With superior efficacy, a lower rate of adverse events and a potential adherence benefit, Amgen Inc. is hoping the US FDA's approval of its secondary hyperparathyroidism treatment Parsabiv (etelcalcetide) will strengthen its hold on the calcimimetics market as the company prepares to face generic competition for Sensipar (cinacalcet).
Parsabiv – approved Feb. 8 for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis –...





