Takeda Pharmaceutical Ltd is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients around the world. With a commitment to research and development, Takeda specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. The company employs advanced scientific techniques and a patient-centric approach to develop both new treatments and improve existing ones, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from complex medical conditions. Through its collaborative partnerships and a strong pipeline of potential therapies, Takeda continues to push the boundaries of scientific innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) will host an investor R&D Day today beginning at 8:30 a.m. JST in Tokyo. The meeting will focus on programs in the company’s late-stage pipeline, the transformative value they could deliver to patients, and the market opportunities they represent.
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KROS) to further develop, manufacture and commercialize elritercept worldwide outside of mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Global leaders gather at COP29 to address climate change, carbon market mechanisms, and climate finance. Urgency and controversy at a fossil fuel reliant host country, but focus on establishing rules for a global carbon market.
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced earnings results for the first half of fiscal year 2024 (six months ended September 30, 2024), with continued momentum in its Growth & Launch Products driving growth. The company has upgraded its full year forecasts and Management Guidance to reflect stronger than anticipated first-half performance (including milder than anticipated generic erosion of VYVANSE® in the U.S.) and revised foreign exchange assumptions.
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) today announced a new collaboration focused on identifying innovative solutions that can reduce hard-to-abate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the health care sector. The collaboration between Takeda and BMC aims to reduce the GHG emissions caused by disposal of regulated medical waste, such as pharmaceutical packaging and single-use plastics, which are among the most difficult environmental challenges facing the industry. The effort will also seek to scale the interventions developed through the collaboration by sharing best practices to help other organizations adopt and learn new ways to decarbonize in their operations to drive wider health care ecosystem impact.
HC Wainwright has initiated coverage on Alumis, highlighting the biopharmaceutical company's lead drug candidate, ESK-001. The analyst notes ESK-001's superior clinical data compared to Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu, indicating strong growth potential in the TYK2 market.
Johnson & Johnson has discontinued its Phase 2 study of mosnodenvir, an investigational antiviral candidate for dengue prevention, as part of a strategic shift in its R&D portfolio. Final efficacy data from the study will be available after analysis.
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to manufacture and market FRUZAQLA Capsules 1mg/5mg (generic name: fruquintinib), a selective oral inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) -1, -2 and -3, for the treatment of advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer (CRC) that is neither curable nor resectable and that has progressed after chemotherapy.
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) will present additional data from the Phase 2b trials (TAK-861-2001,TAK-861-2002) and long-term extension (LTE) study (TAK-861-2003) of TAK-861 in narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) and narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) at Sleep Europe 2024, the 27th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS), being held September 24-27, 2024 in Seville, Spain. TAK-861 is an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) selective-agonist designed to address the orexin deficiency in NT1 by selectively stimulating the orexin receptor 2. TAK-861 has the potential to be the first treatment to address the underlying pathophysiology of NT1. Based on the positive Phase 2b trial results, Takeda has initiated the FirstLight Study, a global Phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of TAK-861 in adults with NT1.
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE: TAK) today committed JPY4.6 billion (Approx. USD 32 million) to five new Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to improving health systems resiliency in low and middle-income countries around the world. This commitment demonstrates Takeda’s focus on tackling systemic disparities and supporting local leadership in strengthening health infrastructure, empowering health workforce, and increasing local knowledge and capacity to improve equitable and sustainable healthcare access and delivery.
Truist Securities has initiated coverage on Protagonist Therapeutics, praising its first-in-class lead asset with promising Phase 2 data in rare blood cancer and a multi-billion dollar potential.
HC Wainwright initiated coverage on Enliven Therapeutics, noting its innovative small molecules for tumor treatments. HC Wainwright gave a Buy rating with a $37 price target, projecting significant sales potential for Enliven's therapies.
FDA grants approval to Ascendis Pharma's Yorvipath (TransCon PTH) for adult hypoparathyroidism. Yorvipath offers continuous parathyroid hormone exposure and is set to launch in the U.S. with patient support services.
In a groundbreaking study, Chinese scientists have revealed that classical music could be a powerful tool in the fight against treatment-resistant depression, a condition that affects nearly 50% of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Published in Cell Reports, the research demonstrates that music can synchronize neural circuits in the brain, leading to significant antidepressant … Continue reading "New Study Reveals How Classical Music Could Revolutionize Depression Care"
Takeda Pharmaceutical stock rises following European Commission approval of Adzynma for treating ADAMTS13 deficiency in cTTP patients. Adzynma is the first enzyme replacement therapy in the EU for this rare blood disorder, demonstrating significant safety and efficacy.
Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the European Commission (EC) approved ADZYNMA®▼ (recombinant ADAMTS13) for the treatment of ADAMTS13 deficiency in children and adult patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP).3 ADZYNMA is now the first and only enzyme replacement therapy in the European Union (EU) specifically for the treatment of cTTP.3,4 This approval includes confirmation of orphan medicinal product designation and follows a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, as announced by the company on May 31, 2024.
