Evolocumab - Amgen
Alternative Names: AMG-145; RepathaLatest Information Update: 07 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator Amgen
- Developer Amgen; Amgen Astellas BioPharma; University Hospital Inselspital
- Class Anti-ischaemics; Antihyperlipidaemics; Cardiovascular therapies; Monoclonal antibodies; Vascular disorder therapies
- Mechanism of Action PCSK9 protein inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Hypercholesterolaemia
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Coronary disorders; Hypercholesterolaemia; Hyperlipoproteinaemia type IIa; Myocardial infarction; Stroke
- Registered Cardiovascular disorders; Dyslipidaemias
- Phase III Coronary artery disease; Hyperlipidaemia
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jul 2026 The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopts a positive opinion, recommending approval of Evolocumab (REPATHA®) for adults with established or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL-C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors
- 24 Jul 2026 Amgen completes a phase I pharmacokinetic trial in Healthy volunteers in USA (SC) (NCT07422285)
- 30 Apr 2026 Update efficacy data from a phase-III VESALIUS-CV trial in Coronary disorders released by Amgen