Takeda is a research-based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals. The company develops and supplies pharmaceuticals for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, gastroenterological diseases, infections and cancers. The company also manufactures and markets OTC drugs, vitamins, food additives, chemical products, plant protection products and veterinary products. The major ethical products include Blopress®, Actos®, Prevacid® and Lupron Depot®. Takeda is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and had spent ¥89,846 M for R&D in 2001.