Amgen receives NMPA approval for Repatha® (evolocumab) In China to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved a new indication for Repatha® (evolocumab) as the first PCSK9 inhibitor in China for adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary revascularization.