Astra Lakemedel

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The company was formed through the 1999 merger of the Swedish company Astra AB (including its subsidiary Astra Läkemedel) and the British Zeneca Group. It operates across major therapeutic areas including Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. AstraZeneca is well-known for blockbuster drugs such as Losec, Nexium, Crestor, and more recently, its COVID-19 vaccine and Tagrisso. The company maintains a significant research and manufacturing presence in Södertälje, Sweden, the historical home of Astra.