CHAPTER 1: The Birth of a Vision Through Merger (1999)In 1999, Zeneca Group (UK) and Astra AB (Sweden) merged to create AstraZeneca.This was not just a business consolidation but a strategic move to form a research-driven global pharmaceutical company.Zeneca: A spin-off from ICI, known for oncology and cardiovascular drugsAstra: Specialized in gastrointestinal and respiratory treatments“Their un..
