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Cover | Feb. 23, 2022
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Entity File Number | 001-33497
Entity Registrant Name | AMICUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key | 0001178879
Entity Tax Identification Number | 71-0869350
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3675 Market Street
Entity Address, City or Town | Philadelphia
Entity Address, State or Province | PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19104
City Area Code | 215
Local Phone Number | 921-7600
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