Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Buys Shanghai Xinshengyuan Pharma

April 20, 2012 --Daiichi Sankyo’s China subsidiary has gained control of Shanghai Xinshengyuan Pharmaceutical Group Medicine & Chemical Reagents Sales Co., a company that imports Ranbaxy’s generic drug portfolio into China. Daiichi and Ranbaxy are already partners. In 2008, Daiichi Sankyo paid $4.6 billion for a controlling interest in Ranbaxy, adding generic drugs to Daiichi Sankyo’s portfolio of innovative drugs. By buying Xinshengyuan, Daiichi gains control of its partner’s products in China. More details....

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