The Blackstone Group, a major US private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Takeda Consumer Healthcare Company (TCHC), a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical. Investment funds and other industries have been putting out feelers toward the pharmaceutical sector in recent…
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Authorized Generics Solidifying Their Presence in Japan Gx Market
June 16, 2017
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Japan Pharma Earnings Show SGLT-2 Market Uptake Still Slow
May 22, 2017
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Astellas’ LLP Sale to Private Equity Group Signals New Business Model for Older Drugs
April 10, 2017
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Mitsubishi Tanabe’s Exit Shows Research-Driven Makers’ Generic Biz at Crossroads
March 31, 2017
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As Takeda’s R&D Rejig Progresses, Biotech JV Launch Sets Direction for Its Japan Regime
March 23, 2017
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Daiichi Sankyo Espha Goes on AG Spree as It Wins Nod for 7 Major Brands
February 16, 2017
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Montelukast AG Achieves Rapid Market Penetration, Enjoys Stronger Start than Candesartan AG
February 7, 2017
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AGs Set to Break into 10 Billion Yen Territory in Japan
November 14, 2016
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Gilead Stays Pat on Hep C Plan, Japan Chief Says Innovation Outstrips Re-Pricing Hit
October 18, 2016
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Japan’s Established Drug Market Shines as Renewed Opportunity for Foreign Generic Firms
September 26, 2016
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Sumitomo Dainippon Feeling Sense of Crisis about Operating Profit to Approach Zero; Will Offer Early Retirement and Cut Executive Compensation
September 15, 2016
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Surprise Rule Change Pops Up Yet Again, This Time with Taltz
September 5, 2016
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Top Global Pharmas Lackluster in Japan while Hep C Drug Makers Flourish
June 21, 2016
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Success of Daiichi Sankyo’s New Midterm Plan to Hinge on Edoxaban; 120 Billion Yen Sales Target Set for FY2020
April 13, 2016
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Multiple Authorized Generics Get Approval towards June Listing as Pharmas See Opportunities
February 17, 2016
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Japan Drug Makers Foresee 6% Sales Growth in FY2015: Jiho Tally
February 15, 2016
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17,800 Hep C Patients Prescribed Sovaldi in 6 Months; Clinical Benefits Out of Consideration in New Re-Pricing Rule
January 27, 2016
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Global Pharmas Mull Excluding Japan from In-Licensing Deals on Annual Revision Fears, Softer Yen
January 26, 2016
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Takeda’s Exit from Diabetes Research a Symbolic Move under Weber Leadership
January 20, 2016
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Teva JV Deal Marks Turning Point in Takeda’s Japanese Business
January 6, 2016
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