The Federal Trade Commission has given the green light to Amgen's purchase of Horizon Therapeutics.

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FTC Allows Amgen to Buy Horizon for $27.8 Billion

The FTC has given the green light to drug company, Amgen's purchase of Horizon Therapeutics. Amgen says the two companies are expecting to close the $27.8 billion deal early in the fourth quarter. This ends an FTC lawsuit that sought to block the acquisition over concerns it would stifle pharmaceutical industry competition and lead to higher drug prices.