Highly Specialized Biologics Knowledge

Amgen brings extensive experience in innovator biologics to its biosimilars

We are end-to-end biologics experts

Biologics development is a highly skilled, multistep process¹—and Amgen has extensive experience in all phases, from development to manufacturing, aiming to deliver a reliable supply.

Biosimilars development is equally complex,¹ and our innovator biologics expertise, gathered over four decades, means that we’re prepared for the task. We use the same processes, scientific standards, and quality systems for our biosimilars as we do for our innovator biologics.

BioEngage

Fundamental principles of biosimilar manufacturing

BioEngage

Fundamental principles of biosimilar manufacturing^1-3

Engineering a biosimilar

On the basis of a reference biologic’s critical quality attributes (CQAs), a biosimilar is engineered to be highly similar in terms of host cell proteins, product attributes, variants, process impurities, and stability profile.

Characterization and comparative studies

High similarity in analytical and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) data between the reference biologic and the biosimilar indicates a lower risk of clinical differences.

Quality standards in manufacturing

Rigorous quality standards throughout the manufacturing process and extensive risk assessments to promote quality.

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