Novel Drug Could Cut LDL With Just 2 Or 4 Shots A Year

A novel drug still in phase 1 studies could dramatically lower cholesterol with only a few injections each year. Because the drug could be given during regular visits to the doctor it might help solve the thorny problem of drug compliance and adherence. Like the recently approved monoclonal antibodies alirocumab and evolocumab, the drug targets PCSK9 to lower LDL,…

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