AbbVie is also subject to public and legislative pressure with respect to pharmaceutical pricing. In the United States, Executive Order 14297, issued on May 12, 2025, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pursue most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing, defined as the lowest price in any Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development country with a gross domestic product per capita of at least 60% of that of the United States. The order directs HHS to implement policies mandating MFN pricing along with other regulatory actions if substantial progress toward voluntary compliance is not achieved. AbbVie continues to evaluate the potential impact of this executive order, and any new or additional legislation, regulations or executive orders related to pharmaceutical pricing may increase uncertainties and associated risks and could adversely impact AbbVie’s business and results of operations.
