BioMarin buys Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8B

BioMarin Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics is a marriage of two rare disease biotech companies. Amicus's two commercialized products, for the enzyme deficiencies Fabry disease and Pompe disease, are each projected to become blockbuster sellers.

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Top Story BioMarin's Presence in Rare Enzyme Disorders Grows With $4.8B Amicus Therapeutics Acquisition BioMarin Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics is a marriage of two rare disease biotech companies. Amicus's two commercialized products, for the enzyme deficiencies Fabry disease and Pompe disease, are each projected to become blockbuster sellers. Sponsored Helping to Transform Healthcare with Transparent Data Insights Presented by Claritev Claritev helps make healthcare clearer, smarter, and more affordable. With 40+ years of claims repricing expertise and powerful AI technology, we turn complex data into actionable insights. Our enterprise platform drives price transparency, optimizes networks, and reshapes benefit plan design—helping payers, providers, and employers deliver real value in healthcare.  Learn more

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