Company Profile
- Official Name: AstraZeneca PLC
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Company Type: Biopharmaceutical company
- Primary Focus: Prescription medicines
- Global Presence: International
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company was formed through the 1999 merger of Astra AB of Sweden and Zeneca Group PLC of the United Kingdom.
AstraZeneca’s research and development activities span several major areas of medicine, including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immunology, and rare diseases. The company also has significant expertise in biologics and other advanced therapeutic approaches.
Its global headquarters are located at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and the company maintains research, manufacturing and commercial operations across multiple countries.
Medicine & Product Information
Major Therapeutic Areas:
Oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic disease, respiratory disease, immunology and rare diseases.
Medicines associated with this company:
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