Baxter International Inc. is a leading global healthcare company that develops and provides a diverse range of medical products and services to patients, hospitals, and healthcare providers worldwide. Through its four main business segments - Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, and Kidney Care - the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that cater to various healthcare needs.
The company's product offerings include sterile IV solutions, infusion systems, and devices; parenteral nutrition therapies; generic injectable pharmaceuticals; surgical hemostat and sealant products; advanced surgical equipment; smart bed systems; patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies; and respiratory health devices. Additionally, Baxter provides administrative sets, adhesion prevention products, inhaled anesthesia, and drug compounding services, as well as chronic and acute dialysis therapies and services, including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, and other organ support therapies.
Baxter's products are designed to improve patient outcomes and are used in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory surgery centers, doctors' offices, and patients' homes under physician supervision. The company's global reach extends to approximately 100 countries, where it sells its products through a direct sales force, independent distributors, drug wholesalers, and specialty pharmacy or other alternate site providers.
In addition to its product offerings, Baxter has strategic partnerships and collaborations aimed at advancing patient care. For instance, the company has an agreement with Celerity Pharmaceutical, LLC to develop acute care generic injectable premix and oncolytic products, and a collaborative research agreement with Miromatrix Medical Inc. to advance care for patients with acute liver failure. With a rich history dating back to 1931, Baxter International Inc. is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and continues to innovate and expand its healthcare solutions globally.