AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization, and sale medicines and therapies. Its products are focused on treating conditions such as chronic autoimmune diseases in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and dermatology; oncology, including blood cancers; virology, including hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV; neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease; metabolic diseases; hormonal disorders; in pulmonology such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cystic fibrosis; and other health conditions. The company sells its products directly to wholesalers, distributors, government agencies, health care facilities, specialty pharmacies, and independent retailers.