anemia drugs

Drug-makers Amgen and Johnson & Johnson are voluntarily recalling two brands of an injectable anemia medication because of the possibility that vials of it may also contain tiny glass flakes. The drug, Epoetin alfa, is marketed under the brand names Epogen and Procrit.

Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company, reported fourth-quarter results that missed Wall Street's expectations, as a 2% increase in sales failed to translate into a stronger bottom line.

It seems that when it comes to Aranesp, its blockbuster anemia drug, Amgen (AMGN) just can't catch a break, nor for that matter, create one. Recently, Amgen was hit with a double whammy -- a lawsuit and an unfavorable study of the drug. On Tuesday, yet another study confirmed that cancer patients...

Amgen Inc. (AMGN) reported first-quarter results after the closing bell yesterday. The world's biggest biotechnology company said its net income, on an adjusted basis, fell 8 percent to $1.12 billion, or $1.08 per share as sales slumped. Revenue decreased 8 percent to $3.3 billion. The results were...