FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol. The drug cleared Thursday can lower dangerous cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs.
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2 developments- Jul 16What is the new FDA-approved pill designed to slash cholesterol levels?
- Jul 17Only center coverage:A new pill could help millions of people lower their cholesterol
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Quiet for 93 daysLast development · Jul 17 — A new pill could help millions of people lower their cholesterol