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Takeda Introduces Vedolizumab In India Amid Signs Of Gear Shift

 
• By Anju Ghangurde

Takeda launches blockbuster gastrointestinal drug vedolizumab in India, stepping up the tempo on the back of the local base provided by its acquisition of Shire. More expansion in the country appears to be in store for the Japanese firm.  

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Years after taking a seemingly very measured approach in India, Japanese company Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. appears to be shifting gears on the back of the foundation in the country inherited through its global acquisition of Shire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC.

At a recent press briefing to announce the local launch of vedolizumab, Takeda’s senior management in India underscored the firm’s commitment to the country and indicated an intent to expand operations across a spectrum of activities, bolstered by the Shire deal

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