Merck has unveiled a new pill that slashes "bad" LDL cholesterol—by at least half in two-thirds of patients, per STAT ...

In late-stage studies, Merck & Co.’s PCSK9-targeted pill achieved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions ...

A new Merck pill called enlicitide slashes levels of harmful LDL cholesterol by up to 60%, similar to injectable PCSK9 drugs ...

N EW ORLEANS -- The investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in ...

The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease ...

An oral agent is needed because some patients don’t like injectables, and some doctors don’t prescribe them, experts say.

A novel once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor lowered LDL by up to 60% at 24 weeks in patients with heart disease or at high risk ...

Merck’s pill, which could be the first oral PCSK9 drug to get to market, displayed similar effects on lipid levels as ...

The medication, which significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks, could be a promising alternative to expensive and ...

The LDL-C reductions seen with enlicitide in both studies are in the same ballpark as those seen with injectable ...

The cholesterol medication alirocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, combined with a statin appeared to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by ...

Multiple analyst firms were impressed by the Phase III data, which showed that Merck’s oral PCSK9 inhibitor can lower ...