Amgen

Amgen's deCODE Uncovers New Clonal Hematopoiesis Risk Factors and Genes

Amgen’s deCODE Reveals New Clonal Hematopoiesis Risk Factors and Genes

Anika Sharma

Amgen’s subsidiary, deCODE Genetics, has uncovered new risk factors and genes associated with clonal hematopoiesis, a precursor condition to blood ...

Wezlana Challenges Stelara in Medicare Negotiations: Amgen's Biosimilar on the Horizon

Amgen’s Wezlana Emerges as Competitor to J&J’s Stelara, Shaping Medicare Negotiations

Anika Sharma

Johnson & Johnson may find a silver lining in the recent FDA approval of Amgen’s biosimilar for Stelara. This approval ...

Amgen Wins FDA Approval for Stelara Biosimilar

Amgen Secures FDA Approval for Stelara Biosimilar, Awaits 2025 Launch Post-Settlement

Anika Sharma

The FDA has granted approval to Amgen for its biosimilar rendition of Johnson & Johnson’s renowned autoimmune medication, Stelara. However, ...

Amgen cuts jobs post Horizon buyout | Pharmtales

Amgen to cut 350 jobs after acquiring Horizon for $28 billion

Anika Sharma

Recently, in the aftermath of Amgen’s substantial $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon, unveiled in December and finalized this month, these ...

Lumakras Boosts PFS in KRAS G12C-Mutated CRC (ESMO 2023)

Lumakras-Vectibix combo outperforms standard therapy in KRAS G12C-mutated colorectal cancer (ESMO 2023)

Anika Sharma

ESMO 2023: LBA10 Nevertheless, a shadow has been cast over the KRAS inhibitor due to recent criticisms by FDA advisors. ...

Tarlatamab Improves Survival in Advanced SCLC (ESMO 2023)

Phase II DeLLphi-301 Study Reveals Impressive Antitumor Activity of Amgen’s First-in-Class Bispecific Antibody Tarlatamab (ESMO 2023)

Anika Sharma

ESMO 2023: LBA92 Most SCLC patients are diagnosed with cancer that has already spread beyond the lungs, and their average ...

Astria joins eczema race with Ichnos’ drug deal

Astria buys rights to Ichnos’ eczema drug for $15M, joining crowded field of Amgen and Sanofi

Anika Sharma

Ichnos Sciences has secured a buyer for its OX40 eczema program, with Astria Therapeutics entering the scene by paying an ...

Amgen Successfully Completes $27.8B Acquisition of Horizon After FTC Dispute Resolution

Amgen Successfully Completes $27.8B Acquisition of Horizon After FTC Dispute Resolution

Anika Sharma

Amgen has successfully concluded its monumental $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, triumphing over a legal challenge posed by the ...

Amgen’s Lumakras flunks FDA expert meeting, but market withdrawal looks unlikely for now

Amgen’s Lumakras flunks FDA expert meeting, but market withdrawal looks unlikely for now

Anika Sharma

Amgen’s groundbreaking KRAS inhibitor, Lumakras, faced a pivotal moment as the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) convened to evaluate ...

FDA Identifies 'Systemic Bias' in Amgen's Late-Stage Lumakras Trial Ahead of Adcomm

FDA Identifies ‘Systemic Bias’ in Amgen’s Late-Stage Lumakras Trial Ahead of Adcomm

Anika Sharma

As an FDA advisory committee prepares to deliberate on the data supporting Amgen’s groundbreaking drug Lumakras, a pre-meeting briefing document ...

Amgen, AstraZeneca, Tezspire, asthma, advertisement

How Tezspire helps a punk rocker with severe asthma live his life to the fullest

Anika Sharma

Amgen and AstraZeneca are making a triumphant return to television advertising to highlight how Tezspire is transforming the lives of ...

World Conference on Lung Cancer, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer IASLC 2023, Amgen, KRAS G12C NSCLC, Lumakras, Sotorasib, Chemotherapy

Amgen Unveils Exciting First-Line KRAS G12C NSCLC Data: Lumakras (Sotorasib) with Chemotherapy Shines at WCLC

Anika Sharma

Amgen has unveiled exciting findings from a segment of the CodeBreaK 101 clinical trial, a Phase 1b study investigating the ...

Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Otezla, Sotyktu, Johnson and Johnson

Amgen’s Otezla holds its ground against BMS’ Sotyktu in oral plaque psoriasis market, leaving room for J&J’s potential game-changer

Anika Sharma

Amgen’s bold $13.4 billion investment in Otezla appears to remain robust in the face of competition from Bristol Myers Squibb’s ...

Amgen, Horizon Therapeutics, US Federal Trade Commission, M&A

Amgen seals the deal with Horizon for $28 billion, expanding its portfolio of rare disease drugs

Anika Sharma

After several months of legal battles, Amgen has finally received the green light for its $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon ...

Amgen, LDL Cholesterol, American Heart Association, heart disease

Navigating the Maze of “Bad Cholesterol”: A Wake-Up Call for Heart Survivors

Anika Sharma

In the delicate realm of heart health, where knowledge often stands as a shield against future battles, a surprising chasm ...

Amgen, Horizon Therapeutics, FTC, Federal Trade Commission, Amgen’s Horizon Deal, FTC Scrutiny

FTC’s Legal Pas de Deux: A Pause in the Amgen-Horizon Acquisition

Anika Sharma

In the world of corporate clashes and strategic maneuvers, a legal ballet is unfolding, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...

Amgen, Cardiovascular, Olpasiran, European Society of Cardiology, small interfering RNA, High Cholesterol

Amgen’s Groundbreaking Discovery: Unleashing the Potential of Olpasiran Beyond Expectations

Anika Sharma

In a revelation that promises to reshape the landscape of cardiovascular health, biotechnology giant Amgen has unveiled extraordinary findings from ...

Roche, KRAS inhibitor, KRAS mutation, Amgen, Mirati Therapeutics, Divarasib, NSCLC

Roche’s Latest KRAS Data Shows Promise Against Amgen and Mirati, Yet Verdict Remains Uncertain

Anika Sharma

Roche has presented compelling new data showcasing its KRAS inhibitor, divarasib, as a potential contender against rivals Amgen and Mirati. ...

Amgen, Horizon Therapeutics, Federal Trade Commission, M&A

Amgen challenges FTC’s bid to block $28B Horizon deal

Anika Sharma

Amid the ongoing legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its $28 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, Amgen ...

Lumakras, Amgen, KRAS mutation, KRAS inhibitor, KRAS G12C mutation, NSCLC, Krazati

FDA Convenes Advisors to Assess Full Approval Prospects for Amgen’s Lumakras Amid KRAS Uncertainties

Anika Sharma

Amgen faces a critical juncture with its pioneering KRAS inhibitor, Lumakras, as uncertainties loom over its potential combinability with standard ...

How Amgen Promotes Otezla with a Humorous Ad Campaign

Amgen Takes a Playful Approach with Otezla Advertisement Amid Growing Competition in the Psoriasis Market

SG Tylor

Amgen, a major biotech company, has taken an innovative approach to connect with psoriasis patients by using humor in their ...

Novartis Teams Up with Ionis for New Lp(a) Drug

Novartis Invests $60 Million Upfront in Ionis’ Innovative Cardiovascular Medication

SG Tylor

Source – Ionis Pharmaceuticals Novartis has enlisted Ionis to develop another drug for cardiovascular disease, investing $60 million in a ...