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Parsabiv Could Allow Amgen To Maintain Control Of Calcimimetics Market

 
• By Michael Cipriano

Amgen's oral calcimimetic Sensipar faces generic competition in 2018, but the new intravenuous Parsabiv has advantages that could make it the more popular alternative.

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With superior efficacy, a lower rate of adverse events and a potential adherence benefit, Amgen Inc. is hoping the US FDA's approval of its secondary hyperparathyroidism treatment Parsabiv (etelcalcetide)‎ will strengthen its hold on the calcimimetics market as the company prepares to face generic competition for Sensipar (cinacalcet).

Parsabiv – approved Feb. 8 for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis –...

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