AstraZeneca PLC

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology • Cambridge, United Kingdom

AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish global biopharmaceutical company formed in 1999 through the merger of Sweden's Astra AB and the UK's Zeneca Group PLC. Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the company focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines across major therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, and respiratory and immunology. AstraZeneca's medicines are sold in more than 125 countries, supported by a global research and development network spanning Europe, North America and Asia. The company reported approximately 96,100 employees worldwide at 31 December 2025 and generated $58.7 billion in revenue during 2025.

Quick Facts

Founded 1999
Industry Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Headquarters Cambridge, United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
State / Region England
Company Size 96,100 employees
Ownership Publicly Owned