Merck’s New Cholesterol-Lowering Pill Wins FDA Approval
July 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new cholesterol pill from Merck called Lipfendra, that is said to drastically reduce LDL cholesterol. It was previously only available through injections.
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