Shire Pharmaceuticals
Former global biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, acquired by Takeda.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Shire Pharmaceuticals was a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, focused on developing treatments for rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, and other areas. Founded in 1986, it was listed on NASDAQ and the London Stock Exchange. In 2019, Shire was acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company for approximately $62 billion and integrated into Takeda's operations.
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