May 21, 2008
James B. Rosenberg
Senior Assistant Chief Accountant
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
Mail Stop 6010
100 F. Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Hospira, Inc. |
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| Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007 |
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| File No. 1-31946 |
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Dear Mr. Rosenberg:
With respect to the SEC’s comment letter dated April 28, 2008, as discussed with Mr. Rodriguez, Hospira will respond to this letter on or before Monday, June 9, 2008. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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| Sincerely, |
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| /s/ Deborah Koenen |
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| Deborah Koenen |
cc: | Gus Rodriguez |
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| Mary Mast |
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Hospira, Inc. | Deborah K. Koenen |
275 North Field Drive | Legal Department |
Lake Forest, IL 60045 | Senior Counsel Securities |
T 224.212.2000 | Phone: (224) 212-2199 |
www.hospira.com | Fax: (224) 212-2088 |
| deborah.koenen@hospira.com |