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FDA Approves New Cholesterol Medication

Updated 2026-07-16 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The FDA has approved the first daily pill to drastically lower cholesterol levels, rivaling existing powerful drugs. The new medication from Merck is expected to offer a more convenient treatment option for patients.

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The Hill
Federal regulators approved a first-of-its-kind cholesterol medication from Merck that rivals the effectiveness of powerful drugs already on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlit the once-daily pill called Lipfendra. Lipfendra reduces “bad,” or low-density lipoprotein choleste
2026-07-16 18:56 UTC
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