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FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering drug

First publishedJul 17, 08:42 UTC

Last updatedJul 18, 02:28 UTC · 9m ago

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FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering drug

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The FDA has approved a pill form of a powerful class of medication that targets bad LDL cholesterol. Chief medical correspondent Dr.

Reported by 2 outlets — CBS News, NPR Health. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?: The FDA has approved a pill form of a powerful class of medication that targets bad LDL cholesterol. Chief medical correspondent Dr.
How widely is it covered?: 2 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 9m ago.

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A new pill could help millions of people lower their cholesterol
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CBS NewsJul 17, 13:01
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FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering drug
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NPR HealthJul 17, 08:42

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