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AstraZeneca PLC · London United Kingdom ·(NYSE: AZN)(London: AZN)

Company Description

15 Stanhope Gate
London
W1K 1-LN
United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-20-7304-5000
Fax: +44-20-7304-5151
Rankings
  • FTSE 100
  • Dow Jones STOXX 50
  • #71 in FT Global 500
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AstraZeneca's products run the gamut from A (breast cancer drug Arimidex) to Z (migraine treatment Zomig). One of the world's top pharmaceutical firms, AstraZeneca specializes in drugs for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neurology, respiratory, infection, and oncology therapeutic areas. The firm's biggest seller is acid reflux remedy Nexium. For matters of the heart, AstraZeneca makes hypertension and heart failure drug Atacand and cholesterol reducer Crestor. The company's other top drugs include Seroquel for schizophrenia and bipolar treatment, Symbicort and Pulmicort for asthma, and breast cancer therapy Arimidex. AstraZeneca's drugs are marketed in over 100 countries. To read the full description, subscribe now.

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Key AstraZeneca PLC Financials

Company TypePublic - NYSE: AZN - London: AZN

Headquarters
Fiscal Year-EndDecember
2008 Sales (mil.)$31,601.0
2008 Employees66,100

AstraZeneca PLC Executives

39 executives listed for AstraZeneca PLC's London,  location.
TitleName & BioContact
ChairmanLouis SchweitzerNetwork
CEO and DirectorDavid BrennanNetwork
EVP OperationsDavid SmithNetwork

Competition

Competitive Landscape for AstraZeneca PLC
Demand is driven by population demographics and advances in medical knowledge and technology. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to develop superior products. Large companies have economies of scale in manufacturing and R&D. Small companies can compete successfully by specializing in a particular market segment, or through technical innovation. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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