Baxalta
Baxalta
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Key people | Ludwig Hantson (CEO) |
| Industry | Biotechnology |
| Products | Hemophilia treatments, immunology products |
Baxalta Incorporated was a biopharmaceutical company that specialized in developing and marketing therapies for hematology, immunology, and oncology. It was established in 2015 as a spin-off from Baxter International.
History[edit | edit source]
Baxalta was created when Baxter International decided to spin off its biopharmaceutical division to focus on its medical products business. The spin-off was completed on July 1, 2015, and Baxalta began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BXLT.
In January 2016, Shire announced it would acquire Baxalta for $32 billion. The acquisition was completed in June 2016, and Baxalta became a wholly owned subsidiary of Shire.
Products[edit | edit source]
Baxalta's product portfolio included treatments for hemophilia, immune disorders, and cancer. Some of its notable products were:
- Advate - a recombinant antihemophilic factor for hemophilia A
- Gammagard - an immunoglobulin therapy for primary immunodeficiency
- Oncaspar - a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Research and Development[edit | edit source]
Baxalta invested heavily in research and development to expand its product offerings and improve existing therapies. The company focused on developing treatments for rare and orphan diseases, leveraging its expertise in biotechnology and genetic engineering.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- [Official website of Shire](https://www.shire.com)
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