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Better than statins? The truth about the new cholesterol drug

Coverage of a new PCSK9 trial makes bold claims about prevention and risk reduction. But how well do they hold up to scrutiny ...
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REPATHA® NOW INDICATED FOR ADULTS AT INCREASED RISK FOR MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS DUE TO UNCONTROLLED LDL-C

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (AMGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has broadened the approved use of Repatha ® (evolocumab) to include ...
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Merck's PCSK9 pill holds 'significant advantage' with injectable-like cholesterol reductions: analysts

In late-stage studies, Merck & Co.’s PCSK9-targeted pill achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions similar to those observed with existing injectables. The results from two phase ...
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Amgen says its cholesterol shot prevented heart problems in a broad population

Matthew Herper covers medical innovation — both its promise and its perils. Amgen said Thursday that its cholesterol-lowering shot, Repatha, prevented a composite of heart disease death, heart attack, ...
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Amgen to discuss data supporting Repatha BLA for high cholesterol treatment with FDA EMDAC

Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced that the Company will discuss the data supporting the Repatha TM (evolocumab) Biologics License Application (BLA) for the treatment of high cholesterol with the ...
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Does Medicare cover Repatha, and what does it cost?

Almost all (95%) Medicare drug plans cover Repatha. This includes standalone Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage. Repatha is a brand ...
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FDA Approves Once-Monthly Cholesterol-Lowering Evolocumab (Repatha) Device

BETHESDA, MD — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the evolocumab (Repatha, Amgen) Pushtronex system, the first once-monthly delivery option for a proprotein convertase subtilisin ...
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Common medications for high cholesterol

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...
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Amgen to sell cholesterol drug at 60% discount direct to US consumers

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Amgen on Monday launched direct-to-consumer U.S. sales of its cholesterol medication Repatha at a discounted cash price, becoming the latest pharmaceutical company responding to ...
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Woman worried by amount of meds

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 52-year-old woman who was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in October 2024. I went through a cardiac workup for pain in my left arm and found this out. My ...
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What does Repatha cost with Medicare?

Most stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage cover Repatha, an injectable medication for high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease ...