Amgen Stock Gains on Successful Dazodalibep Trial Results
Amgen Inc (NASDAQ: AMGN) saw its stock price surge in premarket trading after announcing successful Phase 3 trial results for dazodalibep, a novel treatment targeting Sjögren's disease.
The drug candidate demonstrated a significant improvement in the European Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) as early as Week 4, with safety data showing manageable adverse events and low discontinuation rates.
Amgen plans to present detailed trial results at an upcoming medical conference, which could further validate the drug's commercial prospects.