The US biosimilars market finally is gaining traction with more than two dozen products approved and more than half of those available for prescriptions, so it appears that Amgen’s optimistic view of the market – and the company’s multibillion-dollar investment in this space – is beginning to play out.
Amgen Sees A Vibrant US Biosimilars Market
As Firm's Biosimilars Business Pushes Into Blockbuster Territory
Biosimilar executives Leah Christl and Chad Pettit see reasons for optimism in the US market as new launches and sales begin to add up. Amgen’s portfolio is annualizing at $1bn as of the fourth quarter.

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