In October 2006, Eisai acquired four products mainly for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, as well as an oncology specialty sales force from Ligand Pharmaceuticals. This provided Eisai with an initial commercial infrastructure for oncology products. The acquisition of Morphotek, Inc. in April 2007 added important antibody technology and an antibody pipeline. In January 2008, Eisai acquired MGI PHARMA, INC., an oncology and acute care-focused company, to broaden its R&D and commercial capabilities, pipeline and product portfolio in oncology and supportive care.
Eisai is committed to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with cancer and to delivering novel treatment options that create hope.
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About Eisai Europe Ltd.
Established in 1989, Eisai Europe Ltd. is the European pharmaceutical subsidiary of Eisai Co. Ltd., a research-based human health care (hhc) company that discovers, develops and markets products throughout the world. Through a global network of research facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, Eisai actively participates in all aspects of the worldwide health care system. Eisai focuses its efforts in two main therapeutic areas; integrative neurology and integrative oncology/critical care. Eisai employs more than 9,500 people worldwide.
For further information please contact: Andrew Day, Communications Director, Eisai Europe Ltd, +44(0)208-600-1400, +44(0)7973-411-419
