India, July 18 -- Cholesterol is one of the most prevalent health issues in the US today, with roughly 1 in 10 adults suffering from high cholesterol (above 250 mg/dL). Now, the Food and Drug Administration has given the nod to Lipfendra, a once daily pill by Merck aimed at tackling cholesterol.
FDA Gives Green Light to Merck's Cholesterol Pill Lipfendra
The Food and Drug Administration officially approved the usage of Merck's cholesterol pill Lipfendra. The pill, has now become the world's first once daily pill specifically for cholesterol. The FDA confirmed the news in a press release.
What is Lipfendra?
Lipfendra is an oral medication that is meant to be taken once a day. It works by blocking a protein called PCSK9, which reduces the...