page_title: Teva Pharmaceuticals
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Teva Pharmaceuticals / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Teva Factory in Har Hotzvim Jerusalem
context_page_description: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., also known as Teva Pharmaceuticals, is an American Israeli pharmaceutical company with dual headquarters in Petah Tikva, Israel and Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S. It specializes primarily in generic drugs, but other business interests include active pharmaceutical ingredients and, to a lesser extent, proprietary pharmaceuticals. It is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world and one of the 15 largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
  Teva's facilities are located in Israel, North America, Europe, Australia, and South America. Teva shares are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The company is a member of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
caption: Teva plant, Har Hotzvim, Jerusalem
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