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These excerpts taken from the AMGN 10-K filed Mar 1, 2010.

Denosumab

 

   

We received Complete Response Letters from the FDA on our biologics license application (“BLA”) for Prolia in the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis (“PMO”) in women and bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation therapy (“HALT”) for either prostate or breast cancer. These Complete Response Letters requested additional information to support approval of the treatment of the PMO indication and the HALT indication, and requested a new clinical program to support approval of the prevention of the PMO indication. (The FDA has provisionally approved the trade name Prolia in the indications noted above, for which the drug is administered twice yearly subcutaneously at a 60 milligram (“mg”) dose. The trade name is only for these indications and may not apply for other indications of denosumab.)

 

   

On February 19, 2010, we announced that the FDA has evaluated the content of our Complete Response submission for Prolia in the treatment of PMO, which we submitted on January 25, 2010, and classified it as a Class 2 resubmission. With the Class 2 designation, the FDA set a corresponding Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) action date of July 25, 2010.

 

   

We received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (“CHMP”) of the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) (formerly known as the EMEA) for marketing authorization for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at increased risk of fractures and bone loss associated with hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer at increased risk of fractures.

 

   

We announced positive results from the following three phase 3 head-to-head trials evaluating denosumab versus Zometa® (zoledronic acid) in the treatment of bone metastases:

 

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in patients with advanced breast cancer, in which denosumab was superior to Zometa® in delaying the time to the first skeletal-related event (“SRE”) and delaying the time to the first-and-subsequent SREs,

 

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in advanced cancer patients with solid tumors or multiple myeloma, in which denosumab was non-inferior to Zometa® in delaying the time to the first SRE,

 

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in men with advanced prostate cancer, in which denosumab was superior to Zometa® in delaying the time to the first SRE and delaying the time to the first-and-subsequent SREs.

These three studies will form the basis of the clinical evidence package for denosumab in advanced cancer, which will be submitted to regulatory authorities later in 2010.

 

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Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets a ligand known as RANKL (that binds to a receptor known as RANK) which is a key mediator of osteoclast formation, function and survival. Denosumab is being studied across a range of conditions including osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, multiple myeloma and RA.

The overall denosumab program remains on track with all completed phase 3 trials for denosumab having met all primary endpoints. The following chart is an overview of the phase 3 clinical development program for denosumab:

 

Program Area

  

Indication

   Enrollment
Status
  

Projected Data Availability

Osteoporosis

   PMO Treatment (versus placebo)    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Treatment (versus ALN)    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Prevention    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Transition (from ALN)    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   Male Osteoporosis    Enrolling    2012

Oncology

   Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Prostate Cancer    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Breast Cancer    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Bone Metastases-Prostate Cancer    Complete    2010(1)

Oncology

   Bone Metastases-Breast Cancer    Approved    TBD(2)

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Breast Cancer    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Solid Tumors/multiple myeloma    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Prostate Cancer    Complete    Received

 

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Event-driven study and consequently data availability may vary as a result

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TBD = to be determined

In 2009, we announced that a pivotal, phase 3, head-to-head trial evaluating denosumab versus Zometa® in the treatment of bone metastases in 2,046 patients with advanced breast cancer met its primary endpoint (non-inferiority compared to Zometa®) and secondary endpoints (superiority compared to Zometa®). Superior efficacy compared to Zometa® was demonstrated for both delaying the time to the first on-study SREs (fracture, radiation to bone, surgery to bone or spinal cord compression) (HR: 0.82 [95% CI 0.71 - 0.95]), and delaying the time to the first-and-subsequent SREs (HR: 0.77 [95% CI 0.66 - 0.89]). Both results were statistically significant in this 34 month study. The median time to first on-study SRE was not reached for denosumab and therefore could not be estimated. The median time to first on-study SRE was 26.5 months for Zometa®, the current standard of care. Overall, the incidence of adverse events and serious adverse events was consistent with what has previously been reported for these two agents. Of note, osteonecrosis of the jaw (“ONJ”), which had not been observed in previously reported phase 3 studies with denosumab, was seen infrequently in both treatment groups (20 patients receiving denosumab as compared with 14 patients receiving Zometa®). There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of ONJ between the two treatment arms. Infectious adverse events were balanced between the two treatment arms, as was OS and the time to cancer progression.

In 2009, we also announced that a pivotal, phase 3, head-to-head trial evaluating denosumab administered subcutaneously versus Zometa® administered as an intravenous infusion in the treatment of bone metastases in 1,776 advanced cancer patients with solid tumors (not including breast and prostate cancer) or multiple myeloma

 

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met its primary endpoint. For the primary endpoint of this study, the median time to first on-study SRE (fracture, radiation to bone, surgery to bone or spinal cord compression) was 20.6 months for those patients receiving denosumab and 16.3 months for those patients receiving Zometa® (HR: 0.84, 95% CI: 0.71-0.98), which is statistically significant for non-inferiority (p=0.0007). Although numerically greater, the delay in the time to first SRE associated with denosumab was not statistically superior compared to Zometa® based upon the statistical testing strategy (adjusted p=0.06) (secondary endpoint). The time to first-and-subsequent SRE was also numerically greater but not statistically superior compared to Zometa® (HR: 0.90 [95% CI 0.77 - 1.04]) (secondary endpoint). Overall, the incidence of adverse events and serious adverse events was consistent with what has previously been reported for these two agents. Rates of ONJ were balanced and infrequent in both treatment groups (10 patients receiving denosumab as compared with 11 patients receiving Zometa®). Infectious adverse events were balanced between the two treatment arms, as was OS and the time to cancer progression.

On February 8, 2010, we announced that a pivotal, phase 3, head-to-head trial evaluating denosumab versus Zometa® in the treatment of bone metastases in 1,901 men with advanced prostate cancer met its primary endpoint of non-inferiority in time to first SRE and its secondary endpoints (superiority compared to Zometa® for both delaying the time to the first on-study SRE and delaying the time to the first-and-subsequent SREs). Denosumab demonstrated superiority over Zometa® for both delaying the time to the first on-study SREs (fracture, radiation to bone, surgery to bone or spinal cord compression) (HR: 0.82 [95% CI 0.71 - 0.95]), and delaying the time to the first-and-subsequent SREs (HR: 0.82 [95% CI 0.71 - 0.94]). Both results were statistically significant. Overall rates of adverse events and serious adverse events, including infections, were generally similar between the two arms. ONJ was infrequent (22 patients receiving denosumab as compared with 12 patients receiving Zometa®) and there was no statistically significant difference between treatment arms. As with previous studies in advanced cancer patients, hypocalcemia was more frequent in the denosumab arm. Both OS and the time to cancer progression were balanced between treatment arms.

The phase 3 ‘147 study evaluating denosumab in patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer to prevent bone metastases is ongoing. We expect to receive the results from this study the second half of 2010.

This excerpt taken from the AMGN 8-K filed Jul 27, 2009.

About Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets RANK Ligand and is being investigated for its potential to prevent and treat a broad range of bone disease conditions including osteoporosis, bone metastases and their consequences, cancer treatment-induced bone loss due to hormone ablative therapy, multiple myeloma and bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis. Denosumab is the first late-stage investigational therapy that specifically inhibits RANK Ligand, an essential mediator of the cells that break down bone. With more than 19,000 patients in trials across indications worldwide, the denosumab development program is the largest ever initiated by Amgen. This broad and deep development program demonstrates Amgen’s commitment to researching and delivering pioneering medicines to patients with unmet medical needs.

Amgen has submitted marketing applications for denosumab in the United States, European Union, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia.

These excerpts taken from the AMGN 10-K filed Feb 27, 2009.

Denosumab

Denosumab is the first fully human monoclonal antibody in late stage clinical development that specifically targets a ligand known as RANKL (that binds to a receptor known as RANK), an essential regulator of osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone). Denosumab is being investigated for its potential to inhibit all stages of osteoclast activity through a targeted mechanism. In December 2008, we submitted a biologics license application (“BLA”) to the FDA for denosumab for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis (“PMO”) in women and bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for either prostate or breast cancer. On February 18, 2009, the FDA accepted our BLA and informed us that it will target an FDA action within ten months of the BLA’s submission date, resulting in a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) action date of October 19, 2009. The FDA indicated that it intends to simultaneously review the data we submitted for both the PMO and bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for prostate or breast cancer indications due to the interdependency of the data across the indications from more than 11,000 patients included in support of the BLA. Additionally, in January 2009, we submitted an application to the EMEA for the approval of denosumab for treatment of PMO in women and treatment of bone loss associated with hormone ablation therapy in patients with breast and prostate cancer. In addition, during 2008, we announced results of the following key trials involving denosumab.

Denosumab

Denosumab is the first fully human monoclonal antibody in late stage clinical development that specifically targets a ligand known as
RANKL (that binds to a receptor known as RANK), an essential regulator of osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone). Denosumab is being investigated for its potential to inhibit all stages of osteoclast activity through a targeted mechanism. In
December 2008, we submitted a biologics license application (“BLA”) to the FDA for denosumab for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis (“PMO”) in women and bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation
for either prostate or breast cancer. On February 18, 2009, the FDA accepted our BLA and informed us that it will target an FDA action within ten months of the BLA’s submission date, resulting in a Prescription Drug User Fee Act
(“PDUFA”) action date of October 19, 2009. The FDA indicated that it intends to simultaneously review the data we submitted for both the PMO and bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for prostate or breast cancer
indications due to the interdependency of the data across the indications from more than 11,000 patients included in support of the BLA. Additionally, in January 2009, we submitted an application to the EMEA for the approval of denosumab for
treatment of PMO in women and treatment of bone loss associated with hormone ablation therapy in patients with breast and prostate cancer. In addition, during 2008, we announced results of the following key trials involving denosumab.

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On September 16,
2008 at the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (“ASBMR”) annual meeting, we presented detailed results from the pivotal fracture trial (“Study 216”) evaluating denosumab in the

 


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treatment of PMO. In this pivotal, three-year, international, phase 3 study of approximately 7,800 women with osteoporosis, patients were randomized to
receive either denosumab, given by subcutaneous injection once every six months, or placebo injections. For the primary endpoint, treatment with denosumab resulted in a statistically significant reduction (68%) in the incidence of new vertebral
fractures compared with placebo treatment (2.3% for denosumab versus 7.2% for placebo, p=0.0001). In addition, women receiving denosumab experienced a statistically significant reduction (20%) in the incidence of new non-vertebral fractures
compared with placebo treatment (6.5% for denosumab versus 8.0% for placebo, p=0.011) and a statistically significant reduction (40%) in the incidence of hip fractures compared with placebo treatment (0.7% for denosumab versus 1.2% for placebo,
p=0.036), each a secondary endpoint. The incidence and types of both adverse and serious adverse events observed in this study, including serious infections and neoplasms, were similar between the denosumab and placebo groups. The most common
adverse events across both treatment arms were arthralgia, back pain, hypertension and nasopharyngitis.

In addition to the detailed results
of Study 216, we presented the results of two non-pivotal phase 3 studies of denosumab in osteoporosis at the ASBMR meeting. The first was a phase 3 head-to-head, double-blind trial known as the Study of Transitioning from AleNdronate to Denosumab
trial (“STAND”) (“Study 234”). The results of this study demonstrated that subcutaneous injections of denosumab every six months achieved significantly greater increases in bone mineral density (“BMD”) versus those
achieved with alendronate (“ALN”) at all sites measured. For the primary endpoint, denosumab resulted in significant increases in BMD at the total hip compared with ALN (1.9% for denosumab versus 1.05% for ALN, p<0.0001). Treatment with
denosumab also resulted in significant increases in BMD compared with continued ALN treatment at all secondary endpoints, including the lumbar spine, femoral neck, hip trochanter and 1/3 radius. The incidence and types of adverse events observed in
the study, including neoplasms and infection, were similar between the denosumab and ALN treatment groups. The most common adverse events across both treatment arms were back pain, arthralgia and nasal pharyngitis. The second non-pivotal study was a
head-to-head trial comparing denosumab to weekly oral ALN, also known as the Determining Efficacy: Comparison of Initiating Denosumab versus Alendronate trial (“DECIDE”) (“Study 141”). As a part of this study, patients were given
a questionnaire after 12 months of treatment to gauge preference on mode of administration as well as satisfaction with frequency of dosing of twice-yearly subcutaneous injections versus weekly oral tablet. More than three-quarters of patients in
both study arms preferred subcutaneous injection over oral pills (77% versus 23%, p <0.0001). In addition, significantly more patients were more satisfied with twice-yearly dosing compared to weekly dosing (80% placebo injection versus 20% weekly
oral ALN, and 79% for denosumab versus 21% weekly placebo tablet, p <0.0001 for both study groups).

Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets a ligand known as RANKL (that binds to a receptor known as RANK) which is a key mediator of osteoclast formation, function, and survival. Denosumab is being studied across a range of conditions including osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, multiple myeloma and RA.

The overall denosumab program remains on track with all completed PMO and treatment-induced bone loss (prostate and breast cancer) phase 3 studies having met primary and key secondary endpoints. The following chart is an overview of the phase 3 clinical development program for denosumab:

 

Program Area

  

Indication

   Enrollment
Status
  

Project Data Availability

Osteoporosis

   PMO Treatment (versus placebo)    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Treatment (versus ALN)    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Prevention    Complete    Received

Osteoporosis

   PMO Transition (from ALN)    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Prostate Cancer    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Breast Cancer    Complete    Received

Oncology

   Bone Metastates-Prostate Cancer    Complete    2010(1)

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Breast Cancer    Complete    3rd Quarter of 2009(1)

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Solid Tumors/multiple myeloma    Complete    4th Quarter of 2009(1)

Oncology

   Skeletal-Related Events-Prostate Cancer    Complete    2010(1)

 

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Event-driven study and consequently data availability may vary as a result

Denosumab

SIZE="2">Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets a ligand known as RANKL (that binds to a receptor known as RANK) which is a key mediator of osteoclast formation, function, and survival. Denosumab is being studied
across a range of conditions including osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, multiple myeloma and RA.

The overall
denosumab program remains on track with all completed PMO and treatment-induced bone loss (prostate and breast cancer) phase 3 studies having met primary and key secondary endpoints. The following chart is an overview of the phase 3 clinical
development program for denosumab:

 




































































































Program Area

  

Indication

  Enrollment
Status
  

Project Data Availability

Osteoporosis

  PMO Treatment (versus placebo)  Complete  Received

Osteoporosis

  PMO Treatment (versus ALN)  Complete  Received

Osteoporosis

  PMO Prevention  Complete  Received

Osteoporosis

  PMO Transition (from ALN)  Complete  Received

Oncology

  Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Prostate Cancer  Complete  Received

Oncology

  Treatment-Induced Bone Loss-Breast Cancer  Complete  Received

Oncology

  Bone Metastates-Prostate Cancer  Complete  2010(1)

Oncology

  Skeletal-Related Events-Breast Cancer  Complete  3rd Quarter of 2009(1)

Oncology

  Skeletal-Related Events-Solid Tumors/multiple myeloma  Complete  4th Quarter of 2009(1)

Oncology

  Skeletal-Related Events-Prostate Cancer  Complete  2010(1)

 





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Event-driven study and consequently data availability may vary as a result

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:8%">Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Trials

SIZE="2">In a three-year phase 3 pivotal study of approximately 7,800 women with PMO (Study 216), twice-yearly subcutaneous injections with denosumab resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of new vertebral fractures
compared with placebo treatment. In addition, women receiving denosumab experienced a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of new non-vertebral and hip fractures compared with those receiving placebo.

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">In a two-year pivotal phase 3 study of 332 postmenopausal women with low bone mass (osteopenia), treatment with denosumab increased BMD at all sites
measured compared with placebo.

In a one-year non-pivotal phase 3, head-to-head,
double-blind study in 1,189 postmenopausal women comparing the effects of denosumab versus weekly oral ALN (FOSAMAX®), treatment with denosumab resulted in significantly greater BMD gains
at all sites measured compared with ALN.

In a one-year phase 3 head-to-head, double-blind study (Study 234) comparing the effects of
denosumab in 504 women with PMO transitioned from weekly oral ALN versus continued ALN therapy, treatment with denosumab resulted in significantly greater BMD gains at all sites measured compared with continued treatment with ALN.

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">In all four PMO studies, the incidence and types of adverse events were generally similar across the treatment groups. The most common adverse events
included back pain, arthralgia and nasopharyngitis.

This excerpt taken from the AMGN 10-K filed Feb 28, 2008.

Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (“RANKL”), a key mediator of the cells responsible for bone breakdown. Denosumab is being studied across a range of conditions, including osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, bone metastases, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple myeloma.

Currently, we are conducting a number of phase 3 studies of denosumab in the treatment of PMO. In 2007, we disclosed that the 48 month data from our phase 2 PMO treatment study met primary and all secondary endpoints. We also disclosed that the phase 3 PMO prevention study met primary and all secondary endpoints. In January 2008, we disclosed that the head-to-head study comparing the effects of twice-yearly subcutaneous injections of denosumab versus weekly oral doses of alendronate (FOSAMAX® ) on bone mineral density (“BMD”) in postmenopausal women with low BMD met primary and all secondary endpoints. In the second half of 2008, we expect to receive data from additional PMO trials including the phase 3 fracture study.

Denosumab is also being studied in patients with breast cancer, prostate cancer, other solid tumors or multiple myeloma for treatment to prevent skeletal related events (“SRE”). All of the phase 3 SRE clinical studies are ongoing. The phase 3 study evaluating denosumab in patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer to prevent bone metastases is also ongoing. Denosumab is also being evaluated in bone loss induced by hormone ablation therapy (“HALT”) for breast cancer and prostate cancer. In 2007, we disclosed that the phase 3 HALT breast cancer study met primary and all secondary endpoints. In 2008, we expect to receive data from our phase 3 HALT prostate cancer study.

This excerpt taken from the AMGN 10-Q filed Nov 9, 2007.

About Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets RANK Ligand and is being investigated for its potential to prevent and treat a broad range of bone loss conditions including osteoporosis, bone metastases, treatment-induced bone loss, multiple myeloma and bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis. Denosumab is the first late-stage investigational therapy that specifically inhibits RANK Ligand, an essential mediator of the cells that break down bone.

This excerpt taken from the AMGN 8-K filed Jul 16, 2007.

About Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets RANK Ligand and is being investigated for its potential to prevent and treat a broad range of bone loss conditions including osteoporosis, bone metastases, treatment-induced bone loss, multiple myeloma and bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis. Denosumab is the first late-stage investigational therapy that specifically inhibits RANK Ligand, an essential mediator of the cells that break down bone.

This excerpt taken from the AMGN 10-K filed Feb 28, 2007.

Denosumab

Denosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that specifically targets the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (“RANKL”), a key mediator of the resorptive phase of bone remodeling. Denosumab is being studied across a range of conditions, including osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, rheumatoid arthritis, bone metastases and multiple myeloma.

Currently, we are conducting a number of phase 3 studies of denosumab in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. In 2006, we initiated two phase 3 studies. The first will compare the efficacy of treatment with denosumab versus alendronate in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density and the second will evaluate the safety and efficacy of transitioning postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density from alendronate to denosumab compared to continuing with alendronate.

Denosumab is also being studied in metastatic bone disease for the treatment of bone metastases to prevent skeletal related events (“SREs”) and prevention of bone metastases in patients with prostate cancer. Three phase 3 clinical studies targeting SREs (breast cancer, prostate cancer and solid tumors studies) were initiated in 2006. In addition, we commenced a phase 3 trial for prevention of bone metastases in patients with prostate cancer. In 2007, we expect to see the first data sets from our registration-enabling phase 3 studies of denosumab in postmenopausal osteoporosis as well as hormone ablation-associated bone loss.

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