Takeda Offloads Xiidra As Expected, For $3.4bn Upfront To Novartis
Executive Summary
As widely anticipated, Takeda has reached an agreement to divest an ex-Shire ophthalmology drug, as it streamlines the combined post-acquisition business to focus on core therapeutic pillars.
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