New Pill From Merck Could Slash Cholesterol Levels, Trials Show

The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease ...

Experimental daily pill may lower cholesterol in patients who don’t see enough benefit with statins alone, study finds

For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine cholesterol-lowering statin medications ...
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Merck’s pill to reduce cholesterol on top of statins matches results from injectables

Merck's enlicitide pill lowered LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, matching injectables like Repatha and offering an easier option ...
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With Phase 3 Completed, Obesity Pill Orforglipron Advances

The 72-week multinational phase 3 ATTAIN-2 trial randomized 1613 participants with obesity or overweight (BMI ≥ 27.0) and T2D ...