First Oral Cholesterol Pill Approved | Honolulu News

FDA just approved Merck’s new pill, Lipfendra — the first oral drug that slashes artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, especially for those statins can’t help. It blocks PCSK9, like pricey injectables, but without the hassle or cost. In just six months, patients on statins saw LDL drop over 50%, with mild side effects. This breakthrough could save millions of lives by making advanced cholesterol treatment finally accessible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1533abeec302e295