Two press briefings will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2003:

Crestor and Exanta Webcasts

CRESTOR webcast - (webcast no longer available)

EXANTA webcast - (webcast no longer available)

Telephone dial-up

In addition to the webcast there will be a telephone dial-up enabling you to listen to the presentations and participate in the Q & A session while viewing the slides on the internet. To use this facility you will need to call +44 (0) 1296 480 180 and insert the pin number 938926# a few minutes prior to the start of the press briefings on Wednesday 2 April.

To view either of these webcasts you will need either Window Media Player Version 7.1 (or higher) or Real Media Player Version 8. More information available at www.AstraZenecaPressOffice.com .

*10.45 CST will be 17.45 BST, 18.45 CET and 11.45 EST on 2 April 2003

**12.15 CST will be 19.15 BST, 20.15 CET and 13.15EST on 2 April 2003

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the following individuals: