Our discovery and development efforts are focused on a core set of therapeutic areas where we have proven expertise and where we believe we can have an even greater impact on the disease and how it is managed. Read more about medicines we’re developing in these areas in Pipeline.
Addressing Serious Health Issues
Virology
AbbVie’s Hepatitis C virus (HCV) clinical development program is intended to advance science and medicine by researching innovative treatment options for patients with the goal of curing as many people living with HCV as possible. Hepatitis C continues to be an important public health issue, approximately 250,000 Canadians are chronically infected with HCV(1).
Neurosciences
We’re also developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease; nearly 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease.
Immunology
We have been leveraging deep scientific expertise to develop next-generation biologics and small molecules in rheumatology, dermatology and gastroenterology.
Rheumatology
Dermatology
Oncology
We currently have treatment approved in Canada for Prostate Cancer and relapsed/refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Future areas of focus include leveraging our experience in immunology to develop next-generation immuno-oncology therapies and growing a strong position in hematologic malignancies.
Gynecology
We provide treatments for women suffering from endometriosis and uterine fibroids, which each affect more than 16 million women worldwide. Both are highly prevalent conditions associated with symptoms, including pain and infertility.
General Medicine
We continue to focus on research and development for other disease areas of significant need:
- Anesthesiology: We provide a safe anesthetic agent routinely used in operating rooms across Canada.