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ROCHE HOLDINGS

Roche is one of the world ’ s largest biotech companies , a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions . Founded in 1896 , the company is headquartered in New York , the company has been recognised as the most sustainable company in the Pharmaceuticals index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ( DJSI ). Its consumer healthcare products include dietary supplements . Roche follows a holistic approach in managing its sustainability and focuses on social responsibility , environmental protection and supply chain sustainability .

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ABBOTT LABORATORIES

Abbott Laboratories is the fourth biggest producer of medical devices in the world . The company is headquartered in Abbott Park , Illinois , and has a revenue of US $ 34bn . In 1985 , Abbott started investigating the HIV virus and is the first healthcare organisation to create a licensed test to identify it in blood .
Its consumer healthcare products include baby formulas by Similac as well as FreeStyle which monitors glucose levels . Peptidebased therapeutic nutrition VITAL provides balanced nutrition for patients who require tube feeding .
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