Abbott FreeStyle Libre named as Best Medical Technology in Last 50 Years by Galien Foundation

Award winners were chosen across five categories from the 250 products awarded the Prix Galien, regarded as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for biopharmaceutical and medical technology research, between 1970 and 2019. The FreeStyle Libre system was awarded the 2019 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Medical Technology.

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"Abbott's FreeStyle Libre portfolio has revolutionized how people live with diabetes, eliminating the need for traditional fingersticks," said Jared Watkin, senior vice president of Abbott's diabetes care business. "Today, approximately 4.5 million people around the world use this life-changing technology to manage their diabetes and improve health outcomes, helping them live fuller, healthier lives every day."

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"The Prix Galien Golden Jubilee Awards honor the global 'best of the best' innovations that have improved the human condition over the last 50 years," said Bruno Cohen, Chairman of the Galien Foundation. "The companies behind these amazing innovations have a bold passion for change, which has led to the development of life-saving products."

Over the years, Abbott has received 11 Prix Galien Awards for its innovations in pharmaceuticals and medical technology, including for Humira, MitraClip, and FreeStyle Libre.