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HEALTHJul 16 · 22:25 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The FDA approved Merck's Lipfendra, the first non-injectable pill targeting the PCSK9 protein to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol in high-risk patients. The drug offers a new option for those who need additional cholesterol-lowering beyond statins, with studies showing over 55% reductions in LDL levels.

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