Amgen Inc.'s plan to run a new cardiovascular outcomes study of its PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha (evolocumab) in high-risk patients who haven't had a cardiovascular event yet has the potential to greatly broaden the target population for the drug.
New CV Outcomes Study May Mean Big Boost For Amgen's Repatha Market
The addressable patient population in the US could increase by 4.5 million if new trial is successful.

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