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Novartis Lp(a) failure may shape AMGN and Lilly upside potential

Sep 8, 2026, 1:08 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Novartis' failure injects a negative read-through into a multi-player Lp(a) race; AMGN stock moved down in after-hours trading, suggesting near-term pressure, even as olpasiran could define long-run value if data later strengthens the case for deeper Lp(a) reductions.

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Novartis' late-stage pelacarsen trial failed to deliver cardiovascular benefits, intensifying questions around the Lp(a) drug race. While Amgen and Lilly face read-through risk, the results may still sharpen focus on deeper Lp(a) reductions like Amgen's olpasiran. Near-term stock moves reflect uncertainty, but longer-term value hinges on forthcoming readouts and market adoption.

  • Novartis' pelacarsen fails to improve cardiovascular outcomes in late-stage Lp(a) trial.
  • AMGN slides ~5% after-hours; Ionis drops ~10% on the news.
  • Analysts say Lp(a) hypothesis weakened but not disproven; data needed for clarity.
  • Amgen's olpasiran remains the clearer near-term read-through among Lp(a) programs.
  • Novartis setback raises stakes for Amgen and Lilly in the Lp(a) race.

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