Merck (MRK) announces the US FDA has approved LIPFENDRA tablets 20 mg as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH; Phase 3 trials cut LDL-C between 56-59%
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Merck (MRK) announces the US FDA has approved LIPFENDRA tablets 20 mg as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH; Phase 3 trials cut LDL-C between 56-59%.
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