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New Cholesterol Pill Approved | Birmingham News
FDA just approved Merck’s new cholesterol pill Lipfendra — the first oral drug that mimics injectable PCSK9 inhibitors, offering a pill instead of shots for better accessibility. Designed for patients who can’t reach LDL targets with statins alone, it slashed LDL by over 55% in just six months in major trials, with mild side effects. This breakthrough could finally make advanced cholesterol treatment available to millions, turning a tough pill into a simple swallow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This…
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