Takeda Targets Severe Epilepsies In Ovid Alliance

 
• By Ian Haydock

Takeda is continuing apace with smaller targeted alliances despite its big Ariad acquisition, this time linking with a private US venture for the global development of a novel drug for serious pediatric epilepsies, in a move that aligns with the Japanese firm's pursuit of R&D externalization.

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Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. is not being distracted from pursuing smaller specialized deals despite its planned $5.2bn acquisition of US oncology firm Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc., this time linking up with a small US company to address serious forms of childhood epilepsy.

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