Schaumburg, IL (April 12, 2006). Effective Data (ED), a private Schaumburg - based EDI
Consulting and Data Integration consulting firm, has once again been called on by Hospira to
do what they do best.
Lake Forest, IL –based Hospira has once again partnered with the veterans at Effective Data to
complete several electronic data interchange consulting and data integration projects. ED will
help to integrate Hospira’s entire Philippines operations. ED has also been assigned to
implement the ASN (856) point of origin for the state of Florida. Florida is the first state to
implement this Point of Origin process for the pharmaceutical industry.
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About Hospira
Launched from the core global hospital products business of Abbott Laboratories, Hospira
brings proven leadership to the hospital products marketplace. From a nearly 70-year history of
excellence, Hospira has built a company on a solid and distinct platform.
Hospira is a specialty pharmaceuticals and medication delivery company that is focused on
developing, manufacturing and marketing products that help improve the safety and
effectiveness of patient care. Moving forward, Hospira will build on its Abbott heritage — rich
history of discoveries, progressive spirit and market-leading positions — to continue to deliver
advanced technology solutions that address patient and customer needs.