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FTC Backs Antitrust Scrutiny of Amgen Over Enbrel Patent Deal
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Federal Trade Commission supports ongoing antitrust investigation into Amgen's patent settlement involving the drug Enbrel, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on pharmaceutical patent deals that may limit competition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.
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You face tougher barriers if your biotech relies on extended patent deals to block generics. This scrutiny opens a path for competitors to challenge dominant drug patents more aggressively.
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