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The FDA just approved a new cholesterol pill—here’s what cardiologists want you to know
Not to be confused with statins, this new pill is the first of its kind.
FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill
Merck’s pill, called Lipfendra, is a PCSK9 inhibitor, which works in a different way from a statin to lower cholesterol.
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The drug from Merck was OK'd for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins.
Scientific American
FDA approves cholesterol pill more powerful than statins
Most adults have levels of a dangerous type of cholesterol that are above 100, but this new drug can reduce levels to around 50 ...
Merck's cholesterol pill gets US FDA approval
July 16 (Reuters) - Merck said on Thursday the U.S. FDA has approved its cholesterol pill, the first of its kind to receive the health regulator's nod, bolstering the drugmaker's efforts to diversify ...
FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Cholesterol Pill, Ushering In New Wave of Treatment
Lipfendra, to be taken once a day, is designed to help lower cholesterol levels beyond what statins alone can achieve.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill Lipfendra: What it will cost
The daily medication is expected to be list-priced at $10.50 per pill. Here's what to know about Merck's new cholesterol drug Lipfendra.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill, on par with injectable drugs
Merck will market Lipfendra, which is a first-of-its-kind pill that can reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only ...
A Novel Pill For Cholesterol: FDA Approves Lipfendra
On July 16, 2026, the FDA approved the first pill version of this same idea: Lipfendra (enlicitide), a once-daily tablet for adults with high cholesterol (LDL-C), including an inherited form called ...
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Should you take the powerful new cholesterol pill approved by the FDA?
The drug is the first oral form of a class of powerful cholesterol-fighting drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors.
FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new cholesterol-lowering pill that could help reduce LDL, or the so-called “bad” cholesterol. Dr. Jeffrey Berman, ...
Los Angeles Times
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce ...