Company Story
1980 - Amgen founded by a group of entrepreneurs, including George B. Rathmann, who became the company's first CEO.
1983 - Amgen goes public with an initial public offering (IPO) of 3.5 million shares.
1989 - Amgen receives FDA approval for Epogen (epoetin alfa), a treatment for anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.
1991 - Amgen receives FDA approval for Neupogen (filgrastim), a treatment for low white blood cell count.
1998 - Amgen acquires Immunex Corporation, expanding its product portfolio and pipeline.
2002 - Amgen launches Enbrel (etanercept), a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
2007 - Amgen acquires Abgenix, a biotechnology company focused on antibody research and development.
2011 - Amgen launches XGEVA (denosumab), a treatment for bone metastases in patients with solid tumors.
2013 - Amgen launches Prolia (denosumab), a treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
2015 - Amgen launches Repatha (evolocumab), a treatment for high cholesterol.
2019 - Amgen acquires Celgene's Otezla (apremilast), a treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.