Three of Takeda's diabetes therapies get positive opinion from EMA unit

29 July 2013

Japan’s largest drugmaker Takeda (TSE: 4502) has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for three new type 2 diabetes therapies.

Vipidia (alogliptin) and fixed-dose combinations Vipdomet (alogliptin-metformin) and Incresync (alogliptin-pioglitazone) are indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes patients who are uncontrolled on existing therapies.

Trevor Smith, head of commercial operations, Europe & Canada, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, said: “The number of people at risk from complications associated with type 2 diabetes continues to rise across Europe as many still fail to reach treatment goals. This positive opinion marks an important milestone in Takeda’s ongoing commitment in working to advance patient care and helping to meet the individual needs of this growing patient population.”

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