Amgen partners with patient advocacy groups for the benefit of patients and in a way that is true to the Industry Codes of Practice and Amgen's policy. Amgen is committed to making public the scope of its partnerships in the UK & Ireland in order to increase transparency. This includes stating the amount of funding that Amgen provides each year.
For the purposes of transparency and clarity, the following declarations include grants, donations and sponsorships provided by Amgen Limited (UK), Amgen Ireland Limited, and grants, donations and sponsorships made by Amgen Inc. and Amgen GmbH (Europe) to patient advocacy organisations based in the UK and Ireland.
Asthma + Lung UK
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/
At Asthma + Lung UK their vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. A world where lung health is prioritised through better understanding, research, treatment, and support. They are dedicated to helping create a world where good lung health and the ability to breathe freely are a basic right enjoyed by all.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) provided sponsorship of £10,000 to support the Taskforce for Lung Health - the largest ever collaboration of the respiratory sector, bringing together key stakeholders and influencers from across the respiratory arena to provide a collective voice and take action to transform the landscape of lung health.
HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity
HEART UK is the UK’s only cholesterol charity, providing support, information and influencing services for families and health professionals. Their vision is to prevent early disease and deaths from cholesterol and other blood fat (lipid) conditions in the UK. Their aim is for people to know and understand their cholesterol and other blood fat (lipid) levels and take appropriate action.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) provided sponsorship of £26,460 for membership of HEART UK’s CVD Collaborative Group; a sponsorship of £20,000 for a symposia session and a virtual booth at the charity’s Annual Conference; and a grant of £10,000 to support their Primary Care Education Programme. In addition, an honorarium of £1,115 was provided for their input and attendance at an event to raise awareness of the need for active Lipid Management Policy within Scotland.
ITP Support Association
The ITP Support Association is a UK registered charity which aims to promote and improve the general welfare of patients, and the families of patients with immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) provided sponsorship of £10,000 in support of the Annual ITP Patients Convention (held virtually) to provide awareness and education to help manage ITP and improve quality of life for those with ITP.
Leukaemia Care
Leukaemia Care is the UK’s leading leukaemia charity. For over 50 years, they have been dedicated to ensuring that everyone affected receives the best possible diagnosis, information, advice, treatment and support.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) provided a grant of £10,000 to support the charity’s expansion of their core services for blood cancer patients and their families.
Myeloma UK
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma. The charity is dedicated to myeloma patients – making sure they get access to the right treatment at the right time. It strives to improve standards of treatment and care through research, education and raising awareness of myeloma.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) supported Myeloma UK with a grant of £25,000 to support the provision of a library of patient information plus sponsorship of £10,000 for a team from Amgen UK to participate in Myeloma UK’s London to Paris Bike Ride fundraiser.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) provided sponsorship of £10,000 for corporate membership of NRAS.
PNH Support
PNH Support aims to promote, protect and preserve the physical and mental health of those diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (“PNH”) who reside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (either permanently or temporarily) through the provision of support, education, advocacy and practical advice.
In 2022, Amgen Ltd (UK) paid a consultancy service fee of £247.25 for the provision of expert insight into the PNH disease state, key topics of concern for patients and the patient journey.
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the leading UK lung cancer charity dedicated to helping everyone affected by the disease from diagnosis, through treatment, living with the disease and end of life care.
In 2022 Amgen Ltd (UK) provided a grant of £15,000 towards the “Support Through Diagnosis: Ask the Nurse and Answering your Questions” service.
The Royal Osteoporosis Society
The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) is the UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis.
In 2022, Amgen Limited (UK) provided a grant of £10,000 to support the ROS’s policy and public affairs activity in 2022 and an honorarium of £202 for a representative of the charity to participate in a virtual webinar.
In 2022, Amgen Ireland Ltd made the following donation and sponsorship payments:
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PO name |
Country |
Types of the support or services provided |
Description of the support or services |
Monetary value of financial support and of invoiced costs |
Non-monetary benefit for PO |
Fees for services paid |
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IRISH OSTEOPOROSIS COMPANY LTD |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Sponsorship of "The Irish Osteoporosis Society Annual Medical Conference" in Oct 2021 |
15,000.00 EUR |
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PURPLE HOUSE CANCER SUPPORT LTD |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Honorarium for a representative to speak at the Amgen event "Annual National Oncology Nurse Meeting 2022" |
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300.00 EUR |
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MULTIPLE MYELOMA IRELAND |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Donation to support the "Wild Myeloma Way Cycle", which is a two-day road cycling event to raise funds that took place in September 2022 |
7,500.00 EUR |
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IRISH OSTEOPOROSIS COMPANY LTD |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Sponsorship of “The Irish Osteoporosis Society Annual Medical Conference” in October 2022 |
15,000.00 EUR |
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IRISH OSTEOPOROSIS COMPANY LTD |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Donation to support the update and maintenance of the charity website |
20,000.00 EUR |
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IRISH SKIN FOUNDATION |
Ireland |
Financial support |
Donation to support the Irish Skin Foundation Nurse Helpline 2022 |
20,000.00 EUR |
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IRISH CANCER SOCIETY |
Ireland |
Financial Support |
Donation to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
225.00 EUR |
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In 2022, Amgen GmbH (Europe) and Amgen Inc. (USA) also supported several international patient advocacy activities based in the UK. These are:
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the leading UK lung cancer charity dedicated to helping everyone affected by the disease from diagnosis, through treatment, living with the disease and end of life care.
In 2022, Amgen Inc. provided sponsorship of £30,000 for the 2022 Global Lung Cancer Coalition and £30,000 for the 2023 Global Lung Cancer Coalition.
FH Europe
FH Europe – The Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Network is actively working together to secure early identification and diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) to prevent early cardiovascular disease.
In 2022, Amgen Inc. provided support of £10,000 for the FH Europe Industry Roundtable and supported with €15,000 the event FH Paediatric screening – moving prevention from evidence to action and overcoming the barriers to implementation.
The Cancer Awareness Trust
https://thecancerplatform.com/
The Cancer Awareness Trust is a UK-registered charity (1181054). The charity’s mission is to bring all trusted, information, services and products, which can bring hope to the cancer jounery, together in one place: The Cancer Platform.
In 2022, Amgen Inc. provided sponsorship of £10,000 for “The Cancer Platform”, which brings together cancer and tech experts, cancer charities, health professionals, philanthropists, global brands/corporates, academics and people living with cancer.
All monies are shown in the currency paid. The reported figure to the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is in sterling (GBP).