# About Us ## Advancing Patient Care Through Scientific Discovery At Boehringer Ingelheim, we’re committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients across the United States. Through this website, we provide comprehensive resources and support for medical professionals to access disease information, further innovative treatments, and advance medical research. Additionally, we provide resources for patients living with a variety of conditions. ### About Boehringer Ingelheim BI was founded in 1885 as a small, family-owned chemical company. Over the decades, our commitment to innovation and patient care has driven us to become a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Today, we’re building on that heritage to forge new paths in healthcare through research, development, and collaboration with medical professionals. ### Bridging the Gap Between Science and Healthcare Our mission is to bridge the gap between science and healthcare. We strive to provide healthcare professionals and patients with accurate and up-to-date medical information about research and clinical trials, grants and funding, scientific congresses, and the safe and effective use of our therapies. We believe that by working together, we can accelerate medical progress and improve patient care. ### Healthcare Professionals We are committed to providing valuable resources for healthcare professionals in the US to advance patient care. The following are our areas of expertise: - **Product information:** We are your trusted source of comprehensive, evidence-based medical information to support the safe use of our products - **Disease state awareness and patient care:** We’re improving patient care through the provision of extensive educational resources across a range of therapeutic areas - **Clinical trials and scientific congresses:** We provide up-to-date, easily searchable information on clinical trials and scientific congresses - **Furthering medical knowledge:** We offer a range of funding opportunities to help further medical research and education ### Patients and Caregivers Our therapies can have a profound impact on patients' lives, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our efforts are guided by the following principles: - **Patient safety:** We prioritize patient safety above all else and continuously monitor the safety profile of our products - **Access to information:** We provide patients and healthcare professionals with clear, accessible information about our treatments, their benefits, and potential risks - **Research and innovation:** We’re committed to advancing medical treatments through ongoing research and innovation to address unmet therapeutic needs - **Patient advocacy:** We work closely with patient advocacy groups to understand patient perspectives and advocate for improved healthcare outcomes Report an Adverse Event To report an adverse event to Boehringer Ingelheim, please call [1-800-542-6257](tel:1-800-542-6257 "Bottom Navigation - Report an Adverse Event - 1-800-542-6257") \[TTY: [1-800-459-9906](tel:1-800-459-9906 "Bottom Navigation - Report an Adverse Event - 1-800-459-9906")\] Available 24X7 Submit Questions Electronically To submit a medical information request or other medical inquiries to BI electronically, please visit [https://www.bi-druginforequest.com](https://www.bi-druginforequest.com/ "Bottom Navigation - https://www.bi-druginforequest.com") Contact Us by Phone For information about a BI product, please call [1-800-542-6257](tel:1-800-542-6257 "Bottom Navigation - Contact Us by Phone - 1-800-542-6257") \[TTY: [1-800-459-9906](tel:1-800-459-9906 "Bottom Navigation - Contact Us by Phone - 1-800-459-9906")\] Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET Connect With My MSL Find an MSL in your area to get answers to your questions about BI products and up-to-date clinical information. [Find My MSL](https://pro.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/medinfo/find-my-msl "Bottom Navigation - Find My MSL")