The Business Times
SUBSCRIBERS

Takeda hikes outlook on cancer drug sales, Q3 profit jumps 60%

Published Thu, Feb 1, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

Tokyo

TAKEDA Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said that its annual profit will outstrip a prior estimate and reach a six-year high, boosted by stronger sales of the cancer drug Velcade, after earlier reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

Velcade is used to treat multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. A US court last year upheld Takeda's patent, giving …

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Consumer & Healthcare

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here