Amgen’s Biosimilars Business Dips As Key Contributors Face Fresh Competition
Company Remains Confident That Future Launches Will See It Meet Ambitious Targets
Executive Summary
Two of Amgen’s flagship biosimilar products saw a notable drop in sales in Q1 in the face of increased competition, but impending launches are expected to put the unit back on track.
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