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31 October 2018Big Pharma

Takeda ‘to sell OTC business in Europe’ to fund Shire acquisition

Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceuticals is reportedly planning to sell its European over-the-counter business to lessen its debt from acquiring biotech company Shire.

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