General Info

AstraZeneca discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription pharmaceuticals. The company develops medications for such health areas as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory, inflammation and infection. Its featured brands include Prilosec, Seroquel, Crestor, Nexium and Rhinocort. AstraZeneca also performs research and development activities for medical devices and implants used in urology, surgery and odontology. The company has a strategic alliance with Cambridge Antibody Technology for the discovery and development of antibody therapeutics for inflammatory disorders. It employs more than 65,000 people worldwide and maintains nearly 40 research and manufacturing centers in 20-plus countries. AstraZeneca was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in London. The company has operations in various cities, including Wilmington, Del.