Amgen Builds Up Future Launches As Oncology Biosimilars Slide
Firm Looks To Amjevita, Along With Stelara And Eylea Rivals, For Future Growth
Executive Summary
Amgen’s biosimilars sales are on the decline, largely due to erosion of its oncology portfolio. However, the debut of first US Humira rival Amjevita, along with planned versions of Stelara and Eylea, are expected to push the segment back into growth.
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