Takeda Brings Rare Disease Drugs To India But Access Questions Linger
Executive Summary
Takeda has introduced rare disease therapies from Shire’s portfolio in India and appears to be shifting gears in a market where it has long adopted a measured approach. But pricing and access to these products pose challenges that the Japanese multinational will need to address.
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