New Pill Helps High-Risk Heart Patients

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A new pill can lower bad cholesterol for many people. This medicine works well even if they already take statins.

Statins are important for reducing cholesterol from the liver. However, many patients still need extra help to lower their LDL.

A large study tested this new pill, called enlicitide. It reduced bad cholesterol by up to 60% in six months.

Heart disease is a main cause of death for many people. Some strong injected drugs help, but patients do not like shots.

This new pill is now waiting for approval from the FDA. Doctors want to know if it also prevents heart attacks.

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What does the new pill do?

The new pill can lower bad cholesterol for many people.

What is the name of the new pill?

The new pill is called enlicitide.

What is the new pill waiting for?

The new pill is waiting for approval from the FDA.

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