FDA Approves Lipfendra for Cholesterol Control

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The FDA approved a new pill for high cholesterol. This medicine can greatly lower cholesterol levels.

Merck made a new pill named Lipfendra for patients. It helps people whose cholesterol is still high after other medicines.

This pill blocks a liver protein called PCSK9. Older drugs for this were only shots and cost too much.

Statins are common medicines for lowering cholesterol levels. But many people still need more help to lower their bad cholesterol.

Studies showed the pill lowered bad cholesterol by over 55 percent. Side effects were mild and similar to a fake pill.

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What did the FDA approve?

The FDA approved a new pill for high cholesterol.

What is the name of the new pill made by Merck?

The new pill made by Merck is named Lipfendra.

How much did the pill lower bad cholesterol in studies?

The pill lowered bad cholesterol by over 55 percent.

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