Outcomes Claim May Help Amgen Make Case For PCSK9 Inhibitor Repatha

Labeling for reduction of cardiovascular risk may help a bit with payers, but the "twin problem" of pricing and lack of patient adherence is likely to continue to present hurdles for reimbursement.

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Amgen Inc.'s injectable PCSK9 antibody Repatha (evolocumab) has secured the long-sought labeling claim for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients needing greater lowering of LDL cholesterol, but the real-world impact in terms of prescribing and payment remains to be seen.

The company announced on Dec.1 that the US FDA expanded labeling for Repatha to include a claim for preventing heart...

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