Some economists predict a recession will hit within 12 months. While the stock market has been struggling for over a year, things could get worse for many corporations if we officially enter a recession. However, some businesses are built to handle almost any economic situation.

That's the case with pharmaceutical companies whose lifesaving medicines are in high demand even when the economy tanks. Let's look at two pharma giants that could help investors navigate the next recession and beyond: Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN).

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