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AstraZeneca plc (AZN)On Nov 20: 44.82  Down 0.37 (0.82%)  
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AstraZeneca plc
15 Stanhope Gate
London,  W1K 1LN
United Kingdom - Map
Phone: 44 20 7304 5000
Fax: 44 20 7304 5151
Web Site: http://www.astrazeneca.com

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Index Membership:N/A
Sector:Healthcare
Industry:Drug Manufacturers - Major
Full Time Employees:65,000

BUSINESS SUMMARY 
AstraZeneca plc discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription pharmaceuticals and biological products in the areas of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neuroscience, oncology, respiratory and inflammation, and infection worldwide. Its primary products include Arimidex for hormonal breast cancer; Crestor that provides treatment for managing cholesterol levels; Nexium for acid-related diseases; Seroquel, an atypical anti-psychotic therapy for treating schizophrenia and bipolar mania; and Symbicort for the treatment of asthma in patients. The company also engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices and implants for use in urology, surgery, and odontology. In addition, it develops and manages hospital-based outpatient cancer centers in the United States; and produces individually adapted abutments for dental implants using a patented CAD/CAM method. The company markets its products to primary care and specialist physicians, as well as to other healthcare professionals, governments, and healthcare buying groups through sales and marketing network, local marketing companies, distributors, and local representative offices. It has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; POZEN Inc.; Abbott laboratories; Columbia University and Newcastle University; Palatin Technologies, Inc; BioDuro Inc.; Jubilant Organosys Ltd.; Merck & Co. Inc.; Cancer Research Technology Limited; Institute of Cancer Research; Alcon Inc.; and Mental Health Research Institute. AstraZeneca also has a drug discovery and development agreement with PsychoGenics Inc. to identify compounds that are useful for the treatment of certain central nervous system disorders. The company was formerly known as Zeneca Group PLC and changed its name to AstraZeneca plc in April 1999. AstraZeneca was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. AstraZeneca plc (LSE: AZN) operates independently of Imperial Chemical Industries plc as of June 1, 1993.
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    KEY EXECUTIVES 
     PayExercised
    Mr. David R. Brennan , 55
    Chief Exec. Officer and Exec. Director
    $ 3.82MN/A
    Mr. Simon Lowth , 47
    Chief Financial Officer, Exec. Director and Member of Disclosure Committee
    $ 2.11MN/A
    Mr. David Smith ,
    Exec. VP of Operations
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Tony Zook ,
    Exec. VP of Global Marketing, Chief Exec. Officer of AstraZeneca - North America and Pres of MedImmune
    N/A N/A
    Mr. Rich Fante ,
    Pres of US Bus.
    N/A N/A
    Dollar amounts are as of 31-Dec-08 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. "Pay" is salary, bonuses, etc. "Exercised" is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year.


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