Amgen's cholesterol-lowering antibody Repatha is being launched in Europe at well below the new drug's cost in the US, raising the chance that American payers will seek hefty discounts on the drug.

The company’s Repatha (evolocumab) was added to optimised statin therapy in a phase 3 trial, and resulted in statistically significant regression of atherosclerosis in patients with coronary ...

Repatha (evolocumab) is a prescription drug used in certain situations to lower cholesterol and reduce serious heart-related risks. Repatha does this by attaching itself to a protein in your body ...

It’s not known whether Repatha (evolocumab) is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors may determine whether you should use the drug during this time. It’s not known ...