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PAVBLU

aflibercept-ayyh · Injection, Solution

Prescription Biologic BLA Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
PAVBLU
Generic name
aflibercept-ayyh
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route
Intravitreal
Marketing category
BLA · BLA
Labeler
Amgen, Inc
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
2
Packages
4
Data completeness
74% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Aflibercept 2 mg/.05mL 2645305 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route of administration
Intravitreal
Presentations
6

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor [EPC] EPC All 13 members
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors [MoA] MoA All 13 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
761298
Application type
BLA · Biologics License Application
Approval date
August 23, 2024
Sponsor
AMGEN INC
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
2
Products approved under application 761298.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
761298-001 PAVBLU INJECTABLE AFLIBERCEPT-AYYH Prescription —

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 761298.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 5 Bioequivalence Approved April 28, 2026 N/A
Original application 1 Approved August 23, 2024 Standard

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · May 1, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · April 30, 2026
  • 0 · Original application · March 24, 2025
  • 0 · Original application · September 30, 2024
  • 0 · Original application · August 26, 2024

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260510). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260510

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PAVBLU is indicated for the treatment of: PAVBLU is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) ( 1.1 ) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) ( 1.2 ) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) ( 1.3 ) Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 1.2 Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) 1.3 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 1.4 Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days, monthly) for the first 3 months, followed by 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 weeks (2 months). ( 2.2 ) Although PAVBLU may be dosed as frequently as 2 mg every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, monthly), additional efficacy was not demonstrated in most patients when aflibercept was dosed every 4 weeks compared to every 8 weeks. Some patients may need every 4 week (monthly) dosing after the first 12 weeks (3 months). ( 2.2 ) Although not as effective as the recommended every 8 week dosing regimen, patients may also be treated with one dose every 12 weeks after one year of effective therapy. Patients should be assessed regularly. ( 2.2 ) Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO): The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection once every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, monthly). ( 2.3 ) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR): The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days, monthly) for the first 5 injections followed by 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 weeks (2 months). ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) Although PAVBLU may be dosed as frequently as 2 mg every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, monthly), additional efficacy was not demonstrated in most patients when aflibercept was dosed every 4 weeks compared to every 8 weeks. Some patients may need every 4 week (monthly) dosing after the first 20 weeks (5 months). ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Important Injection Instructions For ophthalmic intravitreal injection. PAVBLU must only be administered by a qualified physician. Prefilled Syringe: A 30-gauge × 1⁄2-inch sterile injection needle is needed but not provided. Vial: A 5-micron sterile filter needle (18-gauge × 11⁄2-inch), a 1-mL Luer lock syringe and a 30-gauge × 1⁄2-inch sterile injection needle are needed but not provided. PAVBLU is available packaged as follows: Prefilled Syringe Vial Only [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] . 2.2 Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days, monthly) for the first 12 weeks (3 months), followed by 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 weeks (2 months). Although PAVBLU may be dosed as frequently as 2 mg every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, monthly), additional efficacy was not demonstrated in most patients when aflibercept was dosed every 4 weeks compared to every 8 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Some patients may need every 4 week (monthly) dosing after the first 12 weeks (3 months). Although not as effective as the recommended every 8 week dosing regimen, patients may also be treated with one dose every 12 weeks after one year of effective therapy. Patients should be assessed regularly. 2.3 Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection once every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, monthly) [see Clinical Studies (14.2) , (14.3) ] . 2.4 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) The recommended dose for PAVBLU is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection every 4 weeks (approximately every 28 days, monthly) for the first 5 injections, followed by 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) via intravitreal injection once every 8 weeks (2 months). Although PAVBLU may be dosed as frequently as 2 mg every 4 weeks (approximately every 25 days, …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS PAVBLU is a clear to opalescent and colorless to slightly yellow solution available as: Injection: 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) in a single-dose prefilled plastic syringe Injection: 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) in a single-dose glass vial Injection: 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe ( 3 ) Injection: 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ocular or periocular infections ( 4.1 ) Active intraocular inflammation ( 4.2 ) Hypersensitivity ( 4.3 ) 4.1 Ocular or Periocular Infections PAVBLU is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections. 4.2 Active Intraocular Inflammation PAVBLU is contraindicated in patients with active intraocular inflammation. 4.3 Hypersensitivity PAVBLU is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aflibercept or any of the excipients in PAVBLU. Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as rash, pruritus, urticaria, severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, or severe intraocular inflammation.

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Endophthalmitis, retinal detachments, and retinal vasculitis with or without occlusion may occur following intravitreal injections. Patients and/or caregivers should be instructed to report any signs and/or symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or retinal vasculitis without delay and should be managed appropriately. ( 5.1 ) Increases in intraocular pressure have been seen within 60 minutes of an intravitreal injection. ( 5.2 ) There is a potential risk of arterial thromboembolic events following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachments, and Retinal Vasculitis with or without Occlusion Intravitreal injections, including those with aflibercept products, have been associated with endophthalmitis and retinal detachments [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] and, more rarely, retinal vasculitis with or without occlusion [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Proper aseptic injection technique must always be used when administering PAVBLU. Patients and/or caregivers should be instructed to report any signs and/or symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or retinal vasculitis without delay and should be managed appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) and Patient Counseling Information (17) ] . 5.2 Increase in Intraocular Pressure Acute increases in intraocular pressure have been seen within 60 minutes of intravitreal injection, including with aflibercept products [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Sustained increases in intraocular pressure have also been reported after repeated intravitreal dosing with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors. Intraocular pressure and the perfusion of the optic nerve head should be monitored and managed appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) ] . 5.4 Thromboembolic Events There is a potential risk of arterial thromboembolic events (ATEs) following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors, including aflibercept products. ATEs are defined as nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or vascular death (including deaths of unknown cause). The incidence of reported thromboembolic events in wet AMD studies during the first year was 1.8% (32 out of 1824) in the combined group of patients treated with aflibercept compared with 1.5% (9 out of 595) in patients treated with ranibizumab; through 96 weeks, the incidence was 3.3% (60 out of 1824) in the aflibercept group compared with 3.2% (19 out of 595) in the ranibizumab group. The incidence in the DME studies from baseline to week 52 was 3.3% (19 out of 578) in the combined group of patients treated with aflibercept compared with 2.8% (8 out of 287) in the control group; from baseline to week 100, the incidence was 6.4% (37 out of 578) in the combined group of patients treated with aflibercept compared with 4.2% (12 out of 287) in the control group. There were no reported thromboembolic events in the patients treated with aflibercept in the first six months of the RVO studies.

Adverse Reactions

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6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The following potentially serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4.3) ] Endophthalmitis, Retinal detachments, and Retinal Vasculitis with or without Occlusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Increase in intraocular pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Thromboembolic events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) reported in patients receiving aflibercept were conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, cataract, vitreous detachment, vitreous floaters, and intraocular pressure increased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amgen Inc. at 1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in other clinical trials of the same or another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. A total of 2980 adult patients treated with aflibercept constituted the safety population in eight phase 3 studies. Among those, 2379 patients were treated with the recommended dose of 2 mg. Serious adverse reactions related to the injection procedure have occurred in <0.1% of intravitreal injections with aflibercept including endophthalmitis and retinal detachment. The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) reported in patients receiving aflibercept were conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, cataract, vitreous detachment, vitreous floaters, and intraocular pressure increased. Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) The data described below reflect exposure to aflibercept in 1824 patients with wet AMD, including 1223 patients treated with the 2-mg dose, in 2 double-masked, controlled clinical studies (VIEW1 and VIEW2) for 24 months (with active control in year 1) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Safety data observed in the aflibercept group in a 52-week, double-masked, Phase 2 study were consistent with these results. Table 1. Most Common Adverse Reactions (≥1%) in Wet AMD Studies Adverse Reactions Baseline to Week 52 Baseline to Week 96 Aflibercept (N=1824) Active Control (ranibizumab) (N=595) Aflibercept (N=1824) Control (ranibizumab) (N=595) Conjunctival hemorrhage 25% 28% 27% 30% Eye pain 9% 9% 10% 10% Cataract 7% 7% 13% 10% Vitreous detachment 6% 6% 8% 8% Vitreous floaters 6% 7% 8% 10% Intraocular pressure increased 5% 7% 7% 11% Ocular hyperemia 4% 8% 5% 10% Corneal epithelium defect 4% 5% 5% 6% Detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium 3% 3% 5% 5% Injection site pain 3% 3% 3% 4% Foreign body sensation in eyes 3% 4% 4% 4% Lacrimation increased 3% 1% 4% 2% Vision blurred 2% 2% 4% 3% Intraocular inflammation 2% 3% 3% 4% Retinal pigment epithelium tear 2% 1% 2% 2% Injection site hemorrhage 1% 2% 2% 2% Eyelid edema 1% 2% 2% 3% Corneal edema 1% 1% 1% 1% Retinal detachment <1% <1% 1% 1% Less common serious adverse reactions reported in <1% of the patients treated with aflibercept were hypersensitivity, retinal tear, and endophthalmitis. Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) The data described below reflect 6 months exposure to aflibercept with a monthly 2 mg dose in 218 patients following central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in 2 clinical studies (COPERNICUS and GALILEO) and 91 patients following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in one clinical study (VIBRANT) [see Clinical Studies (14.2) , (14.3) ] . Table 2. Most Common Adverse Reactions (≥1%) in RVO Studies Adverse Reactions CRVO BRVO Aflibercept (N=218) Control (N=142) Aflibercept (N=91) Control (N=92) Eye pain 13% 5% 4% 5% Conjunctival hemorrhage 12% 11% 20% 4% Intraocular pressure increased 8% 6% 2% 0% Corneal epithelium defect 5% 4% 2% 0% Vitreous floaters 5% 1% 1% 0% Ocular hyperemia 5% 3% 2% 2% Foreign body sensation in eyes 3% 5% 3% 0% Vitreous detachment 3% 4% 2% 0% L …

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Adequate and well-controlled studies with aflibercept have not been conducted in pregnant women. Aflibercept produced adverse embryofetal effects in rabbits, including external, visceral, and skeletal malformations. A fetal No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was not identified. At the lowest dose shown to produce adverse embryofetal effects, systemic exposures (based on AUC for free aflibercept) were approximately 6 times higher than AUC values observed in humans after a single intravitreal treatment at the recommended clinical dose (see Data ) . Animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, and it is not known whether aflibercept can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Based on the anti-VEGF mechanism of action for aflibercept [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , treatment with aflibercept may pose a risk to human embryofetal development. PAVBLU should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In two embryofetal development studies, aflibercept produced adverse embryofetal effects when administered every three days during organogenesis to pregnant rabbits at intravenous doses ≥3 mg per kg, or every six days during organogenesis at subcutaneous doses ≥0.1 mg per kg. Adverse embryofetal effects included increased incidences of postimplantation loss and fetal malformations, including anasarca, umbilical hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, gastroschisis, cleft palate, ectrodactyly, intestinal atresia, spina bifida, encephalomeningocele, heart and major vessel defects, and skeletal malformations (fused vertebrae, sternebrae, and ribs; supernumerary vertebral arches and ribs; and incomplete ossification). The maternal No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) in these studies was 3 mg per kg. Aflibercept produced fetal malformations at all doses assessed in rabbits and the fetal NOAEL was not identified. At the lowest dose shown to produce adverse embryofetal effects in rabbits (0.1 mg per kg), systemic exposure (AUC) of free aflibercept was approximately 6 times higher than systemic exposure (AUC) observed in adult patients after a single intravitreal dose of 2 mg. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of aflibercept products in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant, or the effects of the drug on milk production/excretion. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because the potential for absorption and harm to infant growth and development exists, PAVBLU is not recommended during breastfeeding. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for PAVBLU and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from PAVBLU. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females of reproductive potential are advised to use effective contraception prior to the initial dose, during treatment, and for at least 3 months after the last intravitreal injection of PAVBLU. Infertility There are no data regarding the effects of aflibercept on human fertility. Aflibercept adversely affected female and male reproductive systems in cynomolgus monkeys when administered by intravenous injection at a dose approximately 1500 times higher than the systemic level observed in adult patients with an intravitreal dose of 2 mg. A No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was not identified. These findings were reversible within 20 weeks after cessation of treatment [see Nonclinical T …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF) are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability factors for endothelial cells. VEGF acts via two receptor tyrosine kinases, VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2, present on the surface of endothelial cells. PlGF binds only to VEGFR-1, which is also present on the surface of leucocytes. Activation of these receptors by VEGF-A can result in neovascularization and vascular permeability. Aflibercept products act as a soluble decoy receptor that binds VEGF - A and PlGF, and thereby can inhibit the binding and activation of these cognate VEGF receptors.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Aflibercept-ayyh is a recombinant fusion protein consisting of portions of human VEGF receptors 1 and 2 extracellular domains fused to the Fc portion of human IgG1 formulated as an iso-osmotic solution for intravitreal administration. Aflibercept-ayyh is a dimeric glycoprotein with a protein molecular weight of 97 kilodaltons (kDa) and contains glycosylation, constituting an additional 15% of the total molecular mass, resulting in a total molecular weight of 115 kDa. Aflibercept-ayyh is produced in recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. PAVBLU (aflibercept-ayyh) injection is a sterile, clear to opalescent and colorless to slightly yellow solution. PAVBLU does not contain anti-microbial preservative and is supplied as an aqueous solution for intravitreal injection in a single-dose prefilled plastic syringe or a single-dose glass vial designed to deliver 0.05 mL (50 microliters) of solution containing 2 mg of aflibercept-ayyh in polysorbate 80 (0.005 mg), sucrose (2.5 mg), trehalose (1.58 mg) and water for injection with a pH of 6.2.

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosing with increased injection volume may increase intraocular pressure. Therefore, in case of overdosage, intraocular pressure should be monitored and if deemed necessary by the treating physician, adequate treatment should be initiated.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Each prefilled syringe or vial is a clear to opalescent and colorless to slightly yellow solution and is for single eye use only. PAVBLU is supplied in the following presentations [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , (2.6) , (2.7) and (2.8) ]. Discard unused portion. NDC NUMBER CARTON TYPE CARTON CONTENTS 55513-056-01 Prefilled Syringe one blister pack containing one PAVBLU 2 mg (0.05 mL of a 40 mg/mL solution) sterile, single-dose prefilled plastic syringe one Prescribing Information 55513-065-01 Vial Only one PAVBLU 2 mg (0.05 mL of a 40 mg/mL solution) single-dose glass vial one Prescribing Information 16.2 Storage and Handling Refrigerate PAVBLU at 2°C to 8oC (36°F to 46oF). PAVBLU may be kept at room temperature (up to 30° C (86° F)) for a single-period of 3 days. Do not freeze. Do not use beyond the date stamped on the carton and container label. Store in the original carton until time of use to protect from light. Do not open sealed blister tray until time of use.

Adverse event reports

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32,367
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: AFLIBERCEPT. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
55513-056-01 55513-056 Amgen, Inc 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (55513-056-01) / .05 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 28, 2024
55513-056-96 55513-056 Amgen, Inc 1 SYRINGE in 1 CARTON (55513-056-96) / .05 mL in 1 SYRINGE October 28, 2024
55513-065-01 55513-065 Amgen, Inc 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (55513-065-01) / .05 mL in 1 VIAL October 28, 2024
55513-065-96 55513-065 Amgen, Inc 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (55513-065-96) / .05 mL in 1 VIAL October 28, 2024
55513-056 55513-056 Amgen, Inc — October 28, 2024
55513-065 55513-065 Amgen, Inc — October 28, 2024

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