teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., commonly known as Teva, is an Israeli multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Petah Tikva. It is one of the world's largest producers of generic medicines and a major supplier of branded specialty products.

Teva's product portfolio includes a wide range of generic prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company also develops and markets branded specialty medicines in certain therapeutic areas. One of its best-known products is Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), a treatment for multiple sclerosis.

The company traces its origins to the early 20th century in Jerusalem and grew from a local drug business into a global pharmaceutical group through growth and acquisitions. A notable milestone occurred in 2016, when Teva completed the acquisition of Actavis plc’s generic and branded business, creating one of the largest generic-drug manufacturers in the world and expanding its global footprint.

Teva trades on the NASDAQ stock market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and employs tens of thousands of people worldwide. The company operates through multiple subsidiaries and maintains manufacturing and research facilities in several countries. In recent years, Teva has faced challenges related to debt levels, market pricing pressures on generics, and regulatory and compliance developments, leading to restructuring efforts and strategic adjustments aimed at sustaining its competitive position.