Merck Pill Becomes First Oral Option in Growing Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Merck’s Lipfendra is the first FDA-approved pill in the class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. While peptides are typically injected, Lipfendra is a macrocyclic peptide designed for formulation as an oral drug.

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