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CHMP Recommends Expanded EU Indication for Amgen’s Repatha to Reduce First Heart Attack and Stroke Risk In Adults

Shots: Amgen announced that the CHMP issued a positive opinion recommending an expanded indication for Repatha (evolocumab) to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with established or high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL-C levels, alongside correction of other risk factors The recommendation is supported by the P-III (VESALIUS-CV) study involving  ≥12,000 pts., Repatha…

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Eli Lilly to Acquire Verve Therapeutics for ~$1.3B

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Verve Therapeutics to advance cardiovascular therapies As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Verve for $10.50/share in an all-cash transaction totaling ~$1B, along with one non-tradeable CVR of $3/share tied to first pts dosing with VERVE-102 for ASCVD in P-III trial by year 10 post-closing;…

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