8 million relates to acquired in-process research and development that was expensed at the date of acquisition. Of the remaining $518.2 million, $486.6 million relates to developed product rights that will be amortized over their estimated useful lives (9 to 12 years, weighted average 11 years), including $13.8 million of product rights disposed of as a result of the acquisition, and $31.6 million relates to customer relationships that will be amortized over their estimated useful lives (4 to 12 years, weighted average 10 years). Of the $1,083.6 million of goodwill, approximately $449.1 million was assigned to the U.S. segment and approximately $634.5 million was assigned to the International segment. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

        Hospira has progressed with its plans for the integration of Mayne Pharma into its operations. As Hospira takes certain actions in connection with the integration that give rise to restructuring charges, such as termination of employees and exiting certain activities and facilities, certain of those charges are recorded as goodwill as part of the purchase price allocation. As of December 31, 2007, the impact to goodwill associated with restructuring charges for these activities is $14.5 million, net of taxes, and is included in current liabilities in the table above.

        The total purchase price of $2,055.0 million is comprised of $2,042.3 million of cash purchase price and $12.7 million of direct acquisition costs. On February 1, 2007, Hospira incurred $1,925.0 million of bank debt to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded with cash on hand. The bank facilities included a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility and a $1,425.0 million one-year bridge loan facility. The bridge loan facility was completely refinanced on March 23, 2007 through the issuance of long-term debt securities. See Note 10 for more details. In

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connection with the acquisition, Hospira entered into certain foreign currency forward exchange contracts to limit its exposure from currency movements of the Australian dollar. Forward contract gains and losses of this exposure substantially offset the remeasurement of the related asset and both are included in other income, net. During 2007, Hospira paid $55.7 million upon the settlements relating to these contracts.

        Supplemental information on an unaudited pro forma basis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, as if the Mayne Pharma acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2007 and 2006, is as follows:

	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006
Net sales	$	3,487,523	$	3,319,191
Net income	$	127,270	$	34,332
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.79	$	0.21

        Unaudited pro forma supplemental information is based on accounting estimates and judgments, which Hospira believes are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma supplemental information also includes purchase accounting adjustments (including inventories step-up charges, adjustments to depreciation on acquired property and equipment, and a charge for in-process research and development), amortization charges from acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest expense, and related tax effects. The unaudited pro forma supplemental information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations in future periods or the results that actually would have been realized had Hospira and Mayne Pharma been combined at the beginning of each period presented.

Product Acquisition

        In December 2007, Hospira entered into certain agreements to acquire the product rights to an oncology compound currently being marketed in several countries. The purchase price for the product rights was $15.0 million and was recorded as an intangible asset that will be amortized over 10 years. In addition, Hospira purchased certain clinical studies related to this compound that will be used to file for expanded medical indications. The cost for these clinical studies was $3.2 million and was recorded as acquired in-process research and development expense in 2007 as the studies have no alternative future uses.

BresaGen Acquisition

        In October 2006, Hospira completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of BresaGen Limited ("BresaGen"), formerly an Australian public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, for $17.1 million in cash, including transition costs. BresaGen is a biotechnology company that develops protein and peptide therapeutics. The acquisition resulted in the assumption of $5.4 million of debt, non-tax deductible goodwill of $1.9 million, acquired in-process research and development of $10.0 million, and other assets and liabilities, net of $10.6 million. The impact of the acquisition was not material to Hospira's results of operations in 2006 and 2007.

Physiometrix Acquisition

        In July 2005, Hospira acquired Physiometrix, Inc., a developer of non-invasive medical devices. The acquisition broadened Hospira's portfolio of products for the hospital operating room and intensive care unit, providing brain-function monitoring devices used during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Hospira paid $23.6 million in cash for all outstanding shares of Physiometrix, plus transaction costs, and assumed Physiometrix's debt of $1.0 million. The acquisition resulted in intangible assets of $9.9 million that were being amortized over 10 years, non-tax deductible goodwill of $8.2 million, net deferred tax

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assets of $8.0 million and other assets and liabilities, net of $(1.5) million. The impact of the acquisition was not material to Hospira's results of operations in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In 2007, Hospira impaired the remaining net book value of the intangible asset. See Note 6.

Sale of Facility

        In May 2005, Hospira completed a strategic manufacturing, commercialization and development agreement with ICU Medical, Inc. ("ICU") and sold its Salt Lake City, Utah, manufacturing facility and related equipment and inventory to ICU for $31.8 million in cash. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No. 144"), Hospira recorded an impairment charge of $2.4 million, representing the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeded the fair value less cost to sell. In connection with the closing of the sale, Hospira recorded a loss of $13.4 million, which was Hospira's best estimate of the cost of certain obligations for which Hospira was required to reimburse ICU over a 24-month period after closing. Both the impairment and the loss related to obligations assumed were recorded in cost of products sold. As of December 31, 2007, all obligations were settled.

Note 3—Investments

        Investments consist of the following:

	December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006
Investments, at cost (1)	$	4,253	$	17,470
Investments, at equity (2)		19,489		13,871
	$	23,742	$	31,341

(1)

Cost investments consist of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale and investments in companies over which Hospira does not have significant influence or ownership of more than 20%.

(2)

Equity investments consist of investments in affiliated companies over which Hospira has significant influence but not the majority of the equity or risks and rewards. It also includes a joint venture with Cadila Healthcare Limited, an Indian pharmaceutical company, which is in the process of qualifying a manufacturing facility in India to produce injectable cytotoxic drugs, that resulted from the Mayne Pharma acquisition.

        In 2007, marketable securities classified as available-for-sale generated a realized gain of $6.4 million as most of these investments were sold. There were no realized gains or losses for the years ended 2006 and 2005. The cumulative net unrealized gains on investments in publicly traded equity securities accounted for as available-for-sale investments was $8.4 million at December 31, 2006. In 2007, Hospira recorded an impairment loss of $1.4 million on a portion of the portfolio of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale. Hospira's share of losses of the investees of equity investments was $1.2 million for the year ended 2007, $0.5 million for 2006, and no losses or earnings in 2005.

Note 4—Restructuring Plan

        In August 2005, Hospira announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Donegal, Ireland. In February 2006, Hospira further announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Ashland, Ohio and Montreal, Canada and also provided the planned timeline for phasing out production at a leased facility in Abbott Laboratories' North Chicago, Illinois campus. Hospira expects to incur aggregate restructuring charges related to these actions in the range of $75 million to $95 million on a pre-tax basis. The restructuring costs are expected to be incurred through 2009 and consist primarily of costs

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related to severance and certain other employee benefit costs, additional depreciation resulting from the decreased useful lives of the buildings and certain equipment, and other exit costs.

        Hospira recorded pre-tax restructuring charges in cost of products sold in the following segments:

	Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006		2005
U.S.	$	10,112	$	15,586	$	—
International		4,235		28,029		8,547
Total pre-tax restructuring
charges	$	14,347	$	43,615	$	8,547

        Hospira has incurred $66.5 million, pre-tax, to date for restructuring charges related to these actions. In May 2006, the Donegal, Ireland manufacturing plant was sold for $11.5 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $7.9 million, which is reported in cost of products sold in the International segment. Hospira continued to occupy the plant under a short-term lease until all product transfers were completed in November 2006. In September 2006, the Montreal manufacturing plant was sold for $7.8 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $3.1 million, of which the full amount is being deferred and will be recognized at the end of the lease-back term. Hospira will continue to occupy the plant under a lease until all product transfers are completed, which is currently anticipated to be by the end of the first half of 2008. Hospira ceased production at the Ashland, Ohio facility during the second half of 2007. Hospira is currently evaluating the potential disposition of its Ashland, Ohio manufacturing plant and warehouse, and has begun to take the steps necessary to prepare for such disposition, including conducting environmental studies. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, Hospira had $0.6 million recorded for environmental clean-up costs related to these actions.

        The following summarizes the restructuring activity:

(dollars in thousands)	Employee-Related Benefit Costs (1)			Accelerated Depreciation			Other			Total
Balance at January 1, 2005	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Costs incurred		7,313			921			313			8,547
Payments		(49	)		—			(313	)		(362	)
Non cash items		—			(921	)		—			(921	)
Balance at December 31, 2005		7,264			—			—			7,264
Costs incurred		35,354			5,822			2,439			43,615
Payments		(25,287	)		—			(1,017	)		(26,304	)
Non cash items		(858	)		(5,822	)		(113	)		(6,793	)
Balance at December 31, 2006		16,473			—			1,309			17,782
Costs incurred		4,783			5,883			3,681			14,347
Payments		(10,285	)		—			(4,359	)		(14,644	)
Non cash items		6,799			(5,883	)		(52	)		864
Balance at December 31, 2007	$	17,770		$	—		$	579		$	18,349

(1)

2007 includes pension plan curtailment gain of $2.1 million and a post-retirement medical and dental plan curtailment gain of $4.1 million related to the Montreal, Canada plant shutdown; a special pension termination benefits charge of $0.2 million and a post-retirement medical and dental plan curtailment gain of $0.9 million related to the Ashland, Ohio plant shutdown; and a pension settlement charge of $0.1 million related to the Donegal, Ireland plant shutdown. 2006 includes pension plan curtailment charge of $1.5 million related to the Ashland, Ohio plant shutdown and both a curtailment gain of $0.6 million and a special termination benefits charge of $1.2 million related to the Donegal, Ireland plant shutdown.

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Note 5—Financial Instruments and Derivatives

        Hospira accounts for derivatives in accordance with SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). Hospira's operations are exposed to currency exchange-rate risk, which is mitigated by Hospira's use of foreign currency forward exchange contracts ("forward contracts"). Currency exposures include third-party trade payables and receivables, and intercompany loans where the asset or liability is denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity. Forward contract gains and losses on these exposures substantially offset the remeasurement of the related asset or liability, and both are included in other income, net. In addition, currency exposures exist for certain subsidiaries for anticipated intercompany purchases, firm commitments, and third-party forecasted transactions expected to be denominated in a foreign currency due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Forward contract gains and losses related to such exposures are also included in other income, net during the term of the forward contract, as they are not formally designated as hedges under SFAS No. 133. Net forward contract (income) expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $3.4 million, $(2.0) million and $(0.5) million, respectively, and are included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of income. The carrying value and fair value of forward contracts was a net payable of $10.6 million and $5.3 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

        In January 2005, Hospira entered into interest rate swap transactions whereby the $300.0 million five-year senior unsecured notes due in June 2009 were effectively converted from fixed to floating rate debt. Hospira records the interest rate swap contracts at fair value and offsets the carrying amount of the fixed-rate debt by the same amount. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, these interest rate swaps had an aggregate fair market value of $(0.2) million and $(8.2) million, respectively. If these derivative instruments had been terminated at December 31, 2007 and 2006, this estimated fair value represents the amount that Hospira would have to pay to counterparties.

        The carrying values of certain financial instruments, including primarily cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable and payable, approximate their estimated fair values due to their short-term nature. Fair value of marketable securities and forward contracts is the quoted market price of the instrument held.

Note 6—Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        In accordance with SFAS No. 144, long-lived assets are reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. In late 2007, Hospira made the decision to limit future research and development investments related to a previous acquisition of brain-function monitoring devices. As a result of this decision, Hospira considered the future cash flows expected to result from the intangible asset related to these devices and found the sum of the expected cash flows (undiscounted) to be less than the carrying value of the intangible asset, indicating impairment. In determining estimated fair value, Hospira used a discounted cash flow model. During 2007, Hospira recorded an impairment charge in the U.S. segment of $7.5 million, which is reported in cost of products sold. During 2005, Hospira became aware of certain indicators of potential impairment at its Ashland, Ohio and Montreal, Canada plants, the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows. These indicators included higher costs of manufacturing and lower expected future production volumes. Hospira considered the future cash flows expected to result from the operation of these facilities and found the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted) to be less than the carrying value of the assets, indicating impairment. In determining the estimated fair values, Hospira considered external appraisals and quoted market prices. During 2005, Hospira recorded an impairment charge of $13.1 million which is reported in cost of products sold. Of the total impairment, $10.3 million is reported in the U.S. segment and $2.8 million in the International segment. The impairment related primarily to the carrying values of buildings and machinery and equipment. No impairments occurred in 2006. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate future cash flows and fair values. Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from current estimates.

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Note 7—Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits

        Retirement plans consist of defined benefit ("pension"), defined contribution, and post-retirement medical and dental plans. Plans cover certain employees both in and outside of the United States.

Benefit Plan Changes

        The pension plan for employees of the Ashland, Ohio plant was merged with the Hospira Annuity Retirement Plan (Hospira's primary pension plan) on April 1, 2006. As a result of the merger, the plan obligations of both plans were re-measured. This resulted in a decrease in the additional minimum pension liability of $24.4 million ($12.9 million net-of-tax). The reduction of the minimum pension liability is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Net Pension and Medical and Dental Benefit Cost

        Net cost recognized for the three years ended December 31, for Hospira's pension and post-retirement medical and dental benefit plans, is as follows:

	Pension Plans									Medical and Dental Plans
(dollars in thousands)
	2007			2006			2005			2007			2006		2005
Service cost for benefits earned during the year	$	2,960		$	2,751		$	2,103		$	649		$	2,102	$	1,437
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations		25,348			24,432			22,070			3,478			3,371		3,154
Expected return on plans' assets		(29,388	)		(29,861	)		(29,428	)		—			—		—
Net amortization		4,665			3,162			1,219			900			1,747		1,932
Curtailment of benefits(1)		(1,702	)		2,070			—			(5,016	)		—		—
Net cost	$	1,883		$	2,554		$	(4,036	)	$	11		$	7,220	$	6,523

(1)

The net curtailment income for pension plans and post-retirement medical and dental plans in 2007 relate to the planned shutdown of the Montreal, Canada, Ashland, Ohio, and Donegal, Ireland plants. The net curtailment charge for pension plans in 2006 relate to the planned shutdown of the Ashland, Ohio and Donegal, Ireland plants.

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Changes in Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets

        Information about the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets for the periods ended December 31, and the funded status as of December 31, for Hospira's U.S. and international plans is as follows:

							Medical and Dental Plans
	Pension Plans
(dollars in thousands)
	2007			2006			2007			2006
Projected benefit obligations at beginning of year	$	446,124		$	426,112		$	51,333		$	59,556
Service cost		2,960			2,751			649			2,102
Interest cost		25,348			24,432			3,478			3,371
Losses (gains), primarily changes in discount and medical trend rates, plan design changes, and differences between actual and estimated health care costs		(29,195	)		4,555			7,151			(11,377	)
Benefits paid		(20,274	)		(11,976	)		(2,841	)		(2,319	)
Mayne Pharma acquisition and other(1)		19,076			—			11,299			—
Curtailment		(2,547	)		552			(4,160	)		—
Other, primarily foreign currency translation		3,685			(302	)		66			—
Projected benefit obligations at end of year	$	445,177		$	446,124		$	66,975		$	51,333
Plan assets at fair value at beginning of year	$	373,301		$	343,246		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plans' assets		30,003			39,163			—			—
Company contributions		1,865			2,042			2,841			2,319
Benefits paid		(20,274	)		(11,976	)		(2,841	)		(2,319	)
Mayne Pharma acquisition and other(1)		1,677			—			—			—
Other, settlements and foreign currency translation		(9,923	)		826			—			—
Plan assets at fair value at end of year	$	376,649		$	373,301		$	—		$	—
Funded status	$	(68,528	)	$	(72,823	)	$	(66,975	)	$	(51,333	)
Unrecognized actuarial losses, net		—			—			—			—
Unrecognized prior service cost		—			—			—			—
Net accrued benefit cost	$	(68,528	)	$	(72,823	)	$	(66,975	)	$	(51,333	)
Amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet:
Prepaid benefit cost	$	5,066		$	3,052		$	—		$	—
Accrued benefit cost		(73,594	)		(75,875	)		(66,975	)		(51,333	)
Net accrued benefit cost	$	(68,528	)	$	(72,823	)	$	(66,975	)	$	(51,333	)
Recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss	$	73,642		$	95,064		$	26,543		$	18,706
Net prior service cost		—			50			—			(963	)
Total Recognized	$	73,642		$	95,114		$	26,543		$	17,743

(1)

Includes all plans acquired as a result of the Mayne Pharma acquisition and other plans.

        The estimated actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic pension cost during 2008 is $3.1 million. The estimated actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic medical and dental benefit cost during 2008 is $1.3 million.

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Application of SFAS No. 158 as of December 31, 2006

        In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158. One provision of SFAS No. 158 requires full recognition of the funded status of Hospira's defined benefit and post-retirement plans. Adoption of this provision did not impact earnings.

        The following table indicates the pre-tax incremental effect of the application of SFAS No. 158 on individual line items in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2006 for Hospira's major U.S. and international plans.

(dollars in thousands)	Before SFAS No. 158			Adjustment			After SFAS No. 158
Pension Plans:
Prepaid benefit cost	$	3,596		$	(544	)	$	3,052
Accrued benefit liability		(75,606	)		(269	)		(75,875	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		94,301			813			95,114
Medical and Dental Plans:
Prepaid benefit cost	$	—		$	—		$	—
Accrued benefit liability		(33,590	)		(17,743	)		(51,333	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		—			17,743			17,743

        Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) under SFAS No. 158 for the year ended December 31, 2007, for Hospira's pension and post-retirement medical and dental benefit plans, is as follows:

	Year ended December 31, 2007
(dollars in thousands)	Pension Plans			Medical and Dental Plans
Net (gain)/loss arising during the year	$	(16,116	)	$	7,151
Net amortization		(5,289	)		(44	)
Net cost	$	(21,405	)	$	7,107

Actuarial Assumptions

        Actuarial weighted average assumptions for Hospira's plans used in determining pension and medical and dental plan information, primarily using a measurement date of November 30, are as follows:

	2007		2006		2005
Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at the measurement date:
Discount rate	5.9	%	5.7	%	5.7	%
Expected aggregate average long-term change in compensation	2.6	%	3.6	%	3.6	%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net benefit cost for the year:
Discount rate	5.7	%	5.7	%	6.0	%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	8.1	%	8.4	%	8.5	%
Expected aggregate average long-term change in compensation	3.6	%	3.6	%	3.5	%

        The overall expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is developed from the expected future return of each asset class, weighted by the expected allocation of pension assets to that asset class. Hospira considers historical performance for the types of assets in which the plans invest, independent market forecasts, and economic and capital market conditions.

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        The assumed healthcare cost trend rates for Hospira's major medical and dental plan are as follows:

		2007		2006		2005
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for the next year:
	Pre-65 years of age	7.5	%	8	%	10	%
	Post-65 years of age	9	%	10	%	10	%
Rate that the cost trend rate gradually declines to:
	Pre-65 years of age	5	%	5	%	5	%
	Post-65 years of age	5	%	5	%	5	%
Year that rate reaches the assumed ultimate rate:
	Pre-65 years of age	2013		2012		2010
	Post-65 years of age	2016		2011		2010

        A one percentage point increase/(decrease) in the assumed healthcare cost trend rate, with other assumptions held constant, would increase/(decrease) the service and interest components of net post-retirement medical and dental cost for the year ended December 31, 2007, by approximately $0.3/($0.3) million, and would increase/(decrease) the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation by approximately $6.7/($5.7) million.

Pension Plan Assets

        The weighted average asset allocation for Hospira's major pension plan at December 31, and target allocation by asset category are as follows:

			Percentage of plan assets at
Asset Category	Target Allocation
			2007		2006
U.S. & international equity securities	60	%	59	%	61	%
Debt securities	40	%	41	%	39	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%

        The investment mix between equity securities and debt securities is based upon achieving a desired return, balancing higher return, more volatile equity securities, and lower return, less volatile debt securities. In addition, the mix between equity securities and debt securities is consistent with the long-term nature of the plans' benefit obligations. Investment allocations are made across a range of markets, industry sectors, capitalization sizes, and, in the case of debt securities, maturities and credit quality. The plans hold no direct investments in securities of Hospira.

Cash Funding and Benefit Payments

        Based on Federal laws and regulations, Hospira is not required to make any contributions, and does not expect to make any discretionary contributions to its pension plans in 2008. The U.S. pension plans are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). Under ERISA the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"), has the authority to terminate underfunded pension plans under limited circumstances. In the event our U. S. pension plans are terminated for any reason while the plans are underfunded, we will incur a liability to the PBGC that may be equal to the entire amount of the U.S. plans underfunding.

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        Total benefit payments expected to be paid to participants for the next ten years, which include payments funded from company assets for medical and dental benefits as well as paid from the trusts for pensions, are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)	Pension Plans		Medical and Dental Plans
2008	$	17,384	$	4,654
2009		18,136		4,818
2010		19,176		4,936
2011		20,279		5,087
2012		21,251		5,110
Years 2013 through 2017		127,001		25,070

Defined Contribution Plans

        Hospira's employees participate in the Hospira 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, Hospira's contributions were $36.1 million, $34.8 million and $48.1 million, respectively. Included in 2005 was a $13.8 million special company contribution.

Note 8—Taxes on Earnings

        Earnings before taxes, and the related provisions for taxes on earnings, were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)			2007			2006			2005
Earnings Before Taxes
Domestic			$	54,867		$	191,078		$	187,904
Foreign				132,919			133,619			134,171
	Total		$	187,786		$	324,697		$	322,075
Taxes on Earnings
Current:
U.S. Federal			$	11,394		$	99,625		$	78,949
State				2,455			8,052			4,045
Foreign				(11,500	)		9,808			9,151
	Total current			2,349			117,485			92,145
Deferred:
Domestic				29,433			(26,276	)		(1,945	)
Foreign				19,246			(4,191	)		(3,763	)
	Total deferred			48,679			(30,467	)		(5,708	)
		Total	$	51,028		$	87,018		$	86,437

        Tax payments, net of refunds, of $72.4 million and $28.6 million were made on earnings for the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2007 amounted to $109.7 million, which are subject to expiration in periods from 2017 through 2025, or are unlimited.

        Hospira adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, Hospira recognized a $2.1 million decrease in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. This decrease in the liability resulted in an increase in the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings of $2.1 million. The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007 is $144.5 million. The amount, if recognized, that would affect the effective tax rate is $131.5 million.

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        Hospira recognizes interest and penalties accrued in relation to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense, which is consistent with the reporting in prior periods. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira has recorded liabilities of $10.8 million for the payment of interest and penalties.

        Hospira began operations as a new taxpayer on May 1, 2004, and the U.S. federal tax returns for 2004 and 2005 are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Hospira expects the audit fieldwork and the issuance of the initial IRS audit report to be completed within the next 12 months. However, the ultimate resolution of the 2004-2005 IRS audit is dependent on a number of factors and procedures that cannot be predicted at this time. In addition, certain tax statutes are also expected to close within the 12 month timeframe. Accordingly, it is reasonably possible that a change in unrecognized tax benefits will occur within the next 12 months; however, quantification of a range cannot be made at this time.

        Hospira remains open to tax examination for post-spin periods in all major tax-paying jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom and the United States.

        The following table summarizes the activity related to Hospira's unrecognized tax benefits:

(dollars in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2007	$	113,142
Current year increases/(decreases)		31,845
Audit settlements		—
Statute lapses		—
Adjustments to prior amounts		(512	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2007	$	144,475

        U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes were not provided for on undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries of $316.2 million at December 31, 2007, after the repatriation noted below. These undistributed earnings, which are considered to be permanently invested, would be subject to taxes if they were remitted as dividends. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "Jobs Act") provided for a special one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer, provided certain criteria were met, including a domestic reinvestment plan for such earnings. In 2005, Hospira recorded an income tax charge of $9.1 million in connection with the repatriation of $175.0 million of qualified foreign earnings under the Jobs Act.

        Differences between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. statutory tax rate were as follows:

	2007		2006		2005
Statutory tax rate	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
Benefit of tax exemptions in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic	(19.6	)	(14.6	)	(11.9	)
Repatriated earnings	—		—		2.8
State taxes, net of federal benefit	3.5		2.8		1.7
Foreign rate differential	(1.7	)	—		—
In-Process Research and Development	15.9		0.8		—
Capital loss valuation allowance	2.4		—		—
Research credit	(2.5	)	(0.4	)	—
All other, net	(5.8	)	3.2		(0.8	)
Effective tax rate	27.2	%	26.8	%	26.8	%

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        The temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 were as follows:

	2007					2006
(dollars in thousands)
	Assets			Liabilities		Assets			Liabilities
Compensation, employee benefits, and benefit plan liabilities	$	75,096		$	—	$	76,897		$	—
Trade receivable reserves and chargeback accruals		41,602			—		23,146			48
Inventories		85,332			—		58,167			—
State income taxes		6,044			—		20,426			1,751
Property and equipment		—			28,006		14,623			47,154
Intangibles		—			53,511		16,308			2,974
Investments		11,258			—		6,630			3,195
Net operating losses		32,370			—
Other accruals, carryforwards, and reserves
not currently deductible		35,469			—		53,600			—
Valuation allowance		(8,537	)		—		(1,300	)		—
Total	$	278,634		$	81,517	$	268,497		$	55,122

        Valuation allowance consists of $8.5 million and $1.3 million for certain tax credits and capital losses in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Note 9—Sales-Type Leases

        The net investment in sales-type leases of certain drug delivery pumps consists of the following:

	December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
	2007			2006
Minimum lease payments receivable	$	42,252		$	40,944
Unguaranteed residual value of leased equipment		—			—
Unearned interest income		(3,678	)		(4,222	)
Allowance for estimated uncollectible sales-type leases		(26	)		(29	)
Net investment in sales-type leases		38,548			36,693
Current portion(1)		(14,102	)		(10,980	)
Net investment in sales-type leases, less current portion(1)	$	24,446		$	25,713

(1)

The current and long-term portions are recorded in trade receivables and other assets, respectively, in the balance sheet.

        Future minimum amounts due under customer agreements accounted for as sales-type leases as of December 31, 2007 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)	Sales-Type Leases
2008	$	15,942
2009		14,333
2010		7,908
2011		3,125
2012		815
Thereafter		129
	$	42,252

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Note 10—Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt

        Hospira's debt consists of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

(dollars in thousands)			2007			2006
Long-term debt:
	4.95% Notes due 2009		$	300,000		$	300,000
	Term loan due 2010 (weighted-average floating interest rate of 5.92% at December 31, 2007)			55,560			—
	Floating rate notes due 2010 (weighted-average floating interest rate of 5.79% at December 31, 2007)			375,000			—
	5.55% Notes due 2012			500,000			—
	5.90% Notes due 2014			400,000			400,000
	6.05% Notes due 2017			550,000			—
	International borrowings due 2008			—			4,914
	Other unsecured loans due 2009			393			—
	Securitized mortgage note due 2015			4,829			4,871
	Economic development promissory notes due 2015			1,148			1,320
	Fair value of interest rate swap instruments			(211	)		(8,181	)
		Total long-term debt		2,186,719			702,924
Unamortized debt discount				(2,334	)		(880	)
	Long-term debt			2,184,385			702,044
Short-term borrowings				58,494			4,532
Total debt			$	2,242,879		$	706,576

        The aggregate maturities of debt, excluding the fair value of interest rate swap instruments and unamortized debt discount, for each of the next five years are as follows: $58.5 million in 2008, $356.8 million in 2009, $375.9 million in 2010, $0.9 million in 2011 and $1,453.4 million thereafter.

Mayne Pharma Acquisition

        On February 1, 2007, Hospira incurred $1,925.0 million of bank debt to finance the Mayne Pharma acquisition. The remainder of the purchase price was funded with cash on hand. The bank facilities included a $500.0 million, three-year term loan facility and a $1,425.0 million one-year bridge loan facility. The bridge loan facility was completely refinanced on March 23, 2007 through the issuance of long-term debt securities described below.

        Under the three-year term loan facility, before giving effect to any prepayments (which reduce the repayment amounts on a pro rata basis), Hospira was required to repay $12.5 million in principal at the end of each quarter in 2007. Hospira must repay $50.0 million at the end of each quarter in 2008 and $62.5 million at the end of each quarter in 2009 (with the final payment to be made on the maturity date of January 15, 2010). Hospira is permitted to prepay amounts borrowed under the term loan from time to time without penalty. During 2007, Hospira prepaid $359.7 million in principal amount of the term loan, in addition to the rescheduled $40.3 million in principal, for a total of $400.0 million. The $40.3 million of payments in principal reflect a reduction in original mandatory payments due to prepayments made in 2007. As a result of the prepayments made in 2007, the amount due within one year is $44.4 million, and is recorded as short-term borrowings. Borrowings under the term loan facility and bridge loan facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin that is determined based on Hospira's senior unsecured debt ratings from Standard & Poor's and Moody's. Based on Hospira's ratings of BBB (stable outlook) from Standard & Poor's and Baa3 (negative outlook) from Moody's, the margin is currently 0.60%.

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        On March 23, 2007, Hospira issued $375.0 million principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due in 2010, $500.0 million principal amount of 5.55% Notes due in 2012 and $550.0 million principal amount of 6.05% Notes due in 2017 in a registered public offering. The Floating Rate Notes due in 2010 bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 48 basis points. All series of notes are due on March 30 of the year of maturity. The net proceeds of the notes (after deducting approximately $10.0 million of underwriters' discounts and offering expenses of $4.2 million), together with approximately $21.5 million of cash on hand, were used to repay the bridge loan facility and related interest in full.

        The estimated aggregate fair value of these notes equaled $1,460.8 million at December 31, 2007. The fair market value is based on quoted market prices.

$700 Million Senior Unsecured Notes

        On June 15, 2004, Hospira completed an offering of a $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes consisting of $300.0 million principal amount of five-year senior unsecured notes and $400.0 million principal amount of ten-year senior unsecured notes. The $300.0 million five-year notes bear interest at a rate of 4.95% per annum and mature on June 15, 2009, and the $400.0 million ten-year notes bear interest at a rate of 5.90% per annum and mature on June 15, 2014. The proceeds from this offering, together with cash on hand, were used to repay all amounts outstanding under the short-term senior unsecured credit facility entered into as part of the spin-off from Abbott.

        The estimated aggregate fair value of the senior unsecured notes equaled $731.7 million at December 31, 2007. The fair market value is based on quoted market prices. In January 2005, Hospira entered into interest rate swap transactions whereby the $300.0 million five-year senior unsecured notes due in June 2009 were effectively converted from fixed to floating rate debt. Hospira records the interest rate swap contracts at fair value and offsets the carrying amount of the fixed-rate debt by the same amount. At December 31, 2007, these interest rate swaps had an aggregate fair market value of $(0.2) million. If these derivative instruments had been terminated at December 31, 2007, this estimated fair value represents the amount that Hospira would have to pay to counterparties.

$1.75 Million Economic Development Promissory Notes

        In March 2005, Hospira issued economic development promissory notes, the proceeds of which were used for a distribution facility expansion. The $1.75 million ten-year notes bear a fixed rate of interest of 2.0%, with principal and interest due monthly.

International Borrowings

        Hospira's foreign affiliates have entered into various loan agreements in their local currency, which are used to optimize the capital structure. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, Hospira had $7.7 million and $8.8 million of such loans outstanding, respectively, of which $7.7 million and $3.9 million were classified as short-term, respectively.

Acquired Debt

        In connection with the acquisition of Mayne Phama in the first quarter of 2007, Hospira assumed a $1.4 million bank term loan which bears a fixed rate of interest of 3.75%, with principal and interest due semi-annually, ending in June 2009, of which $1.1 million is classified as short-term. Additionally, Hospira assumed a $4.6 million unsecured loan, of which $4.5 million is classified as short term. This loan bears a fixed rate of 1.0% with payments due annually, ending in September 2009.

        In connection with the acquisition of BresaGen in the fourth quarter of 2006, Hospira assumed a $5.4 million mortgage note that is secured by land and building, of which $0.6 million is classified as short-term. The agreement bears a fixed rate of interest of 7.47%, with payments of principal and interest due quarterly, ending in March 2015.

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$375 Million Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility

        Hospira has a five-year $375.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"), which it entered into on December 16, 2005 and amended on January 15, 2007. The Revolver was amended to permit the Mayne Pharma acquisition and to temporarily increase the maximum leverage ratio and lower the minimum interest coverage ratio. The Revolver is available for working capital and other requirements. The Revolver allows Hospira to borrow funds at variable interest rates as short-term cash needs dictate. Borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin, plus a utilization fee if borrowings under the Revolver exceed 50% of the aggregate amount of committed loans. Hospira is also required to pay a facility fee on the aggregate amount of committed loans. The annual rates for the LIBOR margin, the utilization fee and the facility fee are 0.60%, 0.075% and 0.10%, respectively, as of December 31, 2007, and are subject to increase or decrease if there is a change in Hospira's current credit ratings. The amount of available borrowings may be increased to a maximum of $500.0 million, and the term may be increased for up to two additional years, under certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had no amounts borrowed or otherwise outstanding under the Revolver.

Debt Covenants

        The Revolver and the indenture governing Hospira's senior unsecured notes (which includes the Mayne Pharma Debt and the $700 million senior unsecured notes) contain, among other provisions, covenants with which Hospira must comply while they are in force. The covenants in the Revolver limit Hospira's ability to, among other things, sell assets, incur indebtedness and liens, incur indebtedness at the subsidiary level and merge or consolidate with other companies. The covenants in the indenture governing Hospira's senior unsecured notes limit Hospira's ability, among other things, to incur unsecured indebtedness, enter into certain sales and lease transactions and merge or consolidate with other companies. Hospira's debt instruments also include customary events of default, which would permit amounts borrowed to be accelerated and would permit the lenders under the revolving credit agreement to terminate their lending commitments. A description of certain covenants is set forth below.

        Change of Control.    The notes issued on March 23, 2007 include covenants that require Hospira to offer to repurchase those notes at 101% of their principal amount if: (1) there is a change of control of Hospira and (2) Hospira is rated below investment grade by both Moody's and Standard & Poor's at or within a specified time after the time of announcement of the change of control transaction. A change of control, as described above, would constitute an event of cross default under the term loan agreement and Hospira's revolving credit agreement.

        Financial Covenants.    Hospira's term loan facility and revolving credit facility include requirements to maintain a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The leverage ratio is calculated by dividing Hospira's debt by its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (excluding certain purchase accounting charges relating to the Mayne Pharma acquisition, expenses relating to the integration of Mayne Pharma into Hospira, expenses relating to Hospira's transition from Abbott, expenses relating to Hospira's manufacturing optimization activities and certain non-cash gains, expenses and losses, subject in certain cases to agreed-upon maximums) for the twelve months ending on the last day of each quarter. The coverage ratio is calculated by dividing Hospira's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (excluding the items described above) by its consolidated financing expense (interest expense and net capitalized interest), in each case for the twelve months ended on the last day of each quarter.

        The maximum leverage ratio is 3.25 as of December 31, 2007, and for all periods thereafter. The minimum coverage ratio is 5.00 as of December 31, 2007, and for all periods thereafter.

        As of December 31, 2007, Hospira was in compliance with all applicable covenants.

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Note 11—Segment and Geographic Information

        Hospira's principal business is the development, manufacture and sale of a broad line of products, including specialty injectable pharmaceuticals and medication delivery systems, and the provision of injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services. Hospira has two reportable segments: U.S. and International.

        Hospira's underlying accounting records are maintained on a legal entity basis for government and public reporting requirements. Segment disclosures are on a performance basis consistent with internal management reporting. Certain immaterial reclassifications have been made to the basis of presentation to facilitate comparable reporting. For internal management reporting, intersegment transfers of inventories are recorded at standard cost and are not a measure of segment income from operations. The costs of certain corporate functions that benefit the entire organization are not allocated. The following segment information has been prepared in accordance with the internal accounting policies of Hospira, as described above.

	Net Sales to External Customers						Income from Operations
(dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006		2005		2007			2006			2005
U.S.	$	2,374,098	$	2,220,501	$	2,187,775	$	308,494		$	384,240		$	328,517
International		1,062,140		468,004		438,921		76,636			15,572			68,407
Total reportable segments	$	3,436,238	$	2,688,505	$	2,626,696		385,130			399,812			396,924
Corporate functions								(82,504	)		(60,228	)		(60,309	)
Income from operations								302,626			339,584			336,615
Other, net								(114,840	)		(14,887	)		(14,540	)
Income before income taxes							$	187,786		$	324,697		$	322,075

	Depreciation and Amortization						Additions to Long-Term Assets						Total Assets
(dollars in thousands)
	2007		2006		2005		2007		2006		2005		2007		2006
U.S.	$	127,502	$	118,506	$	120,111	$	175,969	$	183,677	$	209,078	$	2,542,998	$	2,142,786
International		107,637		38,211		36,180		32,282		50,961		48,954		2,541,668		704,801
Total reportable segments	$	235,139	$	156,717	$	156,291	$	208,251	$	234,638	$	258,032	$	5,084,666	$	2,847,587

Note 12—Shareholders' Equity

Common Stock

        Hospira is authorized to issue 400.0 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 50.0 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which four million shares are designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock for issuance in connection with the exercise of preferred share purchase rights as described below. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, approximately 7.7 million and 10.0 million shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under various employee incentive programs, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, 166.2 million and 163.5 million shares are issued and 158.6 million and 155.9 million shares are outstanding, respectively.

Treasury Stock

        In February 2006, Hospira's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $400.0 million of Hospira's common stock in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The repurchase of shares commenced in early March 2006. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had repurchased 7,584,400 shares for $299.8 million in the aggregate under the 2006 board authorization, all of which were purchased during 2006. Since Hospira intends to dedicate a substantial portion of its

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future cash to servicing debt and integrating Mayne Pharma into its operations, Hospira does not expect to repurchase any shares in 2008.

Preferred Share Purchase Rights

        Each outstanding share of common stock provides the holder with one Preferred Share Purchase Right ("Right"). Upon exercise, each Right entitles the holder to purchase 1/100^th of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of Hospira at a price initially set at $100, subject to amendment or adjustment. The Rights will become exercisable only if a person or group (an "acquirer") acquires, or obtains the rights to acquire, without prior approval of the Board of Directors, more than 15% of Hospira's common stock, or an acquirer announces a tender offer that may result in the acquisition of such percentage (a "Triggering Event"). After a Triggering Event, Rights held by an acquirer are not exercisable or exchangeable as described below.

        If a Triggering Event occurs, each Right will generally be exercisable for common stock of Hospira having a value equal to twice the exercise price of the Right. If the Triggering Event involves an acquisition of Hospira or over 50% of its assets or earning power, each Right will be exercisable for common stock of the acquirer having a value equal to twice the exercise price of the Right. If a Triggering Event occurs in which the acquirer acquires or obtains the right to acquire less than 50% of Hospira's common stock, Hospira's Board of Directors, in its discretion, may require that each Right be exchanged for one share of Hospira's common stock or for preferred stock having a value equal to one share of common stock.

        The Rights will expire on April 11, 2014, unless earlier exchanged or redeemed at $0.01 per Right or unless that date is extended by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may amend the rights agreement, and may approve acquisitions of Hospira or its securities such that the Rights would not apply to such approved acquisitions. The Rights are intended to have anti-takeover effects and may have the effect of substantially increasing the cost of acquiring Hospira in a transaction not approved by the Board of Directors.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes as of December 31 consisted of the following:

(dollars in thousands)	2007			2006
Cumulative foreign currency translation gains	$	129,666		$	12,910
Cumulative retirement plans unrealized losses, net of tax(1)		(59,997	)		(68,840	)
Cumulative unrealized (loss) gains on marketable equity securities, net of tax		(266	)		5,166
Cumulative unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax		(1,762	)		—
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	67,641		$	(50,764	)

(1)

2006 includes $10.7 million, net of tax relating to the adoption of SFAS No. 158.

Note 13—Earnings Per Share

        Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the number of weighted average common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the reporting period. The following table shows basic and diluted earnings per share and the effect of stock options on the

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weighted average number of shares outstanding used in calculating diluted earnings per share as of December 31:

(shares in thousands, except per share amounts)		2007		2006		2005
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding			156,919		157,368		159,275
Assumed exercise of stock options			3,245		3,056		2,359
Weighted average dilutive common shares outstanding			160,164		160,424		161,634
Earnings Per Common Share:
	Basic	$	0.87	$	1.51	$	1.48
	Diluted	$	0.85	$	1.48	$	1.46

        For 2007, 2006 and 2005, there were outstanding options to purchase approximately 2.5 million, 2.8 million and 0.7 million shares of Hospira stock, respectively, for which the exercise price of the options exceeded the average stock price. Accordingly, these options are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for these periods.

Note 14—Incentive Stock Program

Plan Overview

        Hospira's 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan ("2004 Plan"), which became effective April 30, 2004, provides for the grant of up to 31.0 million shares of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards (restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units), and cash-based awards to employees and non-employee directors. The option exercise price generally may not be less than the underlying stock's fair market value at the date of grant, and the maximum term of an option is ten years. The amounts granted each calendar year to any one employee or non-employee director is limited depending on the type of award. Stock options comprise the majority of awards granted since inception of the 2004 Plan. As of December 31, 2007, approximately 7.7 million shares remain available for grant.

        In May 2007, 2006 and 2005, 2.7 million, 2.2 million and 2.6 million options were granted to certain employees for the annual stock option grants, respectively. These options were awarded at the fair market value at the time of grant, generally vest over three years and have either a seven or a ten-year term.

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Option Activity and Outstanding Options

        A summary of information related to stock options is as follows:

Hospira Stock Options	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (dollars in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2005	13,111,691		$	29.65
Granted	2,819,560			41.68
Exercised	(2,189,566	)		27.05
Lapsed	(172,219	)		33.15
Outstanding at December 31, 2006	13,569,466			32.52
Granted	3,134,035			39.93
Exercised	(3,000,870	)		28.88
Lapsed	(568,816	)		39.07
Outstanding at December 31, 2007(1)	13,133,815		$	34.84	5.70	$	102,974
Exercisable at December 31, 2007	8,009,249		$	31.94	4.83	$	86,199

(1)

The difference between options outstanding and those expected to vest is not significant.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $35.6 million, $34.3 million and $58.5 million, respectively.

        Summarized information about Hospira stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2007, is as follows:

	Options Outstanding				Exercisable Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Shares	Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price
$12.01 – $25.00	578,695	4.3	$	22.85	578,695	$	22.85
$25.01 – $30.00	3,165,425	3.7		27.01	3,165,425		27.01
$30.01 – $35.00	2,490,858	6.7		32.31	1,713,685		32.22
$35.01 – $40.00	4,037,126	5.6		39.11	1,259,758		37.42
$40.01 – $48.00	2,861,711	7.4		42.10	1,291,686		42.36
$12.01 – $48.00	13,133,815	5.7	$	34.84	8,009,249	$	31.94

Stock-Based Compensation

        On January 1, 2006, Hospira adopted SFAS No. 123R, which requires, among other changes, that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized as compensation cost over the vesting period based on the fair value of the instrument on the date of grant. SFAS No. 123R revises SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"), which previously allowed pro forma disclosure of certain share-based compensation expense. Further, SFAS No. 123R supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," which previously allowed the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock options. Such method was applied by Hospira, and accordingly, Hospira's reported net income had not included recognition of stock-based compensation expense prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R.

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        Hospira adopted SFAS No. 123R as of January 1, 2006, using the modified prospective transition method. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, Hospira's consolidated financial statements for the prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS No. 123R. Stock-based compensation expense of $39.4 million and $35.9 million was recognized under SFAS No. 123R for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The related income tax benefit recognized was $14.6 million and $12.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As noted above, there was no stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options recognized in the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income during the year ended December 31, 2005.

        The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share if Hospira had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 during 2005.

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2005
Net Income, as reported	$	235,638
Hospira stock-based compensation, net of tax		15,575
Pro forma net income including all stock-based compensation expense	$	220,063
Basic earnings per share, as reported	$	1.48
Basic earnings per share, pro forma	$	1.38
Diluted earnings per share, as reported	$	1.46
Diluted earnings per share, pro forma	$	1.36

        SFAS No. 123R requires that cash flows relating to the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be reported as financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow, as previously required. For options exercised during 2007 and 2006, this excess tax benefit was $2.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2007, there was $41.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. The total fair value of shares becoming fully vested during 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $10.7 million, $12.3 million and $14.5 million, respectively.

        The weighted average fair value for the Hospira options granted in 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $13.93, $15.82 and $11.28, respectively. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, based on the average market price at the grant date and the weighted average assumptions specific to the underlying options. Expected volatility assumptions are based on a combination of historical volatility of Hospira's stock and historical volatility of peer companies. Expected life assumptions for 2007 and 2006 are based on the "simplified" method as described in SAB No. 107, which is the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued. The weighted average assumptions utilized for option grants during the years ended December 31 are as follows:

	2007		2006		2005
Hospira Stock Options Black-Scholes assumptions (weighted average):
Volatility	33.8	%	31.0	%	30.0	%
Expected life (years)	4.4		5.7		4.9
Risk-free interest rate	4.6	%	4.9	%	3.9	%
Dividend yield	0.0	%	0.0	%	0.0	%

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Restricted Stock and Units

        Hospira issues restricted stock and units with a vesting period ranging from one to three years. A summary of restricted stock and unit activity is as follows:

Hospira Restricted Stock and Units	Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2005	29,353		$	36.47
Granted	24,151			41.73
Vested	(10,266	)		38.06
Lapsed	—			—
Outstanding at December 31, 2006	43,238			39.02
Granted	86,362			40.33
Vested	(9,400	)		41.05
Lapsed	—			—
Outstanding at December 31, 2007	120,200		$	39.80

        The fair value of restricted stock awards and units vested in 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $1.2 million, $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

Note 15—Commitments and Contingencies

Commercial Commitments

        Hospira's commercial commitments as of December 31, 2007, representing commitments not recorded on the balance sheet, but potentially triggered by future events, primarily consist of non-debt letters of credit to provide credit support for certain transactions as requested by third parties. As of December 31, 2007, Hospira had $21.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, with a majority expiring in 2008. No amounts have been drawn under these letters of credit.

Leases

        Minimum future operating lease payments, including lease payments for real estate, vehicles, computers and office equipment, as of December 31, 2007, were:

(dollars in thousands)
2008	$	32,398
2009		29,656
2010		23,674
2011		22,053
2012		20,663
Remaining Years		39,638
Total minimum future lease payments	$	168,082

        Lease expense under operating leases totaled $26.9 million, $22.1 million and $24.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

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Litigation

        Hospira, Abbott, or in some instances both, are involved in various claims and legal proceedings, including product liability claims and proceedings related to Hospira's business.

        Various state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and various state attorneys general, are investigating a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Abbott, for allegedly engaging in improper marketing and pricing practices with respect to certain Medicare and Medicaid reimbursable products, including practices relating to average wholesale price ("AWP"). These are civil investigations that are seeking to identify the practices and determine whether those practices violated any laws, including federal and state false claims acts, or constituted fraud in connection with the Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement paid to third parties. In addition, Abbott is a defendant in a number of purported class actions on behalf of individuals or entities, including healthcare insurers and other third-party payors, that allege generally that Abbott and numerous other pharmaceutical companies reported false or misleading pricing information in connection with federal, state and private reimbursement for certain drugs. Many of the products involved in these investigations and lawsuits are Hospira products. Hospira is cooperating with the authorities in these investigations. There may be additional investigations or lawsuits, or additional claims in the existing investigations or lawsuits, initiated with respect to these matters in the future. Hospira cannot be certain that it will not be named as a subject or defendant in these investigations or lawsuits. Hospira is a named defendant in two such lawsuits: The State of Texas ex rel. Ven-A-Care of the Florida Keys, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories Inc., Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc, Case No. GV-04-001286, pending in the District Court of Travis County, Texas and State of Hawaii v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., et al., Case No. 06-1-0720-04, pending in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, Hawaii. Hospira denies all material allegations asserted against it in these two lawsuits. Hospira has been dismissed as a defendant in the case, United States of America ex rel. Ven-A-Care of the Florida Keys, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., et al Case No. 95-1354, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Abbott will indemnify Hospira for liabilities associated with pending or future AWP investigations and lawsuits only to the extent that they are of the same nature as the lawsuits and investigations that existed against Abbott as of the spin-off date and relate to the sale of Hospira products prior to the spin-off. Hospira will assume any other losses that may result from these investigations and lawsuits related to Hospira's products, including any losses associated with post-spin-off activities. These investigations and lawsuits could result in changes to Hospira's business practices or pricing policies, civil or criminal monetary damages, penalties or fines, imprisonment and/or exclusion of Hospira products from participation in federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans' Administration health programs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its business, profitability and financial condition.

        Hospira has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging generally that the spin-off of Hospira from Abbott Laboratories interfered with employee benefits in violation of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). The lawsuit was filed on November 8, 2004 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is captioned: Myla Nauman, Jane Roller and Michael Loughery v. Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. On November 18, 2005, the complaint was amended to assert an additional claim against Abbott and Hospira for breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA. Hospira has been dismissed as a defendant with respect to the fiduciary duty claim. By Order dated December 30, 2005, the Court granted class action status to the lawsuit. As to the sole claim against Hospira in the original complaint, the court certified a class defined as: "all employees of Abbott who were participants in the Abbott Benefit Plans and whose employment with Abbott was terminated between August 22, 2003 and April 30, 2004, as a result of the spin-off of the HPD/creation of Hospira announced by Abbott on August 22, 2003, and who were eligible for retirement under the Abbott Benefit Plans on the date of their terminations." Hospira denies all material allegations asserted against it in the complaint.

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        On August 12, 2005, Retractable Technologies, Inc. ("RTI") filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. alleging breach of contract and fraud in connection with a National Marketing and Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") between Abbott and RTI signed in May 2000. Retractable Technologies, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Case No. 505CV157, pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. RTI purported to terminate the contract for breach in 2003. The lawsuit alleges that Abbott misled RTI and breached the Agreement in connection with Abbott's marketing efforts. RTI seeks unspecified monetary damages as well as punitive damages. Hospira has conditionally agreed to defend and indemnify Abbott in connection with this lawsuit, which involves a contract carried out by Abbott's former Hospital Products Division. Abbott denies all material allegations in the complaint. Abbott intends to pursue claims against RTI for breach of the Agreement in arbitration or in federal court. Hospira is entitled, pursuant to its agreements with Abbott, to any amounts recovered due to RTI's breach of the Agreement. On February 9, 2007, the court ruled that RTI could not be compelled to arbitrate its claims, but granted Abbott leave to appeal the ruling. Abbott has appealed the ruling that RTI is not required to arbitrate its claims.

        Hospira's product liability claim exposures are evaluated each reporting period. Hospira's reserves, which are not material at December 31, 2007 and 2006, are the best estimate of loss, as defined by SFAS No. 5. Based upon information that is currently available, management believes that the likelihood of a material loss in excess of recorded amounts is remote.

        Additional legal proceedings may occur that may result in a change in the estimated reserves recorded by Hospira. It is not possible to predict the outcome of such proceedings with certainty and there can be no assurance that their ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on Hospira's financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

Note 16—Supplemental Financial Information

		December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
		2007		2006
Other Accrued Liabilities:
Accrued rebates		$	106,481	$	65,088
Income taxes payable			10,045		142,143
All other			276,998		161,458
	Total	$	393,524	$	368,689

		December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
		2007		2006
Post-Retirement Obligations and Other Long-Term Liabilities:
Accrued post-retirement medical and dental costs(a)		$	66,975	$	47,357
Pension liabilities(a)			68,528		75,539
Unrecognized tax benefits, penalties and interest			144,475		—
All other			30,132		52,396
	Total	$	310,110	$	175,292

(a)

See Note 7 regarding changes in accrued pension and post-retirement obligations

		Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
		2007			2006			2005
Other Income, net:
Interest income		$	(15,082	)	$	(17,074	)	$	(15,052	)
Foreign exchange			(1,555	)		(1,057	)		(134	)
All other (income) expense			(3,040	)		1,994			1,450
	Total	$	(19,677	)	$	(16,137	)	$	(13,736	)

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Note 17—Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)		1st Quarter			2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
2007
	Net Sales	$	782,798		$	869,356	$	838,019	$	946,065
	Gross Profit		274,549			266,238		294,531		338,605
	Income From Operations		14,375			67,645		106,627		113,979
	Net (Loss) Income		(29,356	)		30,678		59,379		76,057
	Earnings per common share, basic	$	(0.19	)	$	0.20	$	0.38	$	0.48
	Earnings per common share, diluted	$	(0.19	)	$	0.20	$	0.37	$	0.47
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		156,076			156,699		157,091		157,770
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		158,357			159,526		160,072		160,282

		1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
2006
	Net Sales	$	664,294	$	671,101	$	646,640	$	706,470
	Gross Profit		244,796		225,086		219,028		250,333
	Income From Operations		112,001		74,958		79,052		73,573
	Net Income		80,183		54,150		55,945		47,401
	Earnings per common share, basic	$	0.50	$	0.35	$	0.36	$	0.30
	Earnings per common share, diluted	$	0.49	$	0.34	$	0.35	$	0.30
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic		160,933		156,448		156,359		155,814
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted		164,345		159,655		158,781		157,629

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

        Not applicable.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

        Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.    The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher B. Begley, and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas E. Werner, evaluated the effectiveness of Hospira's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and concluded that Hospira's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

        Changes in internal controls.    There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2007 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Hospira's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

        None

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PART III

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Officers

Christopher B. Begley, age 55, is Hospira's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He has served in such positions since the spin-off in April 2004. Mr. Begley provided 18 years of service to Abbott Laboratories, a global broad-based healthcare company, and served as Senior Vice President, Hospital Products, from 2000 to April 2004. Prior to his appointment as Senior Vice President, Hospital Products, Mr. Begley served as Senior Vice President, Chemical and Agricultural Products from 1999 to 2000, Vice President, Abbott Health Systems, from 1998 to 1999, and Vice President, MediSense Operations, in 1998. Mr. Begley is a director of Sara Lee Corporation, the Executives' Club of Chicago, Healthcare Leadership Council, AdvaMed and the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).

Terrence C. Kearney, age 53, is Hospira's Chief Operating Officer. He has served in such position since April 2006. From April 2004 to April 2006, he served as Hospira's Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, and he served as Acting Chief Financial Officer through August 2006. Mr. Kearney served as Vice President and Treasurer of Abbott from 2001 to April 2004. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Kearney was Divisional Vice President and Controller for Abbott's International Division. Mr. Kearney provided 24 years of service to Abbott.

Edward A. Ogunro, Ph.D., age 55, who retired on December 31, 2007, was Hospira's Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Medical Affairs and Chief Scientific Officer. He had served in such position since the spin-off in April 2004. Dr. Ogunro served as Vice President, Hospital Products Research and Development, Medical and Regulatory Affairs of Abbott from 1999 to April 2004. Dr. Ogunro was Divisional Vice President for Abbott's Immunodiagnostics and Chemistry R&D Organization from 1995 to 1999 and served with Abbott for 21 years.

Brian J. Smith, age 56, is Hospira's Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He has served in such position since the spin-off in April 2004. Mr. Smith served as Divisional Vice President, Domestic Legal Operations of Abbott from 1995 to April 2004 and served with Abbott for 25 years.

Thomas E. Werner, age 50, is Hospira's Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer. He has served in such position since August 2006. Mr. Werner served as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer of Böwe Bell + Howell, a service, manufacturing and software company that provides document processing and postal solutions. Prior to joining Böwe Bell + Howell in late 2001, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Xpedior Incorporated, a software developer and integrator; and uBid, Inc., an e-commerce company, and as Corporate Controller for Gateway, Inc., a seller of personal computers and related products and services.

Richard J. Hoffman, age 41, is Hospira's Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. He has served in such position since August 2007. From 2000 until his appointment by Hospira, Mr. Hoffman was employed by CNH Global N.V. (Case New Holland). His last position was Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, which he held since July 2004. Prior to that time he served as Assistant Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and in various finance and reporting roles.

        Hospira has adopted a code of ethics (as defined in Item 406(b) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933) that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller. That code is part of Hospira's Code of Business Conduct, which is available free of charge on Hospira's Web site (www.hospira.com) or by sending a request to: Corporate Governance Materials Request, Hospira General Counsel and Secretary, Hospira, Inc., 275 North Field Drive, Dept. NLEG, Bldg. H1, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. Hospira intends to include on

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its Web site any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of its code of ethics that applies to Hospira's principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer and controller.

Directors and Corporate Governance

        Incorporated herein by reference is the text to be included under the captions "Election of Directors—Our Board of Directors" (including all sub-captions thereunder), "Election of Directors—Corporate Governance—Committees of the Board of Directors—Audit Committee" and "Election of Directors—Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" to be included in the 2008 Hospira Proxy Statement. The 2008 Proxy Statement will be filed on or about March 30, 2008.

        The certifications by Hospira's chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 have been filed as exhibits to this report. During 2007, Hospira's chief executive officer provided an unqualified certification as to compliance with the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance listing standards.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

        Incorporated herein by reference is the text to be included under the captions "Election of Directors—Director Compensation," "Election of Directors—Compensation Disclosure and Analysis," (including all sub-captions thereunder), "Election of Directors—Executive Compensation" (including all sub-captions thereunder and tables and accompanying text and notes included therein) and "Election of Directors—Compensation Committee Report" in the 2008 Proxy Statement.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

        The disclosure contained in Part II. Item 5 under "Equity Compensation Plan Information" is incorporated herein by reference. Incorporated herein by reference is the text to be included under the caption "Ownership of our Stock" in the 2008 Proxy Statement.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

        Incorporated herein by reference is the text to be included under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the 2008 Proxy Statement.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

        Incorporated herein by reference is the text to be included under the caption "Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accountants—Accounting Matters—Fees to Independent Registered Public Accountants" (including all sub-captions thereunder) in the 2008 Proxy Statement.

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Part IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)

Documents filed as part of this Form 10-K.



1.

Financial Statements:    See Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," for a list of financial statements.



2.

Financial Statement Schedules:

Item	Page
Schedule II (Valuation and Qualifying Accounts)	101
Schedules I, III, IV and V are not included because they are not required

3.

Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:    The information called for by this paragraph is incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit Index included on pages 102 through 105.



(b)

Exhibits filed:    See Exhibit Index from pages 102 through 105.



(c)

Financial Statement Schedules filed.    See page 101.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Hospira, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HOSPIRA, INC.
By:	/s/  CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Christopher B. Begley Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Date: February 28, 2008

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Hospira, Inc. on February 28, 2008 in the capacities indicated below.

/s/  CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Christopher B. Begley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/  THOMAS E. WERNER Thomas E. Werner
Senior Vice President, Finance,
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/  RICHARD J. HOFFMAN Richard J. Hoffman
Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/  IRVING W. BAILEY, II Irving W. Bailey, II
Director

/s/  CONNIE R. CURRAN Connie R. Curran
Director

/s/  ROGER W. HALE Roger W. Hale
Director

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/s/  RONALD A. MATRICARIA Ronald A. Matricaria
Director

/s/  JACQUE J. SOKOLOV Jacque J. Sokolov M.D.
Director

/s/  JOHN C. STALEY John C. Staley
Director

/s/  MARK F. WHEELER Mark F. Wheeler M.D.
Director

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Hospira, Inc.
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Three Years Ended December 31, 2007
(dollars in thousands)

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D			Column E
Description	Balance at beginning of period		Additions charged to costs and expenses(1)		Deductions(2)			Balance at end of period
Year ended December 31, 2007	$	13,688	$	8,129	$	(7,741	)	$	14,076
Year ended December 31, 2006		16,887		10,590		(13,789	)		13,688
Year ended December 31, 2005		16,083		10,897		(10,093	)		16,887

(1)

Includes $1.5 million related to the Mayne Pharma acquisition.

(2)

Represents accounts written off as uncollectible, net of collections on accounts previously written off.

Inventory reserves:

Column A	Column B		Column C		Column D			Column E
Description	Balance at beginning of period		Additions charged to costs and expenses(1)		Deductions(2)			Balance at end of period
Year ended December 31, 2007	$	48,171	$	54,348	$	(37,699	)	$	64,820
Year ended December 31, 2006		39,569		30,406		(21,804	)		48,171
Year ended December 31, 2005		41,160		32,560		(34,151	)		39,569

(1)

Includes $15.1 million related to the Mayne Pharma acquisition.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
2.1	Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2004, between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Hospira, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 1-31946) and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Hospira, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23,2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1	Rights Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2004, between Hospira, Inc. and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1(a)	Form of Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (attached as Exhibit A to the Rights Agreement filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1(b)	Form of Rights Certificate (attached as Exhibit B to the Rights Agreement filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2	Indenture, dated as of June 14, 2004, between Hospira, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee. (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Hospira, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-117339) filed with the SEC on July 15, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3	Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of June 14, 2004, between Hospira, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee. (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to Hospira, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-117339) filed with the SEC on July 15, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1	Form of Transition Services Agreement between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2	Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2004, between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3	Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2004, by and among Abbott Laboratories, TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.4	Form of Lease between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.5	Information Technology Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2004, between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.6	Form of Manufacture and Supply Agreement between Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.7	Form of Transition Marketing and Distribution Services Agreement between Subsidiaries of Abbott Laboratories and Hospira, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.8	Hospira 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.*
10.8(a)	Form of Conversion Incentive Option Terms (filed as Exhibit 10.8(a) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(b)	Form of Conversion Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms (filed as Exhibit 10.8(b) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(c)	Form of Conversion Replacement Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms (filed as Exhibit 10.8(c) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(d)	Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms for awards made prior to May 9, 2005 (10-year term) (filed as Exhibit 10.8(d) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(d)(i)	Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms for awards made on or after May 9, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(e)	Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms (five-year term) (filed as Exhibit 10.8(e) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(f)	Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.8(f) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.8(f)(i)	Form of Amendment of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement.*
10.8(g)	Form of Non-Employee Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Terms (filed as Exhibit 10.8(g) to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.9	Hospira, Inc. 2004 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended.*
10.10	Hospira, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Fee Plan, as amended.*

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10.11	Hospira, Inc. 401(k) Supplemental Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.12(a)	Form of Agreement between Hospira, Inc. and each of Christopher B. Begley, Terrence C. Kearney, Edward A. Ogunro and Brian J. Smith regarding Change in Control (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.12(a)(i)	Form of Agreement between Hospira, Inc. and each of Christopher B. Begley, Terrence C. Kearney and Brian J. Smith regarding Amendment to Change in Control.*
10.12(b)	Form of Agreement between Hospira, Inc. and Thomas E. Werner regarding Change in Control (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.12(b)(i)	Form of Agreement between Hospira, Inc. and Thomas E. Werner regarding Amendment to Change in Control.*
10.12(c)	Agreement, dated January 15, 2007, between Hospira, Inc. and John Arnott (filed as Exhibit 10.12(c) to the Hospira, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.13	Form of Grantor Trust Arrangement by and among Abbott Laboratories, Hospira, Inc. and each of Christopher B. Begley, Terrence C. Kearney and Edward A. Ogunro (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.14	The Hospira Supplemental Pension Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).*
10.15	Not used.
10.16	Credit Agreement and Guaranty, dated as of December 16, 2005, and amended as of January 15, 2007, by and among Hospira and the Lenders and Agents named therein (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Hospira, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.17	Term Loan Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2007, by and among Hospira and the Lenders and Agents named therein (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Hospira, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.18	Bridge Loan Agreement, dated as of January 15, 2007, by and among Hospira and the Lenders and Agents named therein (filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Hospira, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
10.19	Hospira Non-Qualified Savings and Investment Plan.*
10.20	Hospira Corporate Officer Severance Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Hospira, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).*
12.1	Statement regarding Computation of Ratios.

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21.1	List of Subsidiaries of Hospira, Inc.
23.1	Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
31.1	Certification of Christopher B. Begley under Rule 13a-14(a) under the 1934 Act.
31.2	Certification of Thomas E. Werner under Rule 13a-14(a) under the 1934 Act.
32.1	Certification of Christopher B. Begley under 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
32.2	Certification of Thomas E. Werner under 18 U.S.C. 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

*

Management compensatory plan or arrangement.

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INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
HOSPIRA, INC. ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Comparison of Cumulative Total Return

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

MANAGEMENT REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Hospira, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (dollars and shares in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Hospira, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (dollars in thousands)
Hospira, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands)
Hospira, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (dollars and shares in thousands)
Hospira, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Part IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

SIGNATURES
Hospira, Inc. Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts For the Three Years Ended December 31, 2007 (dollars in thousands)
EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-10.8

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Exhibit 10.8

HOSPIRA 2004 LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
(As Amended and Restated as of the Effective Date
and as further amended effective as of January 1, 2008)

SECTION 1
GENERAL

        1.1    Purpose, Effective Date and Term.    The purpose of this Hospira 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") is to promote the longer-term financial success of Hospira, Inc. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries by providing a means to attract, retain and reward individuals who can and do contribute to such success and to further identify their interests with those of the Company's shareholders. The "Effective Date" of the Plan is the date on which the shares of the Company are distributed to the shareholders of Abbott Laboratories pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement entered into between the Company and Abbott Laboratories (the "Distribution"). The Plan shall be unlimited in duration and, in the event of Plan termination, shall remain in effect as long as any awards under it are outstanding; provided, however, that no awards may be granted under the Plan after the ten-year anniversary of the most recent approval of the Plan by the Company's shareholders: May 9, 2015.

        1.2    Administration.    The authority to control and manage the operation of the Plan shall be vested in a committee of the Board (the "Committee") in accordance with Section 6.1.

        1.3    Participation.    Each recipient of an Abbott Conversion Award as described in Section 4 and each other employee or director of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company who is granted an award in accordance with the terms of the Plan shall be a "Participant" in the Plan. Awards under the Plan shall be limited to employees and directors of the Company; provided, however, that an award (other than an award of an ISO) may be granted to an individual prior to the date on which he first performs services as an employee or director (including individuals who it is anticipated will transfer from Abbott to the Company within 24 months following the Distribution) provided that such award does not become vested prior to the date such individual commences such services.

        1.4    Definitions.    Capitalized terms in the Plan shall be defined as set forth in the Plan (including the definition provisions of Section 9).

SECTION 2
AWARDS

        2.1    General.    Any award under the Plan may be granted singularly, in combination with another award (or awards), or in tandem whereby the exercise or vesting of one award held by a Participant cancels another award held by the Participant. Each award under the Plan shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and such additional terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions as the Committee shall provide with respect to such award. Subject to Section 2.3, an award may be granted as an alternative to or replacement of an existing award under the Plan or any other plan of the Company or any subsidiary or as the form of payment for grants or rights earned or due under any other compensation plan or arrangement of the Company or its subsidiaries, including without limitation the Hospira Non-Employee Directors' Fee Plan and the plan of any entity acquired by the Company or any subsidiary. The types of awards that may be granted under the Plan include:

        (a)    Stock Options.    A stock option represents the right to purchase shares of Stock at an Exercise Price established by the Committee. Any option may be either an incentive stock option (an "ISO") that is intended to satisfy the requirements applicable to an "incentive stock option" described in section 422(b) of the Code or a non-qualified option that is not intended to be an ISO, provided, that no ISOs may be granted after April 15, 2014, which is the ten-year anniversary

of the earlier of the date of adoption or shareholder approval of the Plan. Unless otherwise specifically provided by its terms, any option granted under the Plan shall be a non-qualified option.

        (b)    Stock Appreciation Rights.    A stock appreciation right (a "SAR") is a right to receive, in cash or Stock, an amount equal to or based upon the excess of: (a) the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock at the time of exercise, over (b) an Exercise Price established by the Committee pursuant to Section 2.2.

        (c)    Stock Awards.    A stock award is a grant of shares of Stock or a right to receive shares of Stock (or their cash equivalent or a combination of both) in the future. Such awards may include, but shall not be limited to, bonus shares, stock units, performance shares, performance units, restricted stock or restricted stock units.

        (d)    Cash Incentive Awards.    A cash incentive award is the grant of a right to receive a payment of cash, determined on an individual basis or as an allocation of an incentive pool (or Stock having a value equivalent to the cash otherwise payable) that is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives.

        2.2    Exercise of Options and SARs.    An option or SAR shall be exercisable in accordance with such terms and conditions and during such periods as may be established by the Committee. In no event, however, shall an option or SAR expire later than ten years after the date of its grant. The 'Exercise Price' of each option and SAR shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock. The payment of the Exercise Price of an option shall be by cash or, subject to limitations imposed by applicable law, by such other means as the Committee may from time to time permit, including, without limitation, (i) by promissory note, (ii) by tendering, either actually or by attestation, shares of Stock acceptable to the Committee, and valued at Fair Market Value as of the day of exercise, (iii) by irrevocably authorizing a third party, acceptable to the Committee, to sell shares of Stock (or a sufficient portion of the shares) acquired upon exercise of the option and to remit to the Company a sufficient portion of the sale proceeds to pay the entire Exercise Price and any tax withholding resulting from such exercise or (iv) by any combination thereof.

        2.3    No Repricing.    Except for adjustments pursuant to Section 3.4 (relating to the adjustment of shares), the Exercise Price for any outstanding option may not be decreased after the date of grant nor may an outstanding option granted under the Plan be surrendered to the Company as consideration for the grant of a replacement option with a lower exercise price.

        2.4    Performance-Based Compensation.    Any award under the Plan which is intended to be "performance-based compensation" within the meaning of section 162(m) of the Code shall be conditioned on the achievement of one or more objective performance measures, to the extent required by Code section 162(m) as may be determined by the Committee.

        (a)    Performance Measures.    Such performance measures may be based on any one or more of the following: earnings (e.g., earnings before interest and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; or earnings per share); financial return ratios (e.g., return on investment; return on invested capital; return on equity; or return on assets); increase in revenue, operating or net cash flows; cash flow return on investment; total shareholder return; market share; net operating income, operating income or net income; debt load reduction; expense management; economic value added; stock price; and strategic business objectives, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specific cost targets, business expansion goals and goals relating to acquisitions or divestitures. Performance measures may be based on the performance of the Company as a whole or of any one or more business units of the Company and may be measured relative to a peer group or an index.

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        (b)    Partial and Over Achievement.    The terms of any such award may provide that partial achievement or achievement in excess of the performance measures may result in a payment or vesting based upon the degree of achievement.

        (c)    Extraordinary Items.    In establishing any performance measures, the Committee may provide for the exclusion of the effects of the following items, to the extent identified in the audited financial statements of the Company, including footnotes, or in the Management Discussion and Analysis section of the Company's annual report: (i) extraordinary, unusual, and/or nonrecurring items of gain or loss; (ii) gains or losses on the disposition of a business; (iii) changes in tax or accounting principles, regulations or laws; or (iv) mergers or acquisitions. To the extent not specifically excluded, such effects shall be included in any applicable performance measure.

        2.5    Dividends and Dividend Equivalents.    Any award under the Plan, including without limitation any option or SAR, may provide the Participant with the right to receive dividend payments or dividend equivalent payments with respect to Stock subject to the award, which payments shall be made currently or credited to an account for the Participant, and may be settled in cash or Stock.

        2.6    Deferral of Payment.    To the extent permitted by the Committee or the terms of any award under the Plan, a Participant may defer receipt of the cash or Stock otherwise payable under the award and be credited with interest or dividend equivalents with respect thereto; provided, however, that any award otherwise payable in stock shall continue to be payable only in stock. Any deferral election must be made prior to the calendar year for which the particular award will be made, or within 30 days after the individual first becomes a Participant in the Plan. Such election shall also specify the timing and form of payment of any award, which election may be changed by a subsequent election, provided the subsequent election is made at least 12 months before the date of the first scheduled payment, if any, with respect to the award; the subsequent election is not effective for at least 12 months after the date it is made; and the first payment under the subsequent election must be delayed for at least five years from the date the first payment would have been paid if the subsequent election had not been made (other than an election relating to payment on account of death or disability).

        2.7    Non-U.S. Awards.    The Committee may grant awards, in its sole discretion, to employees and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries who are residing in jurisdictions outside of the United States. For purposes of the foregoing, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, vary the terms of the Plan in order to conform any awards to the legal and tax requirements of each non-U.S. jurisdiction where such individual resides. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, establish one or more sub-plans of the Plan and/or may establish administrative rules and procedures to facilitate the operation of the Plan in such non-U.S. jurisdictions. For purposes of clarity, any terms contained herein which are subject to variation in a non-U.S. jurisdiction and any administrative rules and procedures established for a non-U.S. jurisdiction shall be reflected in a written addendum to the Plan. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Committee may delegate its authority and responsibilities under this Section 2.7 of the Plan to one or more officers of the Company.

SECTION 3
SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN

        3.1    Available Shares.    The shares of Stock with respect to which awards may be made under the Plan shall be shares currently authorized but unissued or currently held or, to the extent permitted by applicable law, subsequently acquired by the Company as treasury shares, including shares purchased in the open market or in private transactions.

        3.2    Share Limitations.    Subject to the following provisions of this subsection 3.2, the maximum number of shares of Stock that may be delivered to Participants and their beneficiaries under the Plan shall be equal to Thirty One Million (31,000,000) shares of Stock (all of which may be granted as

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ISOs). The maximum number of shares of Stock that may be issued in conjunction with awards other than options and SARS shall be 25% of that number of shares in the immediately preceding sentence.

        (a)    Reuse of Shares.    To the extent any shares of Stock covered by an award are forfeited or are not delivered to a Participant or beneficiary for any reason, including because the award is forfeited or canceled, or is settled in cash or used to satisfy the applicable tax withholding obligation, such shares shall not be deemed to have been delivered for purposes of determining the maximum number of shares of Stock available for delivery under the Plan

        (b)    Net Shares.    If the exercise price of any stock option granted under the Plan is satisfied by tendering shares of Stock to the Company (either actually or by attestation), only the number of shares of Stock issued net of the shares of Stock tendered shall be deemed delivered for purposes of determining the maximum number of shares of Stock available for delivery under the Plan.

        3.3    Limitations on Grants to Individuals.

        (a)    Options and SARs.    The maximum number of shares of Stock that may be subject to options or SARs granted to any Participant during any calendar year (excluding any awards intended to constitute Conversion Awards) shall be One Million (1,000,000).

        (b)    Stock Awards.    The maximum number of shares of Stock that may be subject to stock awards described under paragraph 2.1(c) which are granted to any Participant during any calendar year and are intended to be "performance-based compensation" (as that term is used for purposes of Code section 162(m)), shall be Five Hundred Thousand (500,000).

        (c)    Cash Incentive Awards.    The maximum dollar amount that may be payable to a Participant pursuant to cash incentive awards described under paragraph 2.1(d) which are granted to any Participant during any calendar year and are intended to be "performance-based compensation" (as that term is used for purposes of Code section 162(m)), shall be Five Million Dollars ($5 million).

        (d)    Director Fees.    Other than with respect to initial grants to new Directors or one-time grants due to extraordinary circumstances, the maximum number of shares that may be covered by awards granted to any one individual non-employee Director pursuant to Section 2.1(a) and 2.1(b) (relating to options and SARs) shall be One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares during any calendar year under the terms of the Hospira Non-Employee Director's Fee Plan and the maximum number of shares that may be covered by awards granted to any one individual non-employee Director pursuant to Section 2.1(c) (relating to Other Stock awards) shall be Fifty Thousand (50,000) shares during any calendar year under the terms of the Hospira Non-Employee Director's Fee Plan. The foregoing limitations shall not apply to cash-based director fees that the non-employee Director elects to receive in the form of Stock or Stock Units.

        (e)    Dividend, Dividend Equivalents and Earnings.    For purposes of determining whether an award is intended to be qualified as a performance-based compensation, pursuant to the foregoing limitations of this Section 3.3, (i) the right to receive dividends and dividend equivalents with respect to any award which is not yet vested shall be treated as a separate award, and (ii) if the delivery of any shares or cash under an award is deferred, any earnings, including dividends and dividend equivalents, shall be disregarded.

        3.4    Corporate Transactions.    Subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) below, in the event of a corporate transaction involving the Company (including, without limitation, any stock dividend, stock split, extraordinary cash dividend, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares), the Committee shall adjust awards to preserve the benefits or potential benefits of the awards and the Plan. The action required by the Committee may include: (i) adjustment of the number and kind of shares which may be delivered under the Plan;

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(ii) adjustment of the number and kind of shares subject to outstanding awards; (iii) adjustment of the Exercise Price of outstanding options and SARs; and (iv) any other adjustments that the Committee determines to be equitable (which may include, without limitation, (I) replacement of awards with other awards which the Committee determines have comparable value and which are based on stock of a company resulting from the transaction, and (II) cancellation of the award in return for cash payment of the current value of the award, determined as though the award was fully vested at the time of payment, provided that in the case of an option or SAR, the amount of such payment may be the excess of the value of the Stock subject to the option or SAR at the time of the transaction over the Exercise Price).

        (a)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, including the terms of any award granted hereunder, if the outstanding common shares of the Company shall be combined, or be changed into, or exchanged for, another kind of stock of the Company, into securities of another corporation, or into property (including cash) whether through recapitalization, reorganization, sale, merger, consolidation, spin-off, business combination or a similar transaction (a "Transaction"), the Company shall cause its successor or acquiror (or ultimate parent of any successor or acquiror), as applicable, to assume each stock option and SAR outstanding immediately prior to the Transaction (or to cause new options or rights to be substituted therefor). Pursuant to such assumed or substituted option or rights, holders of such option or right shall thereafter be entitled to receive, upon due exercise of any portion of the option or right, (a) in the event of a Transaction in which the outstanding common shares of the Company are combined, or changed into, or exchanged for, solely another kind of stock of the Company or securities of another corporation (disregarding, for this purpose, cash paid in lieu of fractional shares), the securities which that person would have been entitled to receive for common shares acquired through exercise of the same portion of such option or right immediately prior to the effective date of such Transaction, and (b) in the event of a Transaction in which the outstanding common shares of the Company are changed into, or exchanged for, property (including cash) other than solely stock of the Company or securities of another corporation (disregarding, for this purpose, cash paid in lieu of fractional shares), securities the fair market value of which immediately following the effective date of such Transaction (as determined by the Committee) equals the fair market value (as determined by the Committee) of the property which that person would have been entitled to receive for common shares acquired through exercise of the same portion of such option or right immediately prior to the effective date of such Transaction. In each case such assumed or substituted option or right shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions (including, without limitation, with respect to any right to receive "replacement options" upon option exercise) to which it was subject immediately prior to the Transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to the substitution of a new option or SAR pursuant to a Transaction for an outstanding option or SAR or the assumption of an outstanding option or SAR pursuant to a Transaction, the ratio of the exercise price to the fair market value of the shares subject to the option or SAR immediately after the substitution or assumption must not be greater than the ratio of the Exercise Price to the Fair Market Value of the shares subject to the option or SAR determined as of the last trading day immediately before the substitution or assumption.    

        (b)Notwithstanding the immediately preceding paragraph, upon a Transaction in which the outstanding common shares of the Company are changed into, or exchanged for, property (including cash) other than solely stock of the Company or securities of another corporation (disregarding, for this purpose, cash paid in lieu of fractional shares) and which constitutes a Change in Control, each holder of an option or SAR may elect to receive, immediately following such Transaction in exchange for cancellation of any stock option or SAR held by such person immediately prior to the Transaction, a cash payment, with respect to each common share subject to such option or right, equal to the difference between the value of consideration (as determined

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by the Committee) received by the shareholders for a common share of the Company in the Transaction, less any applicable purchase price.    

        3.5    Delivery of Shares.    Delivery of shares of Stock or other amounts under the Plan shall be subject to the following:

        (a)    Compliance with Applicable Laws.    Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Company shall have no obligation to deliver any shares of Stock or make any other distribution of benefits under the Plan unless such delivery or distribution complies with all applicable laws (including, without limitation, the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933), and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity.

        (b)    Certificates.    To the extent that the Plan provides for the issuance of shares of Stock, the issuance may be effected on a non-certificated basis, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law or the applicable rules of any stock exchange.

SECTION 4
ABBOTT CONVERSION AWARDS

        4.1    General.    Certain employees transferred to the employ of the Company and its subsidiaries have received awards under the Plan ("Conversation Awards") as of the Effective Date as replacement awards for awards granted under the Abbott Laboratories 1996 Incentive Stock Program and the Abbott Laboratories 1991 Incentive Stock Program (the "Abbott Plans") and cancelled in connection with the Distribution. The number of such Conversion Awards has been determined by applying a conversion ratio established by the committee administering the Abbott Plans in accordance with the terms of such plans on a basis intended to be consistent with Section 424 of the Code and applicable accounting principles.

        4.2    Share Limitations.    Conversion Awards shall be taken into account in applying the share limitations set forth in Section 3.2, but shall be excluded in calculating the individual limitations under Section 3.3(a).

        4.3    Replacement Options.    If an option granted under the Plan constitutes a Conversion Award with respect to an option under the Abbott Plans that provided for the grant of replacement stock options if all or a portion of the exercise price or taxes incurred in connection with the exercise of the option are paid with the delivery (or in the case of payment of taxes, the withholding of shares) of other shares of Abbott Laboratories, then the Conversion Award shall provide for a replacement stock option (a "Replacement Option"). Each Replacement Option shall cover the number of shares of Stock surrendered (by actual delivery or by attestation) to satisfy the Exercise Price, plus the number of shares surrendered (by actual delivery or attestation) or withheld to satisfy the Participant's tax liability, shall have an Exercise Price equal to 100% of the Fair Market Value of Stock, shall be first exercisable six months from the date of grant of the Replacement Option and shall have the expiration date of the original option.

SECTION 5
CHANGE IN CONTROL

        5.1Subject to the provisions of Section 3.4 (relating to the adjustment of shares), and except as otherwise provided in the Plan or the terms of any award:    

        (a)If a Participant who is an employee or Director of the Company or a subsidiary at the time of a Change in Control then holds one or more outstanding options or SARs, all such options and SARs then held by the Participant shall become fully exercisable on and after the date of the Change in Control (subject to the expiration provisions otherwise applicable to the option or

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SAR), and any Stock purchased by the Participant under such option or acquired under such SAR following such Change in Control shall be fully vested upon exercise.    

        (b)If a Participant who is an employee or Director of the Company or a subsidiary at the time of a Change in Control then holds one or more stock awards described in paragraph 2.1(c) or cash incentive awards described in paragraph 2.1(d), such awards shall be fully earned and vested (and all performance measures deemed to be achieved).    

        5.2    Change in Control.    For purposes of this Plan, a "Change in Control" shall be deemed to have occurred on the earliest of a Change in Ownership, a Change in Effective Control, or a Change in Ownership of Assets, each as defined below.

        (a)Change in Ownership    

          (i)  In general.    Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this Section, a Change in Ownership of the Company occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires ownership of the Company's stock that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock. However, if any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to own more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock, the acquisition of additional stock by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company (or to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of this Section)). An increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one person, or persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which the Company acquires its stock in exchange for property will be treated as an acquisition of stock for purposes of this Section. This paragraph (a)(i) applies only when there is a transfer of the Company's stock (or issuance of stock of the Company) and stock in the Company remains outstanding after the transaction.

         (ii)  Persons acting as a group.    For purposes of paragraph (a)(i) above, persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase or own stock of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders only with respect to the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

        (b)Change in Effective Control    

          (i)  In general.    Notwithstanding that the Company has not undergone a Change in Ownership under paragraph (a) of this Section, a Change in Effective Control of the Company occurs only on either of the following dates:

         (1)  The date any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined under paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Company possessing 30% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company.

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        (2)   The date a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board before the date of the appointment or election.

         (ii)  Acquisition of additional control.    If any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to effectively control the Company (within the meaning of this paragraph (b)), the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (or to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this Section).

        (c)    Change in Ownership of Assets

          (i)  In general.    A Change in Ownership of Assets occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of the Company's assets immediately before such acquisition or acquisitions. For this purpose, gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

         (ii)  Transfers to a related person—There is no Change in Control event under this paragraph (c) when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the shareholders of the transferring corporation immediately after the transfer, as provided in this paragraph (c)(ii). A transfer of assets by the Company is not treated as a Change in Ownership of Assets if the assets are transferred to—

        (1)   A shareholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to its stock;

        (2)   An entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company;

        (3)   A person, or more than one person acting as a group, that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company; or

        (4)   An entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person described in paragraph (c)(ii)(3) above.

For purposes of this paragraph (c)(ii) and except as otherwise provided above, a person's status is determined immediately after the transfer of the assets.

        (iii)  Persons acting as a group.    Persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase assets of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity shareholder, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders in a corporation only to the extent of the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

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        5.3    Amendment of Section 5.    The provisions of this Section 5 may not be amended or deleted, nor superseded by any other provision of this Plan during the pendency of a Potential Change in Control. A "Potential Change in Control" shall exist during any period in which the circumstances described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d), below, exist (provided, however, that a Potential Change in Control shall cease to exist not later than the occurrence of a Change in Control):

(a)

The Company enters into an agreement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control, provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this Section 5.3 shall cease to exist upon the expiration or other termination of all such agreements.



(b)

Any Person (without regard to the exclusions set forth in subsections (i) through (iv) of such definition) publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions the consummation of which would constitute a Change in Control; provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this paragraph (b) shall cease to exist upon the withdrawal of such intention, or upon a determination by the Board that there is no reasonable chance that such actions would be consummated.



(c)

Any Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 10% or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities (not including in the securities beneficially owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Affiliates).



(d)

The Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of this Agreement, a Potential Change in Control exists; provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this paragraph (d) shall cease to exist upon a determination by the Board that the reasons that gave rise to the resolution providing for the existence of a Potential Change in Control have expired or no longer exist.

SECTION 6
COMMITTEE

        6.1    Administration.    The authority to control and manage the operation and administration of the Plan shall be vested in a committee (the "Committee") in accordance with this Section 6. The Committee shall be selected by the Board. Subject to applicable stock exchange rules, if the Committee does not exist, or for any other reason determined by the Board, the Board may take any action under the Plan that would otherwise be the responsibility of the Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any action, determination, interpretation or modification with respect to a specific award granted to a non-employee Director, other than ministerial actions, the Committee shall be comprised of the Board.

        6.2    Powers of Committee.    The Committee's administration of the Plan shall be subject to the following:

(a)

Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee will have the authority and discretion to select from among the Company's employees and directors those persons who shall receive awards, to determine the time or times of receipt, to determine the types of awards and the number of shares covered by the awards, to establish the terms, conditions, performance criteria, restrictions, and other provisions of such awards, and (subject to the restrictions imposed by Section 7) to cancel or suspend awards.



(b)

To the extent that the Committee determines that the restrictions imposed by the Plan preclude the achievement of the material purposes of the awards in jurisdictions outside the

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United States, the Committee will have the authority and discretion to modify those restrictions as the Committee determines to be necessary or appropriate to conform to applicable requirements or practices of jurisdictions outside of the United States.

(c)

The Committee will have the authority and discretion to interpret the Plan, to establish, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the Plan, and to make all other determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.



(d)

Any interpretation of the Plan by the Committee and any decision made by it under the Plan is final and binding on all persons.



(e)

In controlling and managing the operation and administration of the Plan, the Committee shall take action in a manner that conforms to the articles and bylaws of the Company, and applicable state corporate law.

        6.3    Delegation by Committee.    Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, the applicable rules of a stock exchange or this Plan, or as necessary to comply with the exemptive provisions of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act, the Committee may allocate all or any portion of its responsibilities and powers to any one or more of its members and may delegate all or any part of its responsibilities and powers to any person or persons selected by it, including without limitation, (a) delegating to a committee of one or more members of the Board who are not "independent directors" within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the authority to grant awards under the Plan to eligible persons who are either (i) not then "covered employees," within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code and are not expected to be "covered employees" at the time of recognition of income resulting from such award or (ii) not persons with respect to whom the Company wishes to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code and/or (b) delegating to a committee of one or more members of the Board who are not "non-employee directors," within the meaning of Rule 16b-3, the authority to grant awards under the Plan to eligible persons who are not then subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Any such allocation or delegation may be revoked by the Committee at any time. To the extent permitted by applicable law and resolution of the Board, the Committee may delegate all or any part of its responsibilities to any officer of the Company.

        6.4    Information to be Furnished to Committee.    As may be permitted by applicable law, the Company and its subsidiaries shall furnish the Committee with such data and information as it determines may be required for it to discharge its duties. The records of the Company and its subsidiaries as to an employee's or Participant's employment, termination of employment, leave of absence, reemployment and compensation shall be conclusive on all persons unless determined to be incorrect. Subject to applicable law, Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Plan must furnish the Committee such evidence, data or information as the Committee considers desirable to carry out the terms of the Plan.

SECTION 7
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

        Subject to the limitations of Section 5.3, the Board may, at any time, amend or terminate the Plan, and may amend any award agreement, provided that no amendment or termination may, in the absence of written consent to the change by the affected Participant (or, if the Participant is not then living, the affected beneficiary), adversely affect the rights of any Participant or beneficiary under any award granted under the Plan prior to the date such amendment is adopted by the Board; and further provided, that adjustments pursuant to Section 3.4 (and not in violation of paragraphs (a) and (b) thereof) shall not be subject to the foregoing limitations of this Section 7; and further provided that no amendment may (i) remove the provisions of subsection 2.3 (relating to option repricing), (ii) materially increase the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan, (iii) materially increase the

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aggregate number of securities which may be issued under the Plan, or (iv) materially modify the requirements for participation in the Plan, unless the amendment is approved by the Company's stockholders. With respect to any deferrals under Section 2.6, in the event of a termination of the Plan, the Company shall distribute all deferred amounts to the participants provided (i) the Company terminates all non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements of the same type at the same time that the Plan is terminated; (ii) except for payments that would be payable if no termination had occurred, the Company makes no payments of the deferred amounts to Participants for 12 months but makes all payments within 24 months; and (iii) the Company adopts no new non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement of the same type for five years.

SECTION 8
GENERAL TERMS

        8.1    No Implied Rights.

        (a)    No Rights to Specific Assets.    Neither a Participant nor any other person shall, by reason of participation in the Plan, acquire any right in or title to any assets, funds or property of the Company or any subsidiary whatsoever, including, without limitation, any specific funds, assets, or other property which the Company or any subsidiary, in its sole discretion, may set aside in anticipation of a liability under the Plan. A Participant shall have only a contractual right to the Stock or amounts, if any, payable under the Plan, unsecured by any assets of the Company or any subsidiary, and nothing contained in the Plan shall constitute a guarantee that the assets of the Company or any subsidiary shall be sufficient to pay any benefits to any person.

        (b)    No Contractual Right to Employment or Future Awards.    The Plan does not constitute a contract of employment, and selection as a Participant will not give any participating employee the right to be retained in the employ of the Company or any subsidiary, nor any right or claim to any benefit under the Plan, unless such right or claim has specifically accrued under the terms of the Plan. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, no award under the Plan shall confer upon the holder thereof any rights as a shareholder of the Company prior to the date on which the individual fulfills all conditions for receipt of such rights.

        8.2    Transferability.    The Committee may provide at the time it makes an award under the Plan or at any time thereafter that such award may be transferable by the Participant, subject to such limitations as the Committee may impose. Except as otherwise so provided by the Committee, awards under the Plan are not transferable except as designated by the Participant by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.

        8.3    Form and Time of Elections.    Unless otherwise specified herein, each election required or permitted to be made by any Participant or other person entitled to benefits under the Plan, and any permitted modification, or revocation thereof, shall be filed with the Company at such times, in such form, and subject to such restrictions and limitations, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Committee shall require.

        8.4    Evidence.    Evidence required of anyone under the Plan may be by certificate, affidavit, document or other information which the person acting on it considers pertinent and reliable, and signed, made or presented by the proper party or parties.

        8.5    Tax Withholding.    All distributions under the Plan are subject to withholding of all applicable taxes, and the Committee may condition the delivery of any shares or other benefits under the Plan on satisfaction of the applicable withholding obligations. Except as otherwise provided by the Committee, such withholding obligations may be satisfied (i) through cash payment by the Participant; (ii) through the surrender of shares of Stock which the Participant already owns; or (iii) through the surrender of shares of Stock to which the Participant is otherwise entitled under the Plan; provided, however, that

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except as otherwise specifically provided by the Committee, such shares under clause (iii) may not be used to satisfy more than the Company's minimum statutory withholding obligation.

        8.6    Action by Company or Subsidiary.    Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Company or any subsidiary shall be by resolution of its board of directors, or by action of one or more members of the board (including a committee of the board) who are duly authorized to act for the board, or (except to the extent prohibited by applicable law or applicable rules of any stock exchange) by a duly authorized officer of such company.

        8.7    Successors.    All obligations of the Company under this Plan shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business, stock, and/or assets of the Company.

        8.8    Gender and Number.    Where the context admits, words in any gender shall include any other gender, words in the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular.

SECTION 9
DEFINED TERMS

        In addition to the other definitions contained herein, the following definitions shall apply:

        (a)    Affiliates.    The term "Affiliates" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 5.2(f).

        (b)    Beneficial Owner.    The term "Beneficial Owner" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 5.2(f).

        (c)    Board.    The term "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

        (d)    Change in Control.    The term "Change in Control" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.2.

        (e)    Code.    The term "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. A reference to any provision of the Code shall include reference to any successor provision of the Code.

        (f)    Committee.    The term "Committee" means the Committee acting under Section 6.

        (g)    Company.    The term "Company" means Hospira, Inc. and its successors and assigns.

        (h)    Conversion Award.    The term "Conversion Award" means an award described in Section 4.1.

        (i)    Director.    The term "Director" means a member of the Board.

        (j)    Distribution.    The term "Distribution" means the distribution of Company shares to shareholders of Abbott Laboratories pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

        (k)    Exchange Act.    The term "Exchange Act" has the meaning ascribed to it by paragraph 5.2(f).

        (l)    Exercise Price.    The term "Exercise Price" means the price established with respect to an option or SAR pursuant to Section 2.2.

        (m)    Fair Market Value.    The "Fair Market Value" of the Stock means the average of the highest and lowest sales prices for the Stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange Composite Reporting System. For purposes of Sections 2.2 and 4.3, the "Fair Market Value" of the Stock means the average of the highest and lowest sales prices for the Stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange Composite Reporting System on the date of the grant. Notwithstanding

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the foregoing, where applicable foreign law requires that Fair Market Value be based upon a specific price averaging method and period, such averaging method and period may be substituted for the foregoing definition of Fair Market Value provided the averaging period does not exceed 30 days.

        (n)    ISO.    The term ISO has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 2.1(a).

        (o)    Participant.    The term "Participant" means any individual who has received an award under the Plan.

        (p)    Person.    The term "Person" has the meaning ascribed to it by paragraph 5.2(f).

        (q)    Potential Change in Control.    The term "Potential Change in Control" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3.

        (r)    SAR.    The term "SAR" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 2.1(b).

        (s)    Separation and Distribution Agreement.    The term "Separation and Distribution Agreement" means the agreement entered into between the Company and Abbott Laboratories pursuant to which Abbott Laboratories accomplished the spin-off of the Hospira Business (as defined therein).

        (t)    Stock.    The term "Stock" means common stock of the Company.

        (u)    Transaction.    The term "Transaction" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 3.4(a).

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EX-10.8(F)(I)

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Restricted Stock Letter Agreement

Dear                                    :

        Reference is hereby made to the Restricted Stock Agreement under the Hospira 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, by and between Hospira, Inc. and the undersigned, dated                                    ("Agreement"). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the regulations issued thereunder, effective as of January 1, 2008, the Agreement is amended as follows:

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Paragraph 3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"Dividends and Voting Rights.    The Director shall be entitled to receive any dividends paid with respect to the Covered Shares that become payable during the Restricted Period (defined below); provided, however, that no dividends shall be payable to or for the benefit of the Director for Covered Shares with respect to record dates occurring prior to the Grant Date, or with respect to record dates occurring on or after the date, if any, on which the Director has forfeited those Covered Shares. Any such dividends paid with respect to the Covered Shares during the Restricted Period shall be paid at the same time as they are paid to other shareholders of common shares of the Company. The Director shall be entitled to vote the Covered Shares during the Restricted Period to the same extent as would have been applicable to the Director if the Director was then vested in the shares; provided, however, that the Director shall not be entitled to vote the shares with respect to record dates for such voting rights arising prior to the Grant Date, or with respect to record dates occurring on or after the date, if any, on which the Director has forfeited those Covered Shares. Any additional common shares of the Company issued with respect to the Covered Shares as a result of any stock dividend, stock split or reorganization, shall be subject to the restrictions and other provisions of paragraphs 5, 6 and 7."

        Except as specifically provided above, the terms of the Agreement shall be as stated. Please indicate your agreement to the foregoing by signing and dating both originals below.

Very truly yours,	ACCEPTED:
HOSPIRA, INC.
By:	By:
Name:	Name:
Title:
Date:	Date:

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HOSPIRA, INC.
2004 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN

(Effective April 30, 2004, as amended effective January 1, 2008)

HOSPIRA, INC.
2004 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN

SECTION 1.    Establishment and Purposes

        1.1    Establishment of the Plan.    Hospira, Inc. ("Hospira") hereby establishes the "Hospira, Inc. Performance Incentive Plan" the ("Plan"), as set forth in this document. The Plan shall become effective as of April 30, 2004 (the "Effective Date") and shall remain in effect as provided in Section 6.1 hereof.

        1.2    Purposes of the Plan.    The purposes of the Plan are to:

        (a)   Provide flexibility to Hospira in its ability to attract, motivate, and retain the services of participants in the Plan ("Participants") who make significant contributions to Hospira's success and to allow Participants to share in the success of Hospira;

        (b)   Optimize the profitability and growth of Hospira through incentives which are consistent with Hospira's goals and which link the performance objectives of Participants to those of Hospira's shareholders; and

        (c)   Provide Participants with an incentive for excellence in individual performance.

SECTION 2.    Administration

        2.1    General.    The Plan shall be administered by the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors of Hospira (the "Board").

        2.2    Authority of the Committee.    The Committee will have full authority to administer the Plan, including the authority to interpret and construe any provision of the Plan, and to establish and amend rules pertaining thereto. All rules, regulations and interpretations shall be conclusive and binding on all persons. The Committee has sole responsibility for selecting Participants, establishing performance objectives, setting award targets, and determining award amounts.

        2.3    Delegation by the Committee.    The Committee from time to time may delegate the performance of certain ministerial functions in connection with the Plan, such as the keeping of records, to such person or persons as the Committee may select. The cost of administration of the Plan will be paid by Hospira.

SECTION 3.    Eligibility and Participation

        3.1    Eligibility and Participation.    Eligibility for participation in the Plan shall be limited to officers of Hospira and its subsidiaries. Participants in the Plan will be determined annually by the Committee from those officers eligible to participate in the Plan.

SECTION 4.    Performance Objectives.

        4.1    Performance Objectives.    The Plan's performance objectives (the "Performance Objectives") shall be determined with reference to Hospira's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA").

        4.2    Individual Base Award Allocation—Defined.

        (a)   For the performance period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on December 31, 2004 (the "2004 Period"), the base award allocation for the Chief Executive Officer, if a Participant for such period, shall be .020 of Hospira's EBITDA for the 2004 Period. The base

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award allocation for the Chief Operating Officer, if a participant for such period, shall be .015 of Hospira's EBITDA for the 2004 Period. The base award allocation for any other Participant shall be ..010 of Hospira's EBITDA for the 2004 Period.

        (b)   For all fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2004, the base award allocation for the Chief Executive Officer, if a Participant for such fiscal year, shall be ..020 of Hospira's EBITDA for that fiscal year. The base award allocation for the Chief Operating Officer, if a participant for such fiscal year, shall be .015 of Hospira's EBITDA for that fiscal year. The base award allocation for any other Participant shall be .010 of Hospira's EBITDA for that fiscal year.

SECTION 5.    Final Awards

        5.1    Final Award Allocation.    As soon as practical after the close of each fiscal year, a Participant's final award allocation will be determined solely on the basis of the Performance Objectives. In determining a Participant's final award allocation, the Committee will have the discretion to reduce, but not increase, a Participant's base award allocation, provided that a Participant's individual performance will be considered by the Committee in exercising that discretion.

        5.2    Payment of Awards.    A Participant's final award allocation will be paid or deferred in the manner and at the time(s) established by the Committee but no later than 2¹/2 months after the end of the fiscal year to which the award relates.

SECTION 6.    Duration, Amendment and Termination

        6.1    Duration of the Plan.    The Plan shall commence on the Effective Date, as described in Section 1.1 hereof, and shall remain in effect until terminated by the Board.

        6.2    Amendment and Termination.    The Board, in its sole discretion, may modify or amend any or all of the provisions of the Plan at any time and, without notice, may suspend or terminate it entirely. However, no such modification may, without the consent of the Participant, reduce the right of a Participant to a payment or distribution to which the Participant is entitled by reason of an outstanding award allocation.

SECTION 7.    Successors

        7.1    Obligations.    All obligations of Hospira under the Plan with respect to awards granted hereunder shall be binding on any successor to Hospira, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of Hospira.

SECTION 8.    Grantor Trusts

        8.1    2004 Payments.    With respect to the final award allocation for the 2004 Period, based on elections previously filed with Abbott Laboratories for the 2004 calendar year, solely with respect to participants who have grantor trusts that were established under a similar Abbott Laboratories incentive program, Hospira shall distribute such 2004 Period award to the participant in a manner that facilitates the contribution of such amounts to such participant's grantor trust in a manner prescribed under the 1986 Abbott Laboratories Management Incentive Plan. Hospira shall have no obligation to maintain or make any future contributions to such grantor trusts, other than as herein provided.

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Amended Effective January 1, 2008

HOSPIRA, INC. NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS' FEE PLAN

SECTION 1
PURPOSE

        Hospira, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Fee Plan (the "Plan") has been established by Hospira, Inc. (the "Company"), effective as of April 30, 2004 (the "Effective Date") to attract and retain as members of its Board of Directors persons who are not employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries but whose business experience and judgment are a valuable asset to the Company and its subsidiaries. The Plan provides for the payment to Directors of fees in the form of some or all of the following: Annual Retainer Fees, Committee Chairman Fees, Meeting Fees and Restricted Stock awards (generally, the "Director Fees").

SECTION 2
DIRECTORS COVERED

        As used in the Plan, the term "Director" means any person who is elected to the Board of Directors of the Company as of the Effective Date or at any time thereafter, and is not an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

SECTION 3
FEES PAYABLE TO DIRECTORS

        3.1    Annual Retainer Fee.    Each Director shall be entitled to an annual retainer fee (the "Retainer Fee") to be paid quarterly, on the last business day of each calendar quarter for which the Director served in the capacity as a Director (excluding, on a pro rata basis, the partial month in which he is first elected a Director and any whole months in which he did not serve in such capacity). The amount of the Annual Retainer Fee shall be as determined from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), with such amount initially set at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per year.

        3.2    Committee Chairman Fee.    A Director who serves as Chairman of any committee created by the Board shall be entitled to an additional annual retainer fee (the "Committee Chairman Fee") to be paid quarterly, on the last business day of each calendar quarter for which the Director served in the capacity as a committee chairman (excluding, on a pro rata basis, the partial month in which he is first selected to be the committee chairman and any whole months in which he did not serve in such capacity). The amount of the Committee Chairman Fee shall be as determined from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board, with such amount currently set as follows: (i) Seven Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) per year for each of the Compensation Committee, Science and Technology Committee, and Government and Public Policy Committee; and (ii) Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per year for the Audit Committee.

        3.3    Meeting Fees.    A Director who attends a meeting of the Board or any committee thereof shall be entitled to an additional fee (the "Meeting Fee") to be paid on the last business day of each calendar quarter in which the meeting was held. The amount of the Meeting Fee shall be as determined from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board, with such amount currently set at One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for each Board or Committee Meeting attended in person and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each meeting attended other than in person, in a manner acceptable to the Board. In the event there is held one or more committee or Board meetings on the same date, there will be a Meeting Fee paid for each such meeting for that date.

        3.4    Lead Director Fees.    A Director who serves as Lead Director of the Board shall be entitled to an additional annual retainer fee (the "Lead Director Fee") to be paid quarterly, on the last business day of each calendar quarter for which the Director served in the capacity as Lead Director (excluding, on a pro rata basis, the partial month in which he is first selected to be the Lead Director and any whole months in which he did not serve in such capacity). The amount of the Lead Director Fee shall be as determined from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board, with such amount currently set at Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) per year.

SECTION 4
RESTRICTED STOCK

        4.1    Annual Restricted Stock Award.

(i)

As of January 1, 2008, each Director, who is elected a Non-Employee Director at the annual shareholders meeting (or who retains such position if they were not subject to election at such meeting), shall be granted shares of Company's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Stock"), with such stock subject to certain restrictions set forth below (the "Restricted Stock"). The Restricted Stock shall be granted automatically to the Director on the last business day of the calendar quarter in which the annual shareholder meeting occurs. If more than one shareholder meeting occurs in a given calendar year, only a single Restricted Stock award shall be granted for such year and such award shall be granted as of the last business day of the calendar quarter in which such first shareholder meeting occurs.



(ii)

The number of shares covered by the Restricted Stock award shall be equal to that number of shares whose aggregate value (based on the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of grant) equals One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), rounded down to the next whole share. Each Non-Employee Director as of September 28, 2007 shall be granted automatically a Restricted Stock award equal to that number of shares whose aggregate value (based on the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on September 28, 2007) equals Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), rounded down to the next whole share.



(iii)

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 4.1 to the contrary, a Non-Employee Director, who is elected between any annual shareholders meetings, shall automatically be granted Restricted Stock on the last business day of the calendar quarter in which such Director is elected; provided, however, that the number of shares of the Restricted Stock granted to such Director shall be equal to that number of shares (rounded to the next whole share) whose aggregate value (based on the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of grant) equals One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), multiplied by the fraction of A over 12, with "A" being the number of whole calendar months between the first day of the month coinciding with or immediately following such Director's election and first day of the month during which the next annual shareholders meeting is scheduled to occur. The term "Fair Market Value" shall be as defined in the 2004 Plan (as defined in Section 6.6 below).

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        4.2    Issuance of Certificates.    Each certificate issued in respect of the Restricted Stock Award shall be registered in the name of the Director and shall be deposited in a bank designated by the Company or retained by the Company. The certification of shares is conditioned upon the Director endorsing in blank a stock power for the covered shares. During the Restricted Period, all certificates evidencing the Restricted Stock will be imprinted with the following legend: "The securities evidenced by this certificate are subject to the transfer restrictions, forfeiture restrictions and other provisions of the Restricted Stock Agreement dated                                    between Hospira, Inc. and [insert Director name]." Upon lapse of the Restriction Period, the Director shall be entitled to have the legend removed from certificates representing the shares.

        4.3    Rights.    Upon issuance of the certificates, the Directors in whose names they are registered shall, subject to the restrictions of this Section 4, have all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares represented by the certificate, including the right to vote such shares and to receive cash dividends and other distributions thereon.

        4.4    Forfeiture Period.    All Restricted Stock granted under this Section 4 shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to Section 4.5 for a period (the "Forfeiture Period") commencing with the date of the award and ending on the earliest of the following events:

(i)

The one-year anniversary of the date of grant of Restricted Stock



(ii)

The first regularly scheduled annual shareholders meeting following the date of grant;



(iii)

The date of the Director's death or disability; or



(iv)

The date of a Change in Control (as defined in Section 5 of the 2004 Plan).

        4.5    Forfeiture.    In the event that the Director's date of termination occurs during the Forfeiture Period, the Director shall forfeit any and all rights and interests with respect to such unvested Restricted Stock (or Restricted Stock Units, if a Deferral Election, under Section 10 below, is applicable) and the Company shall have the right to cancel any such certificates evidencing such Restricted Stock.

        4.6    Restrictions on Sale.    All Restricted Stock granted under this Section 4 shall be subject to the following restrictions on sale beginning on the date of grant and continuing for all periods while the Director is actively serving as a Director of the Company (the "Restricted Period"):

(i)

The shares may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of.



(ii)

Any additional common shares of the Company issued with respect to shares covered by Awards granted under this Section 4 as a result of any stock dividend, stock split or reorganization, shall be subject to the restrictions and other provisions of this Section 4.



(iii)

A Director shall not be entitled to receive any shares prior to completion of all actions deemed appropriate by the Company to comply with federal or state securities laws and stock exchange requirements.

SECTION 5
CHANGE IN CONTROL

        In the event of a Change in Control, (i) all Restricted Stock awards shall become fully vested and shall no longer be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 4 of this Plan, and (ii) all Deferred Fees shall be paid to the Director at such time and in such form as set forth in the Director's Deferral Election.

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SECTION 6
OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION

        6.1    Administration.

(i)

The Plan and all benefits pursuant hereto shall be administered by the full Board.



(ii)

The Board shall have the authority and discretion to interpret and administer the Plan, to establish, amend and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the Plan and to determine the terms and provisions of any award agreement made pursuant to the Plan. All questions of interpretation with respect to the Plan, the benefits established herein, the number of shares of Stock, or other security, or rights granted and the terms of any agreements evidencing any of the Director Fees (the "Award Agreements"), including the timing, pricing, and amounts of Awards, shall be determined by the Board, and its determination shall be final and conclusive upon all parties in interest. In the event of any conflict between an Award Agreement and this Plan, the terms of this Plan shall govern.



(iii)

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law or the applicable rules of a stock exchange, the Board may delegate to the officers or employees of the Company and its subsidiaries the authority to execute and deliver such instruments and documents, to do all such acts and things, and to take all such other steps deemed necessary, advisable or convenient for the effective administration of the Plan in accordance with its terms and purpose, except that the Board may not delegate any discretionary authority with respect to substantive decisions or functions regarding the Plan or benefits and awards thereunder, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding the timing, eligibility, pricing, amount or other material terms of such benefits or awards. Any such delegation may be revoked by the Board at any time.



(iv)

To the extent that the Board determines that the restrictions imposed by the Plan preclude the achievement of the material purposes of the benefit provided herein in jurisdictions outside the United States, if applicable, the Board will have the authority and discretion to modify those restrictions as the Board determines to be necessary or appropriate to conform to applicable requirements or practices of jurisdictions outside of the United States.

        6.2    Limits of Liability.

(i)

Any liability of the Company or a subsidiary to any Director with respect to an Award shall be based solely upon contractual obligations created by the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement.



(ii)

Neither the Company nor a subsidiary, nor any member of the Board or any other person participating in any determination of any question under the Plan, or in the interpretation, administration or application of the Plan, shall have any liability to any party for any action taken or not taken in good faith under the Plan except as may be expressly provided by statute.

        6.3    Rights of Director.    Nothing contained in this Plan or in any Award Agreement (or in any other documents related to this Plan or to any award or Award Agreement) shall confer upon any Director any right to continue in the service of the Company or a subsidiary, constitute any contract or limit in any way the right of the Company or a subsidiary to change such person's compensation or other benefits or to terminate the service of such person with or without cause or confer any right on the part of such person to be nominated for reelection to the Board, to be reelected to the Board or to be appointed to any committee of the Board.

        6.4    Form and Time of Elections.    Any election required or permitted shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to be filed when timely delivered to the Secretary of the Company.

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        6.5    Action by Company.    Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Company shall be by resolution of the Board, or by action of one or more members of the Board (including a committee of the Board) who are duly authorized to act for the Board or (except to the extent prohibited by the provisions of Rule 16b-3, applicable local law, the applicable rules of any stock exchange, or any other applicable rules) by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

        6.6    Hospira, Inc. 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.    Any shares of Stock awarded to, or subject to Awards granted to Directors under this Plan as Director Fees shall be issued pursuant to the Hospira, Inc. 2004 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "2004 Plan"), subject to all of the terms and conditions herein. Except in the event of conflict, all provisions of the 2004 Plan shall apply to this Plan. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the 2004 Plan and this Plan, this Plan shall control, provided that the Director Fees granted provided may not exceed the share limitations set forth in the 2004 Plan.

SECTION 7
MISCELLANEOUS

        7.1    Beneficiaries.    Each Director or former Director entitled to payment of Director Fees hereunder, from time to time may name any person or persons (who may be named contingently or successively) to whom any Director Fees earned by him and payable to him are to be paid in case of his death before he receives any or all of such Director Fees. Each designation will revoke all prior designations by the same Director or former Director, shall be in form prescribed by the Company, and will be effective only when filed by the Director or former Director in writing with the Secretary of the Company during his lifetime. If a deceased Director or former Director shall have failed to name a beneficiary in the manner provided above, or if the beneficiary named by a Director or former Director dies before him or before payment of all the Director's or former Director's Director Fees, the Company, in its discretion, may direct payment in a single sum of any remaining Director Fees to either:

(i)

any one or more or all of the next of kin (including the surviving spouse) of the Director or former Director, and in such proportions as the Company determines; or



(ii)

the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Director or former Director and his last surviving beneficiary.

The person or persons to whom any deceased Director's or former Director's Director Fees are payable under this section will be referred to as his "beneficiary."

        7.2    Alienation of Rights.    Payment of Director Fees will be made only to the person entitled thereto in accordance with the terms of the Plan, and Director Fees are not in any way subject to the debts or other obligations of persons entitled thereto, and may not be voluntarily or involuntarily sold, transferred or assigned.

        7.3    Facility of Payment.    When a person entitled to a payment under the Plan is under legal disability or, in the Company's opinion, is in any way incapacitated so as to be unable to manage his financial affairs, the Company may direct that payment be made to such person's legal representative, or to a relative or friend of such person for his benefit, and with respect to the Director's Stock Unit Account (defined in Section 9 below), if any, any distribution shall be pursuant to the Director's beneficiary designation form, as may be on file with the Company. Any payment made in accordance with the preceding sentence shall be in complete discharge of the Company's obligation to make such payment under the Plan.

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        7.4    Unfunded Plan.    Any obligation to pay cash or Deferred Fees under this Plan shall constitute an unfunded unsecured obligation of the Company. The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, establish a trust to hold assets for the purpose of satisfying obligations under this Plan.

        7.5    Adjustment Provisions.    In the event of a corporate transaction involving the Company (including, without limitation, any stock dividend, stock split, extraordinary cash dividend, recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares), in addition to any adjustments made pursuant to Section 3.4 of the 2004 Plan, the Board may adjust the Director Fees (including Deferred Fees) to preserve the benefits or potential benefits of participation in the Plan.

        7.6    Gender and Number.    Where the context admits, words in any gender shall include any other gender, words in the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular.

SECTION 8
AMENDMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE

        The Board may, at any time, amend or terminate the Plan, and may amend any Award Agreement, provided that no amendment or termination may, in the absence of written consent to the change by the affected Director (or, if the Director is not then living, the affected beneficiary), adversely affect the rights of any Director or beneficiary under any Award granted under the Plan prior to the date such amendment is adopted by the Board; and further provided, that adjustments pursuant to Section 9.4 shall not be subject to the foregoing limitations of this Section 8. Subject to Section 9.4, any amendment or discontinuance of the Plan shall be prospective in operation only,and shall not affect the payment of any Director Fees theretofore earned by any Director, or the conditions under which any such fees are to be paid or forfeited under the Plan.

SECTION 9
ELECTIVE DEFERRALS

        9.1    DEFERRAL ELECTION

(i)

Annual Deferral Election.    A Director who would otherwise be entitled to receive Director Fees in the form of shares of Stock or a cash payment under the terms of the Plan may instead elect to defer delivery of all or a portion of such fees, subject to the following terms of this Section 9 (once deferred, the "Deferred Fees"). An election to defer the Director Fees shall be made on an election form (the "Deferral Election"). The form of distribution of the Deferred Fees shall be elected by the Director on the Deferral Election form, which may be either (a) a lump sum payment on the first business day following the quarter within which the Director's service on the Board terminates (the "Distribution Commencement Date") or (b) annual installments for a number of years, not exceeding 10, payable on the Distribution Commencement Date and each anniversary thereof. Except as provided in paragraphs (ii) and (iii) of this Section 9.1, any Deferral Election shall be made in the calendar year before the year in which the Director Fees are payable and shall be irrevocable as of the first day of the year for which it is to be effective. Deferral Elections shall remain in effect with respect to any future year unless a new election with respect to such year is filed in accordance with paragraph (iii) of this Section 9.1.



(ii)

Deferral Election for New Directors.    Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Deferral Election by a Director upon first becoming a member of the Board must be submitted within 30 days after becoming a Director and shall be effective for all fees paid for services performed following the date on which the election is received by the Company. Any such Deferral Elections shall be irrevocable as of its effective date and shall remain in effect with respect to the calendar year in which it was made and any future year unless a new election with respect to Deferral Election is filed in accordance with paragraph (iii) of this Section 9.1.

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(iii)

Subsequent Changes to Initial Deferrals.

(a)

Deferral Elections shall remain in effect with respect to Director Fees to be paid in any future year unless a new election with respect to such year is filed by the Director making the change prior to the year to which it is intended to apply; and



(b)

A Director may elect to change the timing or form of distribution for his or her Deferred Fees (a "Subsequent Election"), provided the Subsequent Election is made at least 12 months before the date of the first scheduled payment, if any; the Subsequent Election is not effective for at least 12 months after the date of the election; and the first payment under the Subsequent Election must be delayed for at least five years from the date it otherwise would have been paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subparagraph (b), payment of the Deferred Fees shall begin under the terms of a Director's most current Deferral Election as of first business day following the quarter within which the Director's services on the Board terminates due to a death or disability. For this purpose, "disability" shall mean that the Director is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.



(c)

During 2007 and 2008, a Director may elect to change the timing or form of distribution for his Deferred Fees without meeting the foregoing requirements, provided that no Director whose Distribution Commencement Date occurs (or would otherwise occur) within 2007 may make or change a payment election during 2007 and no Director whose Distribution Commencement Date occurs (or would otherwise occur) within 2008 may make or change a payment election during 2008.



(iv)

Conversion of Cash or Restricted Stock to Stock Units.    Deferred Fees shall be credited to a Stock Unit Account (as defined below) under this Section 9 as follows:



(a)

Cash-based Deferred Fees shall be converted to Stock Units by dividing the cash-based fees the Director elected to defer by the Fair Market Value of the Stock as of the date the Director would have had a right to payment of such Director Fees had the Director not made a Deferral Election.



(b)

Stock-based Deferred Fees shall be converted to that number of Stock Units equal to that number of shares of Restricted Stock the Director elected to defer.

        9.2    ACCOUNTS

(i)

Stock Unit Account.    A "Stock Unit Account" shall be maintained on behalf of each Director who elects to defer all or a portion of his Director Fees under this Section 9, for the period during which delivery of such fees is deferred. A Director's Stock Unit Account shall be subject to the following adjustments:



(a)

The Stock Unit Account will be credited with Stock Units as of the date on which the Director would have been entitled to payment of the cash-based fees or the date on which the Director would have been granted the Restricted Stock award, both as if the Director had not made a Deferral Election with respect to such fees.



(b)

As of each dividend payment date for the Stock, the Director's Stock Unit Account shall be credited with additional Stock Units (including fractional Stock Units) equal to (i) the amount of the dividend that would be payable with respect to the number of shares of Stock equal to the number of Stock Units credited to the Director's Stock Unit Account on the dividend record date, divided by (ii) the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the dividend payment date.

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(c)

As of the date of any distribution with respect to a Director's Stock Unit Account under Section 9.3, the Stock Units credited to a Director's Stock Unit Account shall be reduced by the amounts distributed to the Director.



(ii)

Statement of Accounts.    As soon as practicable after the end of each Plan Year, the Company shall provide each Director having an Stock Unit Account under the Plan with a statement of the transactions in his Stock Unit Account during that year and his account balance as of the end of the year.

        9.3    DISTRIBUTIONS

(i)

General.    Subject to the terms of this Section 9.3, a Director shall specify, as part of his Deferral Election with respect to Deferred Fees, the time and form of the distribution of the amounts deferred pursuant to such election. In the event that an election with respect to the timing or form of distribution is not in effect as of the date of the Director's termination (including a termination due to the Director's death), the Director's entire Stock Unit Account shall be distributed in a single lump sum stock payment within 60 days following the first anniversary of the Director's date of termination or death.



(ii)

If a scheduled distribution date would otherwise occur after a dividend record date but before the payment of the dividend, the distribution may, in the discretion of the Board, be deferred (but not more than 30 days) until the dividend payment date.



(iii)

In determining a Director's right to distributions under this Section 9.3, the vesting provisions of Section 4 of the Plan shall apply to the Stock Units credited to the Director's Stock Unit Account as though each unit represented one share of Stock, and with all units attributable to payment of dividends being fully vested as of the date they are credited to the Director's Stock Unit Account.

        9.4    Termination of Deferral by Company.    The Board shall retain the right to terminate, at any time, for any reason, or no reason, the deferral provisions under this Section 9 (which may, but need not, be in conjunction with a termination of the Plan), and shall distribute all Stock Unit Accounts to Directors provided (i) the Company terminates all non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements of the same type as this Plan at the same time that the Plan is terminated; (ii) except for payments that would be payable if the termination had not occurred, the Company makes no payments to Directors for 12 months but makes all payments within 24 months; and (iii) the Company adopts no new non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement of the same type as this Plan for five years.

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Re:    Agreement Regarding Change in Control

Dear                                    :

        Reference is hereby made to the Agreement Regarding Change in Control, by and between Hospira, Inc. and the undersigned, dated April             , 2004 ("Agreement"). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the regulations issued thereunder, effective as of January 1, 2008, the Agreement is amended as follows:

1.

The first paragraph of Section 3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS. In the event of a termination of employment entitling the Executive to benefits in accordance with Section 2, the Executive shall, subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of this Section 3, receive the following:"

2.

Subsection 3(e) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"The Executive shall be entitled to benefits under the Hospira Supplemental Pension Plan (the "Supplemental Plan") which, for purposes of determining the Executive's eligibility for subsidized early retirement benefits, shall be determined as if the Executive were three years older than the Executive's actual age on the date of termination. The Executive's benefits under the Supplemental Plan shall be determined, paid and administered without regard to any termination or amendment (including any amendment affecting actuarial factors) of such plan or of any other plan, which is adopted on or after a Change in Control or in contemplation of a Change in Control and shall be paid in accordance with the terms of that plan and the Executive's elections under that plan. Within twenty (20) days of Executive's date of termination, the Company shall provide the Executive with all forms, elections and materials required in connection with the payment of the Executive's benefits under that plan. Within twenty (20) days of the Company's receipt of properly executed and completed forms, elections and other required materials from the Executive, the Company shall pay the additional benefits to the extent provided by the terms of such plan."

3.

Subsection 3(f) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"The Company shall provide the Executive with outplacement services suitable to the Executive's position through the third anniversary of the date of the Executive's termination of employment, or, if earlier, the date on which the Executive becomes employed by another employer."

4.

The following new paragraph is inserted as the last paragraph of Section 3:

"For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive is deemed a "key employee" within the meaning of section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the regulations thereunder ("Specified Employee"). As a Specified Employee, notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, any payments or benefits under Sections 3(b), (c) or (d) ("Restricted Payments") shall be provided to the Executive on the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive's termination of employment (the "Delay Period"). After the Delay Period, any Restricted Payments that constitute reimbursements to the Executive shall be made in accordance with their payment terms under this Agreement but no later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the expense was incurred."

5.

The phrase "Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")" in the first paragraph of Section 5 is changed to "Code".

6.

The following new subsection 5(g) is inserted immediately after subsection 5(h):

"Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payment of any Make-Whole Amount to an Executive shall be made no later than the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Excise Tax is paid."

7.

Section 7 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"CHANGE IN CONTROL. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change in Control" shall be deemed to have occurred on the earliest of a Change in Ownership, a Change in Effective Control, or a Change in Ownership of Assets, each as defined below.

(a)

Change in Ownership

          (i)  In general. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this Section, a Change in Ownership of the Company occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires ownership of the Company's stock that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock. However, if any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to own more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock, the acquisition of additional stock by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company (or to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of this Section)). An increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one person, or persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which the Company acquires its stock in exchange for property will be treated as an acquisition of stock for purposes of this Section. This paragraph (a)(i) applies only when there is a transfer of the Company's stock (or issuance of stock of the Company) and stock in the Company remains outstanding after the transaction.

         (ii)  Persons acting as a group. For purposes of paragraph (a)(i) above, persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase or own stock of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders only with respect to the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

(b)

Change in Effective Control

          (i)  In general. Notwithstanding that the Company has not undergone a Change in Ownership under paragraph (a) of this Section, a Change in Effective Control of the Company occurs only on either of the following dates:

        (1)   The date any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined under paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Company possessing 30% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company.

        (2)   The date a majority of members of the Company's board of directors is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is

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not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Company's board of directors before the date of the appointment or election.

         (ii)  Acquisition of additional control. If any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to effectively control the Company (within the meaning of this paragraph (b)), the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (or to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this Section).

(c)

Change in Ownership of Assets

          (i)  In general. A Change in Ownership of Assets occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of the Company's assets immediately before such acquisition or acquisitions. For this purpose, gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

         (ii)  Transfers to a related person—There is no Change in Control event under this paragraph (c) when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the shareholders of the transferring corporation immediately after the transfer, as provided in this paragraph (c)(ii). A transfer of assets by the Company is not treated as a Change in Ownership of Assets if the assets are transferred to—

        (1)   A shareholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to its stock;

        (2)   An entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company;

        (3)   A person, or more than one person acting as a group, that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company; or

        (4)   An entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person described in paragraph (c)(ii)(3) above.

For purposes of this paragraph (c)(ii) and except as otherwise provided above, a person's status is determined immediately after the transfer of the assets.

        (iii)  Persons acting as a group. Persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase assets of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity shareholder, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders in a corporation only to the extent of the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation."

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8.

Section 12 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended or canceled only by mutual agreement of the parties in writing without the consent of any other person. So long as the Executive lives, no person, other than the parties hereto, shall have any rights under or interest in this Agreement or the subject matter hereof. Any amendment or cancellation of this Agreement shall not accelerate the payment of any compensation or benefit hereunder and shall not otherwise modify or change the time or times when compensation or benefits are payable hereunder."

        Please note that the amendment described in paragraph 4 above supersedes all provisions in the Agreement stating that benefits are payable within twenty (20) business days after the date of termination of employment. Except as specifically provided above, the terms of the Agreement shall be as stated.

        Please indicate your agreement to the foregoing by signing and dating both originals below.

Very truly yours,
HOSPIRA, INC.	ACCEPTED:
By:	By:
Name:	Name:
Title:	Title:
Date:	Date:
ATTEST:

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Re:    Agreement Regarding Change in Control

Dear Tom:

        Reference is hereby made to the Agreement Regarding Change in Control, by and between Hospira, Inc. and the undersigned, dated August             , 2006 ("Agreement"). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the regulations issued thereunder, effective as of January 1, 2008, the Agreement is amended as follows:

1.

The first paragraph of Section 3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"CHANGE IN CONTROL BENEFITS. In the event of a termination of employment entitling the Executive to benefits in accordance with Section 2, the Executive shall, subject to the provisions of the last paragraph of this Section 3, receive the following:"

2.

Subsection 3(f) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"The Company shall provide the Executive with outplacement services suitable to the Executive's position through the third anniversary of the date of the Executive's termination of employment, or, if earlier, the date on which the Executive becomes employed by another employer."

3.

The following new paragraph is inserted as the last paragraph of Section 3:

"For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive is deemed a "key employee" within the meaning of section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and the regulations thereunder ("Specified Employee"). As a Specified Employee, notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, any payments or benefits under Sections 3(b), (c) or (d) ("Restricted Payments") shall be provided to the Executive on the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive's termination of employment (the "Delay Period"). After the Delay Period, any Restricted Payments that constitute reimbursements to the Executive shall be made in accordance with their payment terms under this Agreement but no later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the expense was incurred."

4.

The phrase "Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")" in the first paragraph of Section 5 is changed to "Code".



5.

The following new subsection 5(g) is inserted immediately after subsection 5(h):

"Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payment of any Make-Whole Amount to an Executive shall be made no later than the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Excise Tax is paid."

6.

Section 7 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"CHANGE IN CONTROL. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change in Control" shall be deemed to have occurred on the earliest of a Change in Ownership, a Change in Effective Control, or a Change in Ownership of Assets, each as defined below.

(a)

Change in Ownership

          (i)  In general. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this Section, a Change in Ownership of the Company occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires ownership of the Company's stock that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock. However, if any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to own more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock, the acquisition of additional stock by the same person or

persons is not considered to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company (or to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of this Section)). An increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one person, or persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which the Company acquires its stock in exchange for property will be treated as an acquisition of stock for purposes of this Section. This paragraph (a)(i) applies only when there is a transfer of the Company's stock (or issuance of stock of the Company) and stock in the Company remains outstanding after the transaction.

         (ii)  Persons acting as a group. For purposes of paragraph (a)(i) above, persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase or own stock of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders only with respect to the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

(b)

Change in Effective Control

          (i)  In general. Notwithstanding that the Company has not undergone a Change in Ownership under paragraph (a) of this Section, a Change in Effective Control of the Company occurs only on either of the following dates:

        (1)   The date any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined under paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Company possessing 30% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company.

        (2)   The date a majority of members of the Company's board of directors is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Company's board of directors before the date of the appointment or election.

         (ii)  Acquisition of additional control. If any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to effectively control the Company (within the meaning of this paragraph (b)), the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (or to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this Section).

(c)

Change in Ownership of Assets

        (i)    In general. A Change in Ownership of Assets occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of the Company's assets immediately before such acquisition or acquisitions. For this purpose, gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

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        (ii)   Transfers to a related person—There is no Change in Control event under this paragraph (c) when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the shareholders of the transferring corporation immediately after the transfer, as provided in this paragraph (c)(ii). A transfer of assets by the Company is not treated as a Change in Ownership of Assets if the assets are transferred to—

        (1)   A shareholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to its stock;

        (2)   An entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company;

        (3)   A person, or more than one person acting as a group, that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company; or

        (4)   An entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person described in paragraph (c)(ii)(3) above.

For purposes of this paragraph (c)(ii) and except as otherwise provided above, a person's status is determined immediately after the transfer of the assets.

        (iii)  Persons acting as a group. Persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase assets of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity shareholder, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders in a corporation only to the extent of the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation."

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Section 12 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

"AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended or canceled only by mutual agreement of the parties in writing without the consent of any other person. So long as the Executive lives, no person, other than the parties hereto, shall have any rights under or interest in this Agreement or the subject matter hereof. Any amendment or cancellation of this Agreement shall not accelerate the payment of any compensation or benefit hereunder and shall not otherwise modify or change the time or times when compensation or benefits are payable hereunder."

        Please note that the amendment described in paragraph 4 above supersedes all provisions in the Agreement stating that benefits are payable within twenty (20) business days after the date of termination of employment. Except as specifically provided above, the terms of the Agreement shall be as stated.

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        Please indicate your agreement to the foregoing by signing and dating both originals below.

Very truly yours,	ACCEPTED:
HOSPIRA, INC.
By:	By:
Name:	Name:
Title:	Title:
Date:	Date:
ATTEST:

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Hospira Non-Qualified Savings and Investment Plan


(Effective January 1, 2008)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION	1
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS	1
ARTICLE III PLAN PARTICIPATION	6
ARTICLE IV DEFERRAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAYMENT ELECTIONS	6
ARTICLE V EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS	8
ARTICLE VI DEEMED EARNINGS ON ACCOUNT BALANCES	8
ARTICLE VII ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUST	9
ARTICLE VIII VESTING OF PLAN BENEFITS	9
ARTICLE IX PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT BALANCES	10
ARTICLE X AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION	11
ARTICLE XI GENERAL PROVISIONS	12

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Hospira Non-Qualified Savings and Investment Plan

Article I
Introduction

        Section 1.1    Name; Purpose.    The Hospira Non-Qualified Savings and Investment Plan is established effective as of January 1, 2008. The Plan constitutes an unfunded, non-qualified arrangement providing deferred compensation to a select group of management or highly compensated employees (as defined for purposes of Title I of ERISA) of the Company and of certain of the Company's affiliates.

        Section 1.2    Administration of the Plan.    The Plan is administered by the Board of Review. The duties and authority of the Board of Review include:

        (a)   interpreting and applying the Plan's terms;

        (b)   adopting any rules or regulations the Board of Review deems necessary or desirable to operate the Plan;

        (c)   making whatever determinations are permitted or required to maintain or administer the Plan; and

        (d)   taking any other actions that prove necessary to administer the Plan properly, in accordance with its terms.

        Any decision of the Board of Review as to any matter within its authority will be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company, any Employer and each Participant, former Participant, designated beneficiary or other person claiming Plan benefits under or through any Participant or designated beneficiary. No additional authorization or ratification by the Board is necessary for the Board of Review to act on any matter within its authority. An action taken by the Board of Review as to a Participant will not be binding on the Board of Review regarding an action to be taken as to any other Participant. Each determination required or permitted under the Plan will be made by the Board of Review in its sole and absolute discretion. The Board of Review may delegate some or all of its duties or responsibilities.

Article II
Definitions

        Section 2.1 Account means a bookkeeping Account maintained under the Plan for a Participant, which shall include his or her Deferral Contributions Account and Employer Contributions Account, each of which may be further divided into subaccounts corresponding to the payment options under Article IX selected by the Participant pursuant to Section 4.2, including a retirement subaccount, an in-service subaccount, or a Specific Date subaccount.

        Section 2.2 Account Balance means the value, as of a specified date, of the Account.

        Section 2.3 Adopting Affiliate means an entity that, together with the Company, is considered as a single employer under Code Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o), and has adopted the Retirement Savings Plan for its employees.

        Section 2.4 Board means the Board of Directors of the Company.

        Section 2.5 Board of Review means the Hospira, Inc. Employee Benefit Board of Review appointed by the Board and acting under the Charter of the Hospira, Inc. Employee Benefit Board of Review.

        Section 2.6 Change in Control means the earliest to occur of a Change in Ownership, a Change in Effective Control, or a Change in Ownership of Assets, each as defined below.

        (a)   Change in Ownership

          (i)  In general. Except as provided in paragraph (b)(ii) of this Section 2.6, a Change in Ownership of the Company occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as defined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section 2.6), acquires ownership of the Company's stock that, together with stock held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock.

However, if any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to own more than 50% of the total fair market value or total voting power of the Company's stock, the acquisition of additional stock by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company (or to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of this Section 2.6)). An increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one person, or persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which the Company acquires its stock in exchange for property will be treated as an acquisition of stock for purposes of this Section 2.6. This paragraph (a)(i) applies only when there is a transfer of the Company's stock (or issuance of stock of the Company) and stock in the Company remains outstanding after the transaction.

         (ii)  Persons acting as a group. For purposes of paragraph (a)(i) above, persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase or own stock of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders only with respect to the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

        (b)   Change in Effective Control

          (i)  In general. Notwithstanding that the Company has not undergone a Change in Ownership under paragraph (a) of this Section 2.6, a Change in Effective Control of the Company occurs only on either of the following dates:

        (1)   The date any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined under paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section 2.6), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) ownership of stock of the Company possessing 30% or more of the total voting power of the stock of the Company.

        (2)   The date a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board before the date of the appointment or election.

         (ii)  Acquisition of additional control. If any one person, or more than one person acting as a group, is considered to effectively control the Company (within the meaning of this paragraph (b)), the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same person or persons is not considered to cause a Change in Effective Control of the Company (or to cause a Change in Ownership of the Company within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this Section 2.6).

        (c)   Change in Ownership of Assets

          (i)  In general. A Change in Ownership of Assets occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (as determined in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section 2.6), acquires (or has acquired during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of the Company's assets immediately before such acquisition or acquisitions. For this purpose, gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

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         (ii)  Transfers to a related person—There is no Change in Control event under this paragraph (c) when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the shareholders of the transferring corporation immediately after the transfer, as provided in this paragraph (c)(ii). A transfer of assets by the Company is not treated as a Change in Ownership of Assets if the assets are transferred to—

        (1)   A shareholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to its stock;

        (2)   An entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company;

        (3)   A person, or more than one person acting as a group, that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company; or

        (4)   An entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person described in paragraph (c)(ii)(3) above.

        For purposes of this paragraph (c)(ii) and except as otherwise provided above, a person's status is determined immediately after the transfer of the assets.

        (iii)  Persons acting as a group. Persons will not be considered to be acting as a group solely because they purchase assets of the Company at the same time. However, persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar business transaction with the Company. If a person, including an entity shareholder, owns stock in both corporations that enter into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of assets, or similar transaction, such shareholder is considered to be acting as a group with other shareholders in a corporation only to the extent of the ownership in that corporation before the transaction giving rise to the change and not with respect to the ownership interest in the other corporation.

        Section 2.7 Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

        Section 2.8 Company means Hospira, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

        Section 2.9 Company Stock means the common stock of the Company.

        Section 2.10 Compensation has the same meaning as under the Retirement Savings Plan, except that it also includes amounts deferred under this Plan.

        Section 2.11 Deferral Contributions means the Deferral Contributions credited on behalf of a Participant pursuant to Section 4.1.

        Section 2.12 Deferral Contributions Account means the Account maintained on behalf of a Participant to represent the amount of the Deferral Contributions credited on his or her behalf, as adjusted to account for deemed gains and losses, withdrawals and distributions.

        Section 2.13 Disability means that the Participant (i) is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, or (ii) is, by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three months under an Employer-sponsored plan.

        Section 2.14 Effective Date means January 1, 2008.

        Section 2.15 Eligible Employee means an employee who has met all the conditions specified in Section 3.1.

        Section 2.16 Employer means the Company and/or any Adopting Affiliate.

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        Section 2.17 Employer Contributions means the contributions credited on behalf of a Participant pursuant to Section 5.1.

        Section 2.18 Employer Contributions Account means the Account maintained on behalf of a Participant to represent the amount of Employer Contributions credited on his or her behalf, as adjusted to account for deemed gains and losses, withdrawals and distributions.

        Section 2.19 ERISA means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

        Section 2.20 Excess Compensation means an amount that would be Compensation, except that it exceeds the annual compensation limit under Code Section 401(a)(17), as adjusted as set forth in the Retirement Savings Plan.

        Section 2.21 Participant means any Eligible Employee of an Employer who participates in the Plan pursuant to Article III.

        Section 2.22 Permitted Investment means a notional fund or type of notional investment approved by the Board of Review for Plan purposes, based on a predetermined actual investment. Permitted Investments will include Company Stock.

        Section 2.23 Plan means this Hospira Non-Qualified Savings and Investment Plan.

        Section 2.24 Plan Year means the calendar year.

        Section 2.25 Potential Change in Control means any period in which the circumstances described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d), below, exist (provided, however, that a Potential Change in Control shall cease to exist not later than the occurrence of a Change in Control):

        (a)   The Company enters into an agreement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control, provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this Section 2.25 shall cease to exist upon the expiration or other termination of all such agreements.

        (b)   Any Person (without regard to the exclusions set forth in subsections (i) through (iv) of such definition) publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions the consummation of which would constitute a Change in Control; provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this paragraph (b) shall cease to exist upon the withdrawal of such intention, or upon a determination by the Board that there is no reasonable chance that such actions would be consummated.

        (c)   Any Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 10% or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company or the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding securities (not including in the securities beneficially owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Affiliates).

        (d)   The Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of this Agreement, a Potential Change in Control exists; provided that a Potential Change in Control described in this paragraph (d) shall cease to exist upon a determination by the Board that the reasons that gave rise to the resolution providing for the existence of a Potential Change in Control have expired or no longer exist.

        For purposes of this Section 2.25, "Person" shall have the meaning given in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, except that such term shall not include (i) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its Affiliates, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, or (iv) a corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.

        Section 2.26 Retirement Date means the date a Participant attains age 55.

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        Section 2.27 Retirement Savings Plan means the Hospira 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, as amended from time to time.

        Section 2.28 Specific Date means a specific date or number of specific dates identified by the Participant in the deferral and payment election under Article IV, which date may be prior to the Participant's Retirement or other separation from service, but shall be no earlier than the first day of the following Plan Year.

        Section 2.29 Year of Credited Service has the same meaning as under the Retirement Savings Plan.

Article III
Plan Participation

        Section 3.1 Eligibility. An employee of an Employer will be eligible to participate in any Plan Year if he or she meets all of the following conditions:

        (a)   the employee is part of a select group of management or highly compensated employees, within the meaning of Title I of ERISA;

        (b)   the employee is eligible to participate in the Retirement Savings Plan for the Plan Year;

        (c)   the employee is expected to receive Excess Compensation during the Plan Year; and

        (d)   the Board of Review, or its delegate, designates the employee as eligible to participate in the Plan.

        Section 3.2 Participation. An employee who meets the conditions of Section 3.1 becomes a Participant by executing and filing with the Board of Review a deferral election form, in the manner and at the time required under Article IV. Once an individual is a Participant, he or she will remain a Participant for so long as he or she has an Account Balance, although a Participant may continue to make Deferral Contributions and receive allocations under the Plan only so long as he or she remains an Eligible Employee.

Article IV
Deferral Contributions and Payment Elections

        Section 4.1 Deferral Contributions. Each Eligible Employee who has made an election to defer a portion of his or her Compensation under the Retirement Savings Plan for a Plan Year may elect to defer, on a pre-tax basis, an additional amount under this Plan for that Plan Year, as Deferral Contributions. A Deferral Contribution is an amount, up to such limit determined by the Board of Review, of the Participant's Compensation and Excess Compensation that the Participant cannot defer under the Retirement Savings Plan because it exceeds the limit on deferrals under Code Section 402(g), represents a deferral of Excess Compensation, or represents an amount that the Participant cannot defer under the Retirement Savings Plan because of the limits of Code Section 415(c). A Participant's Deferral Contributions for a Plan Year may not exceed the sum of his or her Compensation and Excess Compensation. A Participant must make his or her deferral election for a Plan Year no later than the last day of the preceding Plan Year, and may not change his or her deferral election during the Plan Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when an employee first becomes an Eligible Employee, he or she may make a deferral election no later than thirty (30) days after becoming an Eligible Employee, so long as the deferral election applies to Compensation and Excess Compensation earned during the Plan Year after the date of the deferral election. Deferral elections shall remain in effect with respect to any future Plan Year unless a new election with respect to such Plan Year is filed in accordance with Section 4.3.

        Section 4.2 Form of Payment Elections. At the time of the Participant's deferral election, he or she shall also select a: (i) time of payment of his or her vested Account Balance and (b) a method of payment for such vested Account Balance, which shall be in the form of either or a combination of:

        (a)   A lump sum;

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        (b)   Annual installments of up to ten (10) years; or

        (c)   For distributions in accordance with a Specific Date, annual installments of up to five (5) years.

        Section 4.3 Changes to Time and Form of Payment Elections. A Participant may change the form and time of payment that he or she previously elected by written notice filed with the Board of Review provided:

        (a)   Such election shall not take effect until at least twelve (12) months after the date on which the election is made;

        (b)   In the case of payments not related to the Participant's Disability or death, the first payment with respect to such election must be deferred for a period of not less than five (5) years from the date such payment would otherwise have been made;

        (c)   If the Participant had previously elected to commence payment on a Specific Date, the new payment election shall not be effective if made less than twelve (12) months prior to the date of the first scheduled payment;

        (d)   The Participant may file a new payment election only while employed by the Company or any other Employer; and

        (e)   Notwithstanding the foregoing, during 2008, a Participant may elect to change the form of payment without meeting the requirements above.

        Section 4.4. Deferral Contributions Account. The Board of Review will establish and maintain or cause to be established and maintained a Deferral Contributions Account on behalf of each Participant who elects to make Deferral Contributions. The Deferral Contributions Account will be a bookkeeping account maintained by the Company, and will reflect the Deferral Contributions the Participant has elected to make to the Plan, as adjusted pursuant to Article VI to reflect deemed gains and losses, withdrawals and distributions.

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Article V
Employer Contributions

        Section 5.1 Employer Contributions. For each payroll period, the Company will provide an Employer Contribution on behalf of each Participant at any time during such payroll period. The amount of the Employer Contribution made for each payroll period on and after the Effective Date shall equal 6% of the Compensation of any Participant whose Deferred Contribution election equals at least 3% of his or her Compensation; provided that for any Participant who, as of December 31, 2004, was both age 40 or older and employed by an Employer under the Retirement Savings Plan, an additional 3% of Employer Contributions shall be credited for each of the 2008 and 2009 Plan Years. The Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors ("Committee") may provide for additional Employer Contributions to be made on behalf of Participants at such time and in such manner as the Committee shall determine at its sole discretion.

        Section 5.2 Employer Contributions Account. The Board of Review will establish and maintain or cause to be established and maintained an Employer Contributions Account on behalf of each Participant who is credited with Employer Contributions. The Employer Contributions Account will be a bookkeeping account maintained by the Company, and will reflect the Employer Contributions that have been credited to the Participant, as adjusted pursuant to Article VI to reflect deemed gains and losses, withdrawals and distributions.

Article VI
Deemed Earnings on Account Balances

        Section 6.1 Deemed Investments.

        (a)   Each Participant may designate from time to time, in the manner prescribed by the Board of Review, that all or a portion of his or her Deferral Contributions Account be deemed to be invested in one or more Permitted Investments. The Board of Review will establish rules governing the dates as of which amounts will be deemed to be invested in the Permitted Investments chosen by the Participant, and the time and manner in which amounts will be deemed to be transferred from one Permitted Investment to another, pursuant to a Participant's election to change his or her deemed investments. The Board of Review will also establish a default Permitted Investment, in which the Deferral Contributions Account and Employer Contributions Account of a Participant who fails to make an investment election will be deemed to be invested.

        (b)   Each Account will be deemed to receive all interest, dividends, earnings and other property that would be received by it if it were actually invested in the Permitted Investment in which it is deemed to be invested. Similarly, each Account will be deemed to suffer all investment losses and other diminutions it would suffer if it were actually invested in the Permitted Investment in which it is deemed to be invested. Gains and losses will be credited to or debited from each Account at the times and in the manner specified by the Board of Review.

        (c)   Elections required or permitted to be made pursuant to this Article VI must be made only by the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Participant dies before his or her entire vested Account Balance is distributed, or if the Board of Review determines that a Participant is legally incompetent or otherwise incapable of managing his or her own affairs, the Board of Review may itself make Plan elections on behalf of the Participant, or may declare that the Participant's designated beneficiary, legal representative or near relative will be permitted to make Plan elections on behalf of the Participant.

        Section 6.2 Crediting of Deferrals and Contributions. The Company will credit all Deferral Contributions to a Participant's Deferral Contributions Account within a reasonable period of time after the date they would have been paid to the Participant if the Participant had not elected to defer them. The Company will credit all Employer Contributions made on a Participant's behalf to the

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Participant's Employer Contributions Account within a reasonable period after the date they would have been contributed to the Retirement Savings Plan.

        Section 6.3 Statement of Accounts. Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar quarter, the Board of Review will furnish each Participant with a statement showing the value of his or her Account as of the end of that calendar quarter.

Article VII
Establishment of Trust

        Section 7.1 Establishment of Trust. The Company has established a grantor trust in order to accumulate assets to pay Plan obligations, which is an irrevocable trust subject to the jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts and which may hold an insurance contract or contracts and/or such other assets as determined by the Company. The assets and income of the trust will be subject to the claims of the Company's creditors in the event of the Company's bankruptcy or insolvency. The establishment or maintenance of the trust will not affect the Company's liability to pay Plan benefits, except that the liability shall be reduced to the extent assets of the trust are used to pay Plan benefits. A Participant will have no claim in any asset of the trust, or in specific assets of the Company or any Employer, and will have the status of a general unsecured creditor for any amounts due under this Plan.

Article VIII
Vesting of Plan Benefits

        Section 8.1 Vesting of Accounts. Each Participant will at all times be fully vested in his or her Deferral Contributions Account. The vested percentage of a Participant's Employer Contributions Account will be computed in accordance with the following schedule:

If the Participant's Number of Years of Credited Service Is:	The Vested Percentage of His Employer Contributions Account Will Be:
Less than 3 years	0%
3 years or more	100%

        Section 8.2 Forfeitures. The portion of a Participant's Employer Contributions Account that is not fully vested will become a forfeiture upon separation from service and will be applied to reduce Employer Contributions.

        Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Participant will be 100% vested in his or her Participant's Employer Contributions Account on the date such Participant reaches his or her Retirement Date.

Article IX
Payment of Account Balances

        Section 9.1 Normal Form of Payment. The vested portion of a Participant's Account Balance shall be paid to him or her (or, if the Participant has died, to his or her designated beneficiary) in a lump sum.

        Section 9.2 Optional Forms of Payment. While the primary form of payment is the lump sum, a Participant may elect to have all or a part of the vested portion of his or her Account Balance paid in annual installments as specified in Section 4.2.

        Section 9.3 Benefits Commencement Date. Payment to the Participant (or to the Participant's beneficiary in the event of his or her death) of the lump sum or installments shall commence as soon as administratively practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days following the earliest of separation from service, death or Disability, or upon or Change in Control or a Specific Date.

        Section 9.4 Delayed Payments for Officers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except for payments made upon a Specific Date, death, Disability or Change in Control, no payments shall be made to a

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Participant who is an officer (as defined in Code Section 416(i)) of the Company until on or after the first day of the seventh calendar month following the Participant's separation from service, at which time all payments delayed during the preceding six (6) month period shall be paid within thirty (30) days. The Board of Review may establish a minimum amount of any installment payment to be made under the Plan.

        Section 9.5 Cash Out of Small Balances. Notwithstanding any other provision, if a separated Participant's vested Account Balance is not greater than $10,000, then such Account Balance shall be paid to the Participant in a lump sum on or before the later of December 31 of the year in which his or her separation from service occurs or the 15^th day of the third month following separation from service.

        Section 9.6 Payments in the Event of Unforeseeable Emergency. A Participant or beneficiary may request, in the manner and within the time constraints established by the Board of Review, to receive an emergency payment of some or all of his or her vested Account Balance; provided the Participant has requested the maximum amount of in-service distributions and loans available to him or her under the Retirement Savings Plan. The Board of Review will authorize an emergency payment under this Section 9.6 only if the Participant or beneficiary experiences an unforeseeable emergency. An emergency payment must be limited to the amount the Participant or beneficiary reasonably needs to satisfy the unforeseeable emergency plus an amount necessary to pay taxes reasonably anticipated to result from the payment. An unforeseeable emergency is severe financial hardship to the Participant or beneficiary resulting from:

        (a)   a sudden and unexpected illness or accident to the Participant or beneficiary or to a dependent thereof (as defined in Code Section 152); or

        (b)   the Participant or beneficiary losing his or her property due to casualty.

        Whether a Participant or beneficiary suffers an unforeseeable emergency depends upon the facts of each case; in no event, however, may the Participant or beneficiary receive an emergency payment if his or her hardship is or may be relieved through reimbursement or compensation by insurance or otherwise, by liquidation of the Participant's or beneficiary's assets (to the extent liquidation of those assets would not itself cause severe financial hardship) or by ceasing to make deferrals under the Plan. The need to send a Participant's or beneficiary's child to college or the desire to purchase a home are not unforeseeable emergencies.

        Section 9.7 Designation of Beneficiaries. Each Participant may name any person or persons to whom his or her vested Account Balance will be paid if the Participant dies before they have been fully distributed. Each beneficiary designation will revoke all prior beneficiary designations made by that Participant. The Board of Review will designate the time and manner in which a Participant must made a beneficiary designation, but will not require a Participant to obtain the consent of his or her current beneficiary to the naming of a new or additional beneficiaries. A beneficiary designation will be effective only if it meets the requirements specified by the Board of Review. If a Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the Participant's beneficiary dies before the Participant does or before receiving the full amount to which he or she is entitled, the Board of Review may, in its discretion, pay the vested portion of the Participant's Account Balance (or the portion that remains unpaid) to one or more of the Participant's relatives by blood, adoption or marriage, in the proportions it determines, or to the legal representative of the estate of the later to die of the Participant and his or her designated beneficiary.

        Section 9.8 Change in Control. In the event of a Change in Control, the Company may, at its sole discretion, terminate the Plan (and each similar arrangement) within thirty (30) days after the Change in Control and each Participant or beneficiary shall immediately receive a lump sum payment of his or her entire Account Balance.

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Article X
Amendment and Termination

        Section 10.1 Amendment and Termination. The Company may amend or terminate the Plan by action of its Board, or by action of an officer or Company employee or Board of Review authorized by the Company's Board to amend the Plan, provided that Section 2.6, Section 2.25, and Section 9.3 may not be amended or deleted, nor superseded by any other provision of the Plan during the pendency of a Potential Change in Control and during the period beginning on the date of a Change in Control and ending on the date five (5) years following such Change in Control. Any Employer may terminate its participation in the Plan at any time by appropriate action, in its discretion. The Plan will automatically terminate as to any Employer upon termination of the Employer's participation in the Retirement Savings Plan. No amendment or termination of the Plan shall, without the express written consent of the affected current or former Participant or beneficiary, reduce or alter any Participant's or beneficiary's vested Account Balance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payments of all Participants' and beneficiaries' vested Account Balances shall be made upon Plan termination if the Company terminates all non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements of the same type (for example, all account balance arrangements) at the same time that this Plan is terminated; except for payments that are payable if the termination had not occurred, the Company makes no payments to Participants and beneficiaries for twelve (12) months, but makes all payments within twenty-four (24) months; and the Company adopts no new non-qualified deferred compensation arrangement of the same type for five (5) years.

Article XI
General Provisions

        Section 11.1 Non-Alienation of Benefits. A Participant's rights to Plan benefits cannot be granted, transferred, pledged or otherwise assigned, in whole or in part, by the voluntary or involuntary acts of any person, or by operation of law, and will not be liable or taken for any obligation of the Participant. Any attempted grant, transfer, pledge or assignment of a Participant's rights to a Plan Benefit will be null and void and without any legal effect.

        Section 11.2 Withholding for Taxes. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Plan to the contrary, each Employer will withhold from any distribution, deferral or accrual under the Plan whatever amount or amounts may be required to comply with the tax withholding provisions of the Code or any State income tax act for purposes of paying any income, estate, inheritance, employment or other tax attributable to any amounts distributable or creditable under the Plan.

        Section 11.3 Immunity of Board of Review Members. The members of the Board of Review may rely upon any information, report or opinion supplied to them by any officer of an Employer or any legal counsel, independent public accountant or actuary, and will be fully protected in relying on any such information, report or opinion. No member of the Board of Review will have any liability to the Company, any Employer or any Participant, former Participant, designated beneficiary, person claiming under or through any Participant or designated beneficiary, or other person interested or concerned in connection with any Plan decision made by that member of the Board of Review, so long as the decision was based on any such information, report or opinion, and the Board of Review member relied on it in good faith.

        Section 11.4 Plan Not to Affect Employment Relationship. Neither the adoption of the Plan nor its operation will in any way be deemed to give any person the power to remain in the employ of the Company, any Employer or any of its affiliates, or in any way affect the right and power of an Employer to dismiss or otherwise terminate the employment, or change the terms of employment or amount of compensation, of any Participant at any time, for any reason or without cause. By accepting any payment under this Plan, each Participant, former Participant, and designated beneficiary, and each person claiming under or through a Participant, former Participant or designated beneficiary, is

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conclusively bound by any action or decision taken or made under the Plan by the Board of Review, the Company or any Employer.

        Section 11.5 Action by the Employers. Any action required or permitted to be taken under the Plan by an Employer must be taken by its board of directors, by a duly authorized committee of its board of directors, or by a person or persons authorized by its board of directors or an authorized committee.

        Section 11.6 Notices. Any notice required to be given by the Company, any Employer or the Board of Review must be in writing and must be delivered in person, by registered mail, return receipt requested, or by regular mail, telecopy or electronic mail. Any notice given by mail will be deemed to have been given on the date it was mailed, correctly addressed to the last known address of the person to whom the notice is to be given.

        Section 11.7 Gender, Number and Headings. Except where the context otherwise requires, in this Plan the masculine gender includes the feminine, the feminine includes the masculine, the singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular. Headings are inserted for convenience only, are not part of the Plan, and are not to be considered in the Plan's construction.

        Section 11.8 Controlling Law. The Plan will be construed according to the internal laws of Illinois, to the extent they are not preempted by any applicable federal law.

        Section 11.9 Successors. The Plan is binding on all persons entitled to benefits under it, on their respective heirs and legal representatives, on the Board of Review and its successor, and on the Company and any Employer and their successors, whether by way of merger, consolidation, purchase or otherwise. Subject to Article X concerning the Company's authority to terminate the Plan and the effects of a Change in Control, the Plan shall not be terminated as a result of, or in connection with, a transfer or sale of assets of the Company or by the reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company into or with any other corporation or other entity, but the Plan shall be continued after such transfer, sale, reorganization, merger or consolidation to the extent that the transferee, purchaser or successor entity agrees to continue the Plan. In the event that the transferee, purchaser or successor entity does not continue the Plan, then the Plan shall terminate subject to the requirement that payment of all Participants' vested Account Balances shall not be paid immediately but instead shall be made according to Article IX following a termination of employment.

        Section 11.10 Severability. If any provision of the Plan is held to be illegal or invalid for any reason, that illegality or invalidity will not affect the remaining provisions of the Plan, and the Plan will be enforced and administered, from that point forward, as if the invalid provisions had never been part of it.

        Section 11.11 Subsequent Changes. All benefits to which any Participant, designated beneficiary or other person is entitled under this Plan will be determined according to the terms of the Plan as in effect when the Participant ceases to be an Eligible Employee, and will not be affected by any subsequent change in Plan provisions, unless the Participant again becomes an Eligible Employee, or unless and to the extent the subsequent change expressly applies to the Participant, his or her designated beneficiary or other person claiming through or on behalf of the Participant or designated beneficiary.

        Section 11.12 Benefits Payable to Minors, Incompetents and Others. If any benefit is payable to a minor, an incompetent, or a person otherwise under a legal disability, or to a person the Board of Review reasonably believes to be physically or mentally incapable of handling and disposing of his or her property, the Board of Review has the power to apply all or any part of the benefit directly to the care, comfort, maintenance, support, education or use of the person, or to pay all or any part of the benefit to the person's parent, guardian, committee, conservator or other legal representative, to the individual with whom the person is living, or to any other individual or entity having the care and control of the person. The Plan, the Board of Review, the Company, any Employer and their employees and agents will have fully discharged their responsibilities to the Participant or beneficiary entitled to a payment by making payment under this Section 11.12.

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EX-12.1

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Exhibit 12.1

Hospira, Inc.
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Unaudited)
(dollars in millions except ratios)

		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2007			2006			2005			2004
Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes		$	187.8		$	324.7		$	322.1		$	411.5
Add (Subtract):
One-third of rents			9.0			7.3			8.2			7.7
Interest on long-term and short-term debt			134.5			31.0			28.3			18.8
Interest capitalized, net of amortization			(6.9	)		(10.0	)		(7.9	)		(3.8	)
	Earnings from Continuing Operations	$	324.4		$	353.0		$	350.7		$	434.2
Fixed charges:
One-third of rents		$	9.0		$	7.3		$	8.2		$	7.7
Interest on long-term and short-term debt			134.5			31.0			28.3			18.8
Interest capitalized			11.1			13.4			10.5			5.5
	Fixed Charges from Continuing Operations	$	154.6		$	51.7		$	47.0		$	32.0
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges from Continuing Operations			2.1			6.8			7.4			13.6

        For purposes of computing this ratio, "earnings" consist of income from continuing operations before taxes, one-third of rents (deemed by Hospira to be representative of the interest factor inherent in rents), interest expense and interest capitalized, net of amortization. "Fixed charges" consist of one-third of rents, interest expense and interest capitalized.

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Subsidiaries of Hospira, Inc.

        The following is a list of subsidiaries of the Company. Hospira, Inc. is not a subsidiary of any other corporation.

Subsidiary Name	State/Country Incorporated
DOMESTIC:
Hospira Boulder, Inc.	Delaware
Hospira Delaware Holdings, Inc.	Delaware
Hospira Worldwide, Inc.	Delaware
Hospira Fleet Services, LLC	Delaware
Hospira Puerto Rico, LLC	Delaware
Hospira Sedation, Inc.	Delaware
Mayne Pharma (PR) Inc.	Delaware
Novocell, Inc.	Delaware	4% held by Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd.
Generipharm, Inc.	Georgia
INTERNATIONAL:
NORTH AMERICA
Hospira Ltd.	Bahamas
HBAF Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Bahamas (Australia) Holdings Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Bahamas International Holdings Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Bahamas (Donegal) Corp.	Bahamas
Hospira Bahamas (Ireland) Corp.	Bahamas
Hospira Bahamas (Irish Manufacturing) Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Holding Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Costa Rica Ltd.	Bahamas
Hospira Healthcare Corporation	Canada
LATIN AMERICA
Hospira Produtos Hospitalares Limitada	Brazil	1% held by Hospira, Inc.
Hospira Chile Limitada	Chile	1% held by Hospira Ireland
Hospira Limitada	Colombia	0.1% held by Hospira, Inc.
Hospira, S. de R.L. de C.V.	Mexico	0.2% held by Hospira, Inc.

ASIA PACIFIC
Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd. (formerly BresaGen Pty Ltd.)	Australia
Hospira Australia Pty Ltd.	Australia
Hospira Pty Limited	Australia
Hospira Holdings (S.A.) Pty Ltd.	Australia
Shanghai Hospira Distribution Co. Ltd. (formerly Hospira China (WOFE) Shanghai, China)	China
Hospira Limited	Hong Kong
Hospira Hong Kong Limited	Hong Kong
Hospira Japan K. K.	Japan
Hospira Malaysia Sdn Bhd	Malaysia
Hospira NZ Limited	New Zealand
Hospira Philippines, Inc.	Philippines
Hospira Pte. Limited	Singapore
Hospira Singapore Pte Ltd.	Singapore
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST
Hospira Benelux BVBA	Belgium
Hospira Healthcare SPRL	Belgium	1 share held by Hospira, Inc.
Hospira Finland Oy	Finland
Hospira France S.A.S.	France
Hospira S.A.S.	France
Hospira Deutschland Holding GmbH	Germany	Hospira, Inc. owns 10%
Hospira Deutschland GmbH	Germany
Hospira GmbH	Germany
Hospira (non-Resident Limited Co.)	Ireland	1 share held by Hospira Bahamas (Donegal) Corp.
Hospira Ireland Limited	Ireland
Hospira Ireland Holdings (Resident Co.)	Ireland	1 share held by Hospira Bahamas (Ireland) Corp.
Hospira Ireland Sales Limited (Resident)	Ireland
Hospira S.p.A.	Italy
Hospira Italia S.r.l.	Italy
Hospira Enterprises B.V.	Netherlands

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Hospira Healthcare B.V.	Netherlands
Hospira Portugal LDA	Portugal
Hospira Productos Farmaceuticos Hospitalarious, S.L.	Spain
Hospira Nordic AB	Sweden
Hospira GmbH	Switzerland
Hospira Limited	UK
Hospira Healthcare Ltd.	UK
Hospira UK Limited	UK
MAYNE SUBSIDIARIES
DBL Australia Pty Ltd	Australia
Providex Therapeutics Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma Services Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma Employee Share Acquisition Plan Pty	Australia
DSU Pty Ltd	Australia
A.C.N. 007 444 322 Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma Properties (SA) Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma (India) Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma Properties (Vic) Pty Ltd	Australia
Mayne Pharma IP Holdings (Euro) Pty Ltd	Australia
Wasserburger Azneimittelwerk GmbH	Germany
Mayne Pharma (Hong Kong) Ltd	Hong Kong
Zydus Hospira Oncology Private Ltd	India	Joint Venture 50% owned by Mayne
Mayne Pharma (Mexico) S.A. de C.V.	Mexico
Mayne Pharma (Philippines) Inc.	Philippines
Mayne Pharma (Schweiz) GmbH	Switzerland
Global Pharmaceuticals Limited	Thailand
Mayne Pharma (Taiwan) Co. Ltd.	Taiwan
Indochina Healthcare Limited	Thailand	Joint Venture 45% owned by Mayne
Central Laboratories (IRE) Ltd	Ireland
Mayne Pharma Euro Finance Co. Limited	UK

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EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-115056 for the Hospira Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan; Nos. 333-115058 and 333-120074 for the Hospira 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and the Hospira Ashland Union 401(k) Plan and Trust; and No. 333-127844 for the Hospira Puerto Rico Retirement Savings Plan, on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 28, 2008, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Hospira, Inc., and the effectiveness of Hospira, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hospira, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2007.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Chicago, Illinois
February 28, 2008

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EX-31.1

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Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a))

I, Christopher B. Begley, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hospira, Inc.;

2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Hospira as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    Hospira's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for Hospira and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to Hospira, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;



(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;



(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of Hospira's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in Hospira's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during Hospira's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Hospira's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    Hospira's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to Hospira's auditors and the audit committee of Hospira's board of directors:

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect Hospira's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in Hospira's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/  CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Christopher B. Begley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 28, 2008

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EX-31.2

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Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a))

I, Thomas E. Werner, certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hospira, Inc.;

2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Hospira as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    Hospira's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for Hospira and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to Hospira, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;



(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;



(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of Hospira's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in Hospira's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during Hospira's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Hospira's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    Hospira's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to Hospira's auditors and the audit committee of Hospira's board of directors:

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect Hospira's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in Hospira's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/  THOMAS E. WERNER Thomas E. Werner,
Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief
Financial Officer

Date: February 28, 2008

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EX-32.1

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Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350
As Adopted Pursuant To
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the Annual Report of Hospira, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, Christopher B. Begley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and



(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/  CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Christopher B. Begley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

February 28, 2008

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Certification Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350
As Adopted Pursuant To
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the Annual Report of Hospira, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2007 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Report"), I, Thomas E. Werner, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and



(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/  THOMAS E. WERNER Thomas E. Werner,
Senior Vice President, Finance, and
Chief Financial Officer

February 28, 2008

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