Nycomed Integration And Tendering Success In Emerging Markets On Schedule For Takeda

Takeda's next step is to address the inherent risks of emerging markets like China.

TOKYO – The stark contrast between Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. pre- and post-Nycomed were evident in first quarter earnings as the Japanese firm becomes more entrenched in emerging markets.

In the first quarter of 2011, Takeda's net sales outside of Japan, U.S. and Western Europe represented only 2.95% of...

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