Amgen Builds Case for Repatha to Prevent Heart Disease With Landmark Late-Stage Data

Amgen; Repatha; VESALIUS-CV trial; primary prevention; cardiovascular disease; PCSK9 inhibitor; LDL-C; FDA approval; major adverse cardiovascular events; heart attack; stroke

Despite Government Shutdown, Companies Still Plan to Submit FDA Applications

FDA shutdown; new drug applications; biologic applications; user fees; pharmaceutical delays; government funding lapse; AbbVie; Amgen; Bristol Myers Squibb; J&J; Pfizer

Amgen’s Repatha Cholesterol-Lowering Shot Poised for Sales Boost After Landmark CV Prevention Trial Success

Amgen; Repatha; cholesterol-lowering; PCSK9 inhibitor; cardiovascular trial; VESALIUS-CV; primary prevention; heart disease; sales; LDL cholesterol

Survival Benefit of Amgen’s Bemarituzumab in Gastric Cancer Attenuates at Final Analysis

Amgen; bemarituzumab; gastric cancer; Phase 3 trial; overall survival; attenuated benefit; final analysis; FORTITUDE-101; FORTITUDE-102; Zai Lab; Opdivo; nivolumab

Amgen to Invest Over $600M in New Innovation Centre at California Headquarters

Amgen; innovation centre; science and innovation hub; Thousand Oaks; California; biotechnology; construction; automation; digital tools; therapeutic development; tax incentives; capital investment