Kjell Rudolf Peter Edman

Astra AB used to manufacture and market cardiovascular preparations, local anesthetics, anti-infective agents and medical-care equipment. The firm's products were Pulmicort, Xylocaine, Marcaine, EMLA and Naropin. It had operations in Scandinavia, Europe, North & South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia. The company was headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden.

AstraZeneca AB engages in biopharmaceutical business. It provides treatment of diseases in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, cancer, respiratory, inflammation, and autoimmunity. The firm offers operations in the areas of infection, neuroscience, and stomach and intestinal diseases. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Sodertalje, Sweden.

Biovitrum AB develops and sells specialist pharmaceuticals that improve people's lives. The company's business goal is to create a pharmaceutical company with long-term profitability through the international launch and sale of in-house developed products. Research expertise and capabilities are focused on development and production of biotechnology therapeutics within the prioritized areas of hemophilia, inflammation/autoimmune diseases, cancer supportive care and malabsorption. The company was founded in January 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Biolipox AB develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products. The company engages in the research and development of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of respiratory and other inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis, pain, and arthritis. It was founded in June 2000 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.