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PCSK9 Inhibitor
Coverage of PCSK9 Inhibitor in the Nexus archive.
- Drugmaker Merck announces approval of new cholesterol-fighting drug
Merck received FDA approval for Lipfendra, a PCSK9 inhibitor that serves as an alternative to statins for managing high LDL cholesterol. Statins, while widely prescribed, can cause side effects like muscle aches and may not sufficiently lower cholesterol levels for some patients.