
Merck (NYSE:MRK) received FDA approval for LIPFENDRA (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia. The new therapy offers a pill-based alternative to existing injectable PCSK9 treatments for patients with high cholesterol. The approval introduces a new segment in cholesterol management that other drug companies are also targeting with oral PCSK9 candidates. For a broader view of where drug development and data driven medicine intersect, explore other healthcare...























