Business Description
AstraZeneca is a British pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that researches, develops, and sells prescription medicines worldwide. Its products span several major health areas, including cancer, heart and kidney disease, respiratory conditions, rare diseases, and vaccines, serving both general practitioners and specialist doctors across markets in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. The company works with a range of technology and research partners to apply artificial intelligence and advanced science to drug discovery and development. Originally formed through the 1999 merger of Zeneca and Astra AB, it has grown into one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
