Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On March 3, 2009, Heino von Prondzynski was elected to Hospira's board of directors as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2010 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. v. Prondzynski will serve on the board's compensation and science and technology committees. The press release announcing the election of Mr. v. Prondzynski to the board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release, dated March 9, 2009

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