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Amgen Inc. reports developments across its biotechnology medicines business, including discovery, development, manufacturing and delivery of human therapeutics. Company updates center on a portfolio and pipeline spanning cancer, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, with named products and programs such as TEPEZZA, Repatha and IMDELLTRA appearing in clinical and commercial announcements.
Recurring news also covers quarterly financial results, non-GAAP performance measures, manufacturing network investments, supply-chain capacity, research collaborations, medical and investor conference presentations, and executive or organizational changes tied to the integration of biology, technology, artificial intelligence and data across Amgen's operations.
Amgen will host a webcast call on Oct. 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, in conjunction with the EADV 2021 Congress. The call will feature David M. Reese, M.D., and other management discussing clinical data, particularly from the AMG 451/KHK4083 Phase 2 trial for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The investor call is open to the public and can be accessed via Amgen’s website. A replay will be available for 90 days post-event.
On September 24, 2021, Amgen announced FDA approval for Repatha® (evolocumab) as an adjunct therapy for pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). This approval follows the Phase 3b HAUSER-RCT study, demonstrating an average LDL-C reduction of 38% with Repatha compared to placebo. The approval aims to address the unmet medical needs of children with genetically high cholesterol. Repatha is already available for older pediatric patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and is approved in 75 countries worldwide.
Amgen will present at the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Sept. 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Susan Sweeney, SVP of Global Marketing, and Peter H. Griffith, CFO, will represent the company. The presentation will be available via live audio on Amgen's website for media, investors, and the public. A replay will be accessible for seven days post-event. Amgen focuses on innovative therapeutics addressing serious illnesses, leveraging advanced human genetics to enhance health outcomes globally.
On Sept. 22, 2021, Amgen released its 8th edition of the Biosimilar Trends Report, highlighting the U.S. biosimilars marketplace across inflammation, oncology, and nephrology. The report indicates that biosimilars have saved the U.S. healthcare system $9.8 billion over five years and could reduce patient out-of-pocket spending by $238 million. It notes that biosimilars launch with prices 15% to 37% lower than reference products, capturing an average market share of 65% in therapeutic areas. The report underscores the importance of competition and education for the sustainable growth of biosimilars.
Amgen announced that the U.S. District Court for New Jersey upheld patents protecting its psoriasis treatment, Otezla (apremilast), from generic competition by Sandoz and Zydus. The court affirmed four patents, preventing these companies from producing generics until February 2028. Although Amgen succeeded in most claims, the court ruled against it concerning a specific dosing schedule patent. Otezla is approved for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers in Behçet's Disease.
On September 16, 2021, Amgen announced promising results from the Phase 1b/2 CodeBreaK 101 study, evaluating the combination of LUMAKRAS (sotorasib) and Vectibix (panitumumab) in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). The trial revealed an overall objective response rate (ORR) of 27% among 26 patients, significantly higher than the 9.7% observed with LUMAKRAS monotherapy. A new Phase 3 trial will begin in the third-line setting. The safety profile was manageable, with no severe adverse effects noted. Results were presented at the ESMO21 Virtual Congress.
Amgen and The Lundquist Institute have awarded the first Amgen Golden Ticket to Diadem Biotherapeutics, allowing them one year of lab space at BioLabs LA. Selected during a virtual pitch event, Diadem will benefit from Amgen's mentorship as they advance novel immunotherapies. This initiative aims to foster life science startups in Southern California, with two more tickets to be awarded in the next three years. The partnership reflects Amgen's commitment to innovation and support for the burgeoning biotech ecosystem in Los Angeles.
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Healthcare Conference on September 17, 2021, at 11:45 a.m. ET. Peter H. Griffith, executive vice president and CFO, will lead the presentation. A live audio webcast will be available via Amgen's website for the media, investors, and the public. The presentation will be archived for seven days after the event. Amgen, a biotechnology leader since 1980, focuses on serious illnesses and aims to improve health outcomes worldwide.
Amgen will host a live webcast on Sept. 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring David M. Reese, M.D., discussing clinical data on the KRASG12C inhibitor LUMAKRAS™ (sotorasib) alongside Vectibix® (panitumumab) during the ESMO 2021 Congress. The event is open to the investment community, media, and the public, accessible via Amgen's website. Archived playback will be available for at least 90 days post-event. Founded in 1980, Amgen is a leading biotechnology firm focused on innovative therapeutics for serious diseases.
Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. announced detailed data from a Phase 2 study of KHK4083/AMG 451, a potential first-in-class anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody for treating atopic dermatitis. The findings will be highlighted at the EADV Congress from September 29 to October 2, 2021. The study involved 274 patients, assessing its efficacy and safety through the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) over 16 weeks. KHK4083/AMG 451 leverages advanced POTELLIGENT technology to enhance immune responses and is a collaborative development with Amgen, which will lead global commercialization outside of Japan.