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Article: AMGEN SEEKS TO HIKE ENBREL PRODUCTION.(Business)

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August 24, 2002
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Byline: Evan Pondel Staff Writer

THOUSAND OAKS - Amgen Inc. said Friday it applied for regulatory approval of an Enbrel manufacturing facility in Rhode Island - a crucial step to alleviate shortages of the arthritis drug.

With about 23,000 patients unable to treat their rheumatoid arthritis through a prescription of Enbrel, Amgen is attempting to quash the problem. Pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, Amgen anticipates increasing its Enbrel production by the first quarter of 2003.

``But right now we are not activating new patients on Enbrel because of the current situation,'' said Rebecca Hamm, spokeswoman for the Thousand ...

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