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You are Watching: Post ASBMR Review: Denosumab to Seize Low Hanging Fruit in Osteoporosis Market, with the Potential to Become 1st Line Treatment. Amgen's Currently Inexpensive Shares to Gain 20 points. After reviewing the Denosumab data released at the ASBMR meeting, it looks like Amgen's osteoporosis drug will be a 2nd line treatment. With 50% of osteoporosis patients going off their bisphosphonates in their fisrt year, Mike King thinks there is a low hanging fruit there. Mike also thinks the drug's profile could allow it to quickly become a first line treatment. Jean-Loup and Mike look at the market, Amgen's pricing for the drug, how that may bode with payors, and what impact Denosumab is likely to have on Amgen's share price. Mike has price target of $80 within 1 year. Jean-Loup and Mike also look at other indications and Amgen's clinical development strategy. Finally, Mike compares Denosumab to Enbrel, Avastin, and Tysabri. This interview was conducted at the NASDAQ Marketsite, on September 19th, 2008, in New York City. Featuring: * Michael King, Director of Research, Rodman & Renshaw * Jean-Loup Romet-Lemonne, President & CEO of BioBusiness.TV DISCLAIMER: BIOBUSINESS.TV IS AN INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AND A PLATFORM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND OPINIONS. BIOBUSINESS.TV STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF INDUSTRY DATA, AND TO DELIVER INFORMATION THAT INVESTORS AND EXECUTIVES CAN RELY UPON TO MAKE SOUND, INFORMED FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL DECISIONS. VIEWERS SHOULD VERIFY ALL CLAIMS AND DO THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE INVESTING IN ANY SECURITIES MENTIONED. INVESTING IN SECURITIES IS SPECULATIVE AND CARRIES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK.