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Global biopharmaceutical firm; R&D-driven NMEs
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Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering medicines and vaccines to improve patient health. It relies on extensive research and development to create new molecular entities (NMEs) and bring them to market, aiming for up to 15 product launches through FY2024 from a pipeline of 11 NMEs. Revenue comes mainly from selling pharmaceutical products, supported by about 41,000 third-party suppliers worldwide. The company differentiates itself through a deep history (over 240 years), a broad portfolio of global brands, and a patient-centric approach that places patients’ needs at the center of its operations while pursuing environmental sustainability. Takeda’s goal is to advance health globally by turning scientific innovations into accessible therapies, maintaining long-term growth through steady product innovation and responsible operations.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1781
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Takeda announced Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) for treating narcolepsy type 1 in adults. The oral medication is the first to address the underlying orexin deficiency causing the disease, rather than just managing individual symptoms. Narcolepsy type 1 is a chronic neurological condition characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, disrupted sleep, and other symptoms that significantly impact patients' daily lives. Diagnostic delays average more than 10 years. The approval follows global Phase 3 trials showing statistically significant improvements across the full range of symptoms. Common side effects included insomnia, urinary urgency and frequency, and excessive saliva. ORZEYFUL is also approved in China and the United States. Takeda developed the first-in-class orexin receptor 2 agonist in its Japanese laboratories and plans to launch the treatment quickly.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Takeda's ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) for treating narcolepsy type 1 in adults. The oral medication is the first orexin receptor 2 agonist approved to address the underlying cause of the disease rather than individual symptoms. Narcolepsy type 1 is a chronic neurological disease affecting approximately 120,000 people in the US. It is driven by orexin deficiency and causes excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, cognitive symptoms and disrupted sleep. Clinical trials showed adults taking ORZEYFUL experienced significant improvements across the full range of symptoms compared to placebo. Takeda is preparing for the US launch, which will proceed following completion of the Drug Enforcement Administration scheduling process. The company describes the approval as potentially redefining how narcolepsy type 1 is managed.
Seattle-based biotech startup Accipiter Biosciences has raised an additional $10.5 million, less than a year after emerging from stealth with $12.7 million. The funding, from existing investors including Flying Fish Partners and Takeda, will accelerate the company's drug development programmes. The startup uses AI tools developed at the University of Washington's Institute for Protein Design to engineer proteins that can bind multiple cellular targets simultaneously. The company has expanded to 22 employees, including researchers who worked under Nobel laureate David Baker. Accipiter Bio has partnerships with Pfizer and Gilead Sciences-owned Kite Pharma, with potential milestone payments exceeding $330 million. The additional funding will enable the company to advance three or four drug candidates into clinical trials, focusing on immunology and oncology.
Takeda Pharmaceutical reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results aligned with its full-year outlook. Revenue totalled JPY 1.22 trillion, up 10.2% on an actual foreign-exchange basis but down 0.5% at constant exchange rates. Core operating profit reached JPY 358.9 billion, rising 11.5% on an actual FX basis. The company's core inline brands, representing 58% of total revenue, grew 2.3% at constant exchange rates. New launches accounted for 4% of revenue but grew 22.6%, supported by FRUZAQLA, LIVTENCITY, ADZYNMA and QDENGA. Takeda is preparing three product launches: ORZEYFUL for narcolepsy type 1, rusfertide for polycythemia vera, and zasocitinib for psoriasis. The company maintained its fiscal 2026 guidance and expects to generate JPY 650 billion to JPY 750 billion in free cash flow.
India has approved Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine, marking the country's first approved vaccine for the disease. The Japanese drugmaker received regulatory approval as authorities seek to combat dengue's accelerating transmission across India. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, poses a significant public health challenge in tropical regions. The approval represents a milestone in India's efforts to address the disease burden. The vaccine's introduction comes as dengue cases continue to rise in the country, making prevention efforts increasingly urgent for Indian health authorities.