AstraZeneca plc is a multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, England. AstraZeneca plc operates in more than 100 countries worldwide and employs over 70,000 people. Their primary focus is on developing treatments for diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, and diabetes. AstraZeneca plc is committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world through innovative research and development of new medicines.