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Date:2/9/2009

efficacy and an improved side effect profile. By collaborating with AstraZeneca, a company with a strong history of developing new medicines, we have the opportunity to both advance and expand upon these scientific discoveries to address better the needs of patients worldwide."

Christer Kohler, Vice President for AstraZeneca's Global Discovery Research Area focused on Central Nervous System & Pain, says "Besides enabling us to harness the combined power of two outstanding, world-class institutions, this agreement also establishes a strong footing for AstraZeneca in the strategically important TRI research area. We continue to build alliances and collaborations within the scientific community and this deal is another example of our strong commitment and ability to leverage innovation with the aim of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives."

February 9, 2009

NOTES TO EDITORS

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of meaningful prescription medicines and supplier for healthcare services. AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies with healthcare sales of $29.55 billion and is a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory, oncology and infectious disease medicines. In the United States, AstraZeneca is a $13.35 billion dollar healthcare business with 12,200 employees committed to improving people's lives. AstraZeneca is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Global) as well as the FTSE4Good Index.

For more information visit http://www.astrazeneca-us.com./

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