Amgen Launches Evenity For High-Risk Osteoporosis At $21,900 List Price
Executive Summary
Amgen EVP Murdo Gordon highlighted the unmet need for women at high risk, including those with a prior fracture. At $1,825 per month or $21,900 for a one-year course in the US, he says Evenity's cost is much lower versus competing 18- and 24-month anabolic agents.
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