Astra Zeneca and its sudden move

Britain's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer has thrown itself on an American rival in a bold move on the eve of Brexit

Astra Zeneca, the FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals company that plays a central role in the fight against Covid-19, has agreed to buyBritain's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer has thrown itself on an American rival in a bold move on the eve of Brexit. Astra Zeneca, the FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals company that plays a central role in the fight against Covid-19, has agreed to buy Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion (£28.9 billion). for $39 billion (£28.9 billion).