Amgen Completes Acquisition of Ilypsa
Acquisition of Late-Stage Selective Phosphate Binder
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2007--Amgen
(NASDAQ:AMGN) announced today the completion of its acquisition of
Ilypsa, a private company developing non-absorbed drugs for renal
disorders. The transaction provides Amgen with a late-stage phosphate
binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney
disease (CKD) patients on hemodialysis. The acquisition was originally
announced June 4.
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therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the
first companies to realize the new science's promise by bringing safe
and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient.
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millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer,
kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses.
With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen
remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve
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SOURCE: Amgen