First world launch for Evenity

4 March 2019

The world-first launch has taken place of the humanized anti-sclerostin monoclonal antibody Evenity (romosozumab ) in Japan for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients with a high risk of fracture, according to Amgen Astellas BioPharma.

The joint venture of US biotech Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) and Japan’s Astellas (TYO: 4503) is developing Evenity in cooperation with Belgian drugmaker UCB (Euronext: UCB). News of the launch saw Astellas’ shares edge up 1.12% to 1,762 yen today.

Amgen Astellas and Astellas will co-promote Evenity. Based on an agreement between UCB and Amgen, UCB Japan is responsible for a disease state approach to raise awareness, understanding and treatment rates for patients with osteoporosis in Japan. UCB Japan will not be involved in product promotion for Evenity.

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