Amgen's $27.8B Drug Gets Easier — Tepezza Shot Matches IV
Amgen's phase 3 shows subcutaneous Tepezza via on-body injector hits 77% response rate, matching IV efficacy, potentially expanding the flat $1.9B drug's reach.
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Amgen's phase 3 shows subcutaneous Tepezza via on-body injector hits 77% response rate, matching IV efficacy, potentially expanding the flat $1.9B drug's reach.
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