Amgen Inc

Company Profile

• Business description

  Amgen is a leader in biotechnology-based human therapeutics. Flagship drugs include red blood cell boosters Epogen and Aranesp, immune system boosters Neupogen and Neulasta, and Enbrel and Otezla for inflammatory diseases. Amgen introduced its first cancer therapeutic, Vectibix, in 2006 and markets bone-strengthening drug Prolia/Xgeva (approved 2010) and Evenity (2019). The acquisition of Onyx bolstered the firm's therapeutic oncology portfolio with Kyprolis. Recent launches include Repatha (cholesterol-lowering), Aimovig (migraine), Lumakras (lung cancer), and Tezspire (asthma). The 2023 Horizon acquisition brings several rare-disease drugs, including thyroid eye disease drug Tepezza. Amgen also has a growing biosimilar portfolio.

• Contact

  One Amgen Center Drive
  Thousand OaksCA91320-1799
  USA

  T: +1 805 447-1000

  E: [email protected]

  https://www.amgen.com

• Sector

  Healthcare

  Stock type

  Defensive

• Industry

  Drug Manufacturers - General

  Fiscal Year End

  31 December 2024

  Employees

  26,700