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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE: TAK), a Japanese multinational corporation, stands as Asia's largest and one of the globe's top 20 pharmaceutical giants by revenue. Headquartered in Tokyo, Takeda operates across approximately 80 countries, merging American and British roots into its vast global presence.
With a revenue of JPY 4.3 trillion in fiscal 2023, Takeda dedicates its efforts predominantly to five therapeutic areas: oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, and plasma-derived therapies, which collectively generate more than 80% of its revenue. Takeda’s global footprint is diversified, with 50% of its revenue originating from the US, 20% from Japan, and another 20% from Europe and Canada.
Noteworthy for its robust pipeline and commitment to innovation, Takeda partners with various organizations to push the boundaries of medical research. A recent highlight includes a joint venture with Astellas Pharma Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. This collaboration aims to incubate early drug discovery programs, striving to transition academic breakthroughs into practical medical treatments.
Moreover, Takeda's strategic partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences to develop NBI-1065845, an investigational treatment for major depressive disorder, showcases its dedication to addressing unmet medical needs. The positive Phase 2 results of the SAVITRI™ study underline the potential of NBI-1065845 to provide hope for patients with inadequate responses to existing treatments.
Takeda's philosophy focuses on creating a healthier world through life-transforming treatments in its core areas. Their values-based, R&D-driven approach has sustained their leadership in the pharmaceutical sector for over two centuries.
Takeda has entered into a collaboration with Zedira and Dr. Falk Pharma to exclusively develop and commercialize TAK-227 (ZED1227) for celiac disease in the U.S. and other regions outside of Europe, Canada, Australia, and China. This investigational oral therapy aims to inhibit the immune response to gluten, addressing a significant unmet need in celiac disease treatment. The agreement adds a promising candidate to Takeda's pipeline, which already includes two other investigational therapies for celiac disease, both recently entering Phase 2 trials.
Takeda announced a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's CHMP for its dengue vaccine candidate, TAK-003. This recommendation supports the vaccine's use in individuals aged four and older across Europe and dengue-endemic countries. The decision is based on over 4.5 years of safety and efficacy data from a pivotal Phase 3 trial involving more than 20,000 participants. Marketing authorization in Europe is anticipated soon, with further regulatory reviews expected in Latin America and Asia.
Takeda has announced that the FDA has accepted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the expanded use of TAKHZYRO (lanadelumab-flyo) to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in pediatric patients aged 2 to <12 years old. Currently, no approved prophylactic treatments exist for children under 6. If approved, TAKHZYRO would be the first treatment available for this demographic. The FDA has granted priority review, with a decision expected in the first half of 2023.
Takeda and UNITAR have launched a joint initiative to enhance healthcare systems for plasma and plasma-derived therapies. This partnership aims to address the rising global demand for these therapies due to increasing patients with rare diseases. The initiative seeks to create a UN-based platform to unite experts, policymakers, and stakeholders, improving access and quality of life for patients. Takeda will contribute its expertise and funding, working collaboratively with countries to develop solutions tailored to their healthcare challenges.
Takeda and Enel North America have signed a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to advance Takeda's sustainability goals. The agreement is expected to generate approximately 350,000 Megawatt Hours (MWh) of renewable energy credits annually, covering around 20% of Takeda’s current Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. The VPPA facilitates the purchase of electricity from Enel’s 79 MW Seven Cowboy wind project in Oklahoma, ensuring a sustainable energy source for Takeda’s U.S. facilities. This aligns with Takeda's target to reduce GHG emissions by 40% by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035.
Takeda announced that the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended approval for maribavir, a treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adults post-transplant. This would be the first CMV-specific UL97 protein kinase inhibitor in the EU. The recommendation stems from the Phase 3 SOLSTICE study, which showed maribavir's superiority over conventional therapies at week 8. CMV affects 16%-70% of transplant recipients, necessitating effective treatment options.
Takeda has launched the CDPATH™ program, a personalized prognostic tool designed for Crohn's disease patients in the U.S. This tool predicts the risk of developing serious complications within three years using blood tests, and it's offered at no cost to eligible adult patients. The program aims to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers by integrating patient-specific markers with clinical assessments. CDPATH is available through over 2,500 locations nationwide, enhancing patient-centered care for over three million people affected by inflammatory bowel disease.
Takeda has launched four new partnerships under its Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program, contributing a total of
Takeda announced that its dengue vaccine, QDENGA (TAK-003), has been approved by the
NextRNA Therapeutics announces the appointment of Dominique Verhelle, PhD, MBA, as CEO, effective immediately. Verhelle, a co-founder of the company, has spearheaded its scientific and corporate strategy since its inception. Under her leadership, NextRNA secured $56M in financing to advance its unique platform aimed at developing small molecule drugs targeting non-coding RNA interactions. Additionally, Jason Katz has been appointed as VP and Head of Drug Discovery, bringing extensive drug discovery experience from IFM Therapeutics and Merck.
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