Amgen Continues To Feel COVID-19 Sales Impact In Q1
Otezla Stands Out For Coming In $100m Below Consensus
Executive Summary
Patients’ COVID-19 anxiety continues to keep them from seeking treatments for psoriasis, migraine and even cancer, Amgen said, blaming the pandemic for much of its 4% decline in first quarter revenue.
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