Amgen’s Repatha Passes CVOT Test, But Contribution To 2017 Sales Growth Unclear
Executive Summary
Amgen’s PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha succeeded in the FOURIER cardiovascular outcomes study, but the data may not impact the company’s revenue until 2018 – after a potential revenue decline in 2017.
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