The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on December 12 presented a draft outline of the FY2026 drug pricing…
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Takeda in Talks with Shire after 3 Buyout Proposals Rejected
Takeda Pharmaceutical has made three proposals to London-listed Shire regarding its potential offer for the Dublin maker, which were all rejected, the two companies revealed on April 19, confirming earlier reports by Reuters. Their talks are still ongoing, they said.…
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