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Notes to news editors
AstraZeneca is based in the UK and is one of the world's leading ethical pharmaceutical companies, with a powerful range of products designed to fight disease in important areas of medical need. The company is research and technology intensive with extensive marketing and development skills. It spends over £5 million each working day on the global research and development of innovative, effective medicines.
AstraZeneca are the leading company in three therapeutic areas in the UK: Gastroenterology, Oncology and Anaesthesia and the second largest company in the UK Respiratory and Cardiovascular markets.
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