Amgen third quarter sales rise 8%, led by cholesterol, cancer drugs
In short
The quarterly performance was propelled primarily by the performance of the company's cholesterol and cancer treatments. Strong demand across these key drug portfolios generated an 8% increase in overall sales. The advance reflects broad-based commercial traction across crucial therapeutic categories during the period.
Key points
- Specialty portfolios in oncology and cholesterol management served as primary growth driv…: Specialty portfolios in oncology and cholesterol management served as primary growth drivers.
- Market demand across key therapeutic categories remained strong throughout the third quar…: Market demand across key therapeutic categories remained strong throughout the third quarter.
- The company successfully expanded sales by 8% behind its major pharmaceutical franchises.: The company successfully expanded sales by 8% behind its major pharmaceutical franchises.